This finely crafted city tour is the best way to explore Colombo & learn about the local culture. Our well-experienced, friendly tour guides will make the tour even more interesting. We are very flexible with timing and your needs so even though you're exploring a busy city, you will still feel very relaxed and safe.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Entrance ticket to Gangaramaya Temple
✖ Alcoholic Beverages
✖ Gratuities
✖ Lunch
✖ Dinner
✖ Pick up from, BIA Airport, Negombo, Katunayake
Pickup Locations
1. Trillium Boutique City Hotel
2. Geoffrey Bawa's Home Number 11
3. Mirage Hotel Colombo
4. Opulence Colombo
5. Charming White Room
6. Dematagoda Relax On Hotel
7. Cinnamon Red Colombo
8. The Blue inn
9. Global Towers Hotel & Apartments
10. Juliana Hotel - Colombo
11. Galadari Hotel
12. Hotel Eurolanka
13. Le Papillon
14. OYO 274 Shan Hotel
15. Mayura Apartments
16. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
17. Apartment In Colombo
18. Lafala Hotel
19. Artisan Villa
20. The Reed Boutique Hotel
Additional Info: It is possible to combine this tour with a transfer to Negombo / BIA Airport & Around / Katunayake / Ja Ela or any location with an additional charge.
Please note Bandaranayake International Airport (Colombo Airport) is not located in Central Colombo, It is located 30Km away from Colombo hense additional charges apply for pickups or drops.
Itinerary
1
Old Parliament Building
you will be able to admire the architecture of this beautiful building & take photos from a distance as it is a high-security zone.
2
You will be able to get to the lighthouse base platform to take photos
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
From here you will be taken on a short walking tour to explore some of the hidden sights & beautiful colonial buildings around.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
A quick stop to admire this beautiful building and a few others around.
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Located right next to Colombo harbor, this was the most popular hotel during the British colonial era. It is possible to stop for photos.
6
This beautiful building is one of the main highlights of Colombo & you will be able to admire and take photos here.
Duration: 5 minutes
7
This iconic tower is a must-visit place in Colombo. You will stop here for a quick photo.
*Please note the tower is yet to be open for the public.
Duration: 5 minutes
8
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Here you will learn about Buddhism, Sinhalese Buddhist culture and be able to explore in and out of this amazing Buddhist Temple. Also, you will see Lord Buddha's hair relics.
Duration: 30 minutes
9
Old Town Hall
You will be able to stop here and admire the beauty and also to get a glimpse of Viharamahadevi Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Independence Square
This is the main highlight of the tour. Here you will learn how Sri Lanka got its Independence from the British Empire. You can also visit the adjoining Arcade square and the park for a short walk.
Duration: 30 minutes
11
Colombo
You will be exploring some of the other sights of this area and after will stop for a local Lunch / Dinner.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
