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Best of Colombo - Private Guided City Tour

Colombo, Sri Lankaby SriLankan Chic Holidays

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance ticket to Gangaramaya Temple
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Pick up from, BIA Airport, Negombo, Katunayake

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Old Parliament Building

    Pass by

    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. 2

    Stop 2

    5 min

    You will be able to get to the lighthouse base platform to take photos

  3. 3

    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    30 min

    From here you will be taken on a short walking tour to explore some of the hidden sights & beautiful colonial buildings around.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    5 min

    A quick stop to admire this beautiful building and a few others around.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    Pass by

    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. 6

    Stop 6

    5 min

    This beautiful building is one of the main highlights of Colombo & you will be able to admire and take photos here.

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    5 min

    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.

  8. 8

    Gangaramaya Temple

    30 min

    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.

  9. 9

    Old Town Hall

    10 min

    You will be able to stop here and admire the beauty and also to get a glimpse of Viharamahadevi Park.

  10. 10

    Independence Square

    30 min

    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.

  11. 11

    Colombo

    1 hour

    You will be exploring some of the other sights of this area and after will stop for a local Lunch / Dinner.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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