The 2 Drinking Tours in Sri Lanka That Earn Their Price

1.Cooking Class with Beer and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $45Our pick

At Cosmic Power Wood Cottage & Cooking Class in Kotapola, an English-speaking chef guides you through traditional Sri Lankan curry, spices, and meal preparation. You cook, pause for a beer and water, then eat what you have made. The class suits all skill levels and costs $45 per person.

“We thought it was a little expensive for what you get. Food was okay and beer was missing unfortunately. Sweet woman who teaches you how to cook curry’s. H”

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2.Dodgy Bar Tour in Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $60

Join Dilshan and Soulful Sri Lanka at 5:30 pm for a private, roughly two-hour walk through Colombo Fort and Pettah. Taste local spirits, snack on Sri Lankan finger food, and see a less polished side of the city, with bottled water included.

“Had a brilliant night out with the Dodgy Bar Tour crew. It was excellent to step off the beaten track and get a more textured view of life and history in Sri Lanka. A highlight of my trip!”

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