Cultural
Marshalas Tours’ Cultural page features expertly designed experiences that delve into Sri Lanka’s timeless heritage and spiritual heart. Discover the Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its ancient murals and Buddha statues. Visit Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, where architecture, craftsmanship, and devotion converge in a serene lakeside setting. Explore the colonial-era Galle Fort, walking through historic ramparts and charming streets that echo European and South Asian legacies. Engage with local artisans in traditional craft villages, where batik painting, wood carving, and temple arts are preserved through hands-on workshops. Journey into Kandy to visit the National Museum and the sacred Temple of the Tooth, experiencing the royal history and living traditions of Sri Lanka’s last kingdom. With knowledgeable guides, meaningful interactions, and thoughtful storytelling, our cultural tours bring the past to life while honoring the present — making every moment deeply resonant, educational, and enriching.
The beauty of Sri Lankan traditional crafts can captivate you with our highly interactive tutorials. From appropriately certified craftsmen, acquire the technical skills necessary for wood carving, pottery, handloom weaving, and other crafts.
Our extensive culinary training will allow you to completely immerse yourself in the flavours of Sri Lankan cuisine. You may also go around the busy markets, choosing fresh, deliciously flavoured foods under the supervision of enthusiastic local chefs.
Take advantage of a homestay to get a personal understanding of living in Sri Lanka! Accept the Sri Lankan people’s customs, culture, attitude, and way of life.
There are numerous underdeveloped regions in rural Sri Lanka, thus a helping hand may be needed anywhere. With the proper information, a traveller may make a huge impact by means of volunteering, whether it is coaching IT or English, supporting the eradication of dengue, or developing sustainable woodland control.
With our knowledgeable teachers at every level, you can learn how to cook, communicate in Tamil or Sinhala, dance traditionally or pick up a whole new language or skill.