Colombo Day tours

Colombo Day tours

Capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a dynamic city filled with good hotels, restaurants, shopping and the charming legacy of colonial beginnings. In terms of sights there are  Fort & Pettha , once a colonial stronghold, and Galle Face Green, a seaside expanse where many residences  enjoy their leisure time.  . As the Capital city, Colombo is a popular base for exploring attractions further afield including night clubs , casinos, disco centers , Karaoke  clubs , health therapy centers , shopping centers etc..  A part of abundance fun making locations, Hindu & Buddhist Temples, historical Kalaniya temple etc. are prominent

Most popular day tours : from Colombo

• Private half day Colombo city tour
• Colombo city tour by Tuk-tuk

Private Half-Day City Tour in Colombo

Sri Lanka's capital city with numerous monuments with colonial charm

Explore Colombo City with your private chauffeur in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle. During this 4-hour tour, learn about Sri Lanka's capital city, visiting its most popular attractions. This family friendly tour is highly recommended for first time visitors.

Take a fascinating journey in the capital of the isle paradise to taste its cultural texture, witness its bustling streets, visit bargain markets, and also relax while watching the uprising urban lifestyle of the capital. Fort Pettha , Independent Squire , Town Hall , Clock Tower , National museum , Buddhist & Hindu Temples are amongst most attractive places . A port city favored by merchants of ancient era, this commercial and administrative hub of the country proves to be a blend of cultures, religions, and socioeconomic classes. Eyewitness blessed hinterlands and betrayed slums. Your tour is tailored to showcase different places of Colombo, from traditional to unconventional attractions, and for discovering life lived by everyday Sri Lankans.

Schedule:

• Pick-up from your hotel or preferred meeting point
• Gangarama temple , Scenic view at Seema Malakaya
• National Museum
• Old Parliament
• Independence Memorial Arcade & Independence Square
• Beira Lake
• Meal break –Lunch or High Tea depends on the time
• Odel shopping
• Cinnamon gardens
• Shopping at Laksala state owned Handicrafts emporium
• Lighthouse and Clock tower
• Colombo Harbor
• BMICH

INCLUSIONS

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Lunch or high tea in 5* hotel depends on the time
• Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers(on prior arrangement)

EXCLUSIONS

• Tips, gratuities and expenses of personal nature
• Beverages & other  personal expenses
• Administrative charges for cruise  ship passengers

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Private guided tour as per your requirement
• Complete tour covering all the important monuments and attractions.
• Priority will be given to  your own preference

Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Explore the backstreets & its life of Colombo and expose to your camera lance take the highlights.

Tuk-tuk ride in inner streets of Colombo is like a real-life video game. Because that’s what it feels like to navigate Colombo by tuk tuk! Head down narrow streets, past monuments, and into some of the city’s most significant spots, exploring the way locals get around — by tuk tuk! You won’t see this side of Colombo on your own!

Your private Colombo trip in small-groups of 02-03 passengers in tuk tuk   kicks off with a brief walk through the heart of the city and its old colonial buildings. After a quick brief description of history from your local guide, it’ll be time to hop in to  tuk tuk and hit the road! It's one of the best ways to see a lot of Colombo in a little bit of time and all from a local perspective .

Our first stop will be near the Colombo harbor. Swing past the President’s House, the Fort Clock Tower, and the Colombo Lighthouse. From there,  pass through Chatham Street, which keeps adding new restaurants, pubs, and bars to its scene. This section of Colombo is particularly fascinating as it was closed to the public for more than 30 years due to civil war and security considerations. We’ll stop briefly in front of the former passenger terminal gate in the Colombo harbour before moving on to the heart of the trading district in Colombo — the busy streets of Pettha.

Hop off the tuk tuk and spend 20-30 minutes exploring the busy streets of Pettah, from the Red Mosque to the market stalls. Meander around, sampling local food and drinks, or shopping in the colourful shops of the market .

Back into your  tuk tuks, continue navigating through the narrow streets of Pettah has been likened to a video game; it’s non-stop dodging people, buses, lorries, bullock carts, bikes, other tuk tuks, porters with their loaded chariots. You will smell scents of fruits , sweets , vegetables, fuel , garbage everything at once in your noses the noises of  screaming venders , and nonstop honking of vehicles. Amazing all together it would give you unforgettable memories .

Next stop at Wolvendaal Church, which at more than 360 years old is the oldest Dutch reformed church in Sri Lanka, one of the most significant reminders of the various colonial occupations throughout Sri Lanka’s history. Walk through the church, filled with old tombstones of Dutch governors and maybe even talk to the keeper of the

Church to better understand its history and current issues .

Our tuk tuk tour of Colombo continues along to the Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple, the Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil, and the main place of worship for the many Hindus of Colombo. Walk around the temple, marveling at the colourful paintings and murals, talk to devotees, and witness a special blessing if you are in the temple during the ‘pooja’ ceremony time .Back in the tuk tuks, we’ll set off for Independence Square, where Sri Lanka claimed independence from the British in 1948. The monument and park here are of great significance to Sri Lankans.

Our last stop of the day will be the famous Gangaramaya Temple. This temple complex is situated near the Beira Lake and one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Colombo. . The temple is most attracted by its museum with huge collections of treasures like Ivory, gold , silver , diamonds statues  old Ola  leaf manuscripts  and the valuable antiques. Inner walls of temple are covered with many painting which are depicting the life of Lord Buddha.

Before leaving you can spend few minutes to visit ‘Sima Malaka’ site to take few photos to make your journey memorable.

Before ending the tour you can have free time in hospital street to walk around and enjoy free shopping.

INCLUSIONS

• Local English-speaking guide
• Tuk Tuk fare
• Bottled water
• Taste of King Coconut.
• Entrance permission & fees to Gangarama Temple & Hindu Temple .

EXCLUSIONS

• Food and drink
• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Small-group tour
• Escorted by a local guide
• All entrance fees included
• Personalize  service
• Close approach to local life