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- English
Kandy is Sri Lanka's cultural heart — a city of sacred temples, cool hills, and stories that have shaped an entire civilisation.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Kandy on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Find the Temple of the Tooth, St. Paul's Church, and the Kataragama Devalaya — Buddhism, colonial heritage, and Hindu devotion sharing the same hillside
• Move through Kandy at a pace that lets you take it all in
• Perfect for families, couples, pilgrims, and curious travellers
Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English.
Three faiths, one city, more history than an afternoon can hold — start early.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
Your first landmark is the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Lanka's most venerated Buddhist site, said to house a tooth of the Buddha and the symbol of royal authority for the Kandyan kings. The golden roof and the procession of pilgrims make it unmissable at any hour.
From there the app guides you to St. Paul's Church, the Anglican church built by British colonists in 1843 whose elegant white facade and peaceful garden occupy a hillside above the town — a reminder of Kandy's layered history.
The route concludes at the Kataragama Devalaya, a Hindu temple within the sacred complex that draws devotees from across Sri Lanka and demonstrates the remarkable religious pluralism of this hilltop city.
Around 2 hours on foot. The lake circuit is particularly pleasant, and the town is compact enough to cover comfortably on foot.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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