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Colombo Private Custom Tour With A Licensed Guide (Private)

Colombo, Sri Lankaby Guydeez

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Colombo can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. If you’d like to include a museum visit, we can create a customized itinerary just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests and preferences, ensuring you visit only the sites that matter to you. As you explore, enjoy insider knowledge, fascinating stories about Colombo’s history and culture, and hidden gems off the typical tourist path. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples seeking a deeper connection with the city.

What's included

  • Private Walking Tour
  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city) or cruise terminal
  • Customization of the tour
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Galle Face Green

    30 min

    The Galle Face Green is an approximately 500-meter-long green strip with a beach promenade in Colombo, Sri Lanka's de facto capital on the Indian Ocean. The five-hectare lawn between Galle Road and the beach in the middle of Colombo's financial and business center forms the city's largest open space.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    30 min

    Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower is a clock tower and was a lighthouse in Colombo. The lighthouse is no longer operational, but the tower remains and functions as a clock tower. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha (formerly Queens Road) in Colombo fort.

  3. 3

    Pettah

    30 min

    Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the city centre Fort, and behind the Colombo Port. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets.

  4. 4

    Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

    30 min

    Sri Lanka's Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated in the bustling Pettah district, one of the oldest parts of the city of Colombo, its tall minarets are seen from almost every street, towering over the hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood streets.

  5. 5

    Gangaramaya Temple

    30 min

    Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a mixture of modern architecture and cultural essence. It is located on Lake Beira and was completed at the end of the 19th century.

Meeting and pickup

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel (if located in Colombo). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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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