Living and working in Colombo for almost 3 decades we believe that most of travelers either neglect or purposely avoid Capital City of Colombo. But It has over 100 top-notch attractions to be explored. Colombo has got everything: History, culture, parks, beaches, restaurants, shopping malls etc.
The tour covers the best-handpicked attractions in Colombo. Although we don't stop at certain places, important information related to the main attractions will be explained as we pass them by.
Pick up and drop will be done at a convenient place for the guest.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ All fees and/or taxes
Pickup Locations
1. Grand Oriental Hotel
2. Lavonca Boutique Hotel
3. Opulence Colombo
4. Cinnamon Red Colombo
5. Hilton Colombo
6. Juliana Hotel - Colombo
7. ZEN Rooms Messenger Street Colombo 12
8. Galadari Hotel
9. Zest Metropole
10. Granbell Hotel Colombo
11. Le Papillon
12. OYO 274 Shan Hotel
13. Sheraton Colombo Hotel
14. Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
15. Yoho Carlwil Place
16. Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
17. Residence by Uga Escapes
18. Fairway Colombo
19. Hilton Colombo Residences
20. Metro City Hotel
Additional Info: I am flexible with pick up options. Please let me know in advance about the exact time and the place as some places are congested with traffic.
Itinerary
1
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
Hindu temple with the finest stone structures in the town. Original dates back to 1856
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Wolvendaal Church
Oldest funtioning Dutch reformed Church , an architectural marvel dates back to 1749
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Old Parliament Building
Built in 1929 before Sri Lanka got its independance from the British in 1949
4
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
Light house clock tower which was built in 1857
5
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
400 years of colonial heritage which is well preseved
6
Colombo National Museum
The best place to get an overview of Sri Lankan History, culture and heritage starting from pre-history to the last kingdom. Over 10000 well preserved artifacts are displayed.
Duration: 45 minutes
7
Independence Square
Memorial hall built to commemarate the independance of Sri Lanka which was obtained in 4th February 1949
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Arcade Independence Square
Old lunatic asylam converted into luxury shoping mall
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
One of the best places to admire the Buddhist art under "Colombo" style
Duration: 20 minutes
10
Laksala
To admire the local handicrats (Optional)
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Beddegana Wetland Park
Best oppertunity to see the wetland habitat of Colombo
Duration: 60 minutes
12
Diyasaru Park
Birding hotspot in Colombo
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
