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A red auto-rickshaw with two passengers on a city street. 2
An elephant in a wooden structure with a person standing nearby. 3
A large Buddha statue under a traditional pavilion, surrounded by stone lions and intricate carvings. 4
A man waving from a red auto-rickshaw parked on the side of a road. 5
By MACK Travel Sri Lanka

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Free cancellation available
Price is Rp441.050 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • A tour through Colombo City offers a captivating blend of contrasts—where colonial charm meets modern vibrancy. From its rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks to colourful markets, coastal views, and mouthwatering street food, Colombo presents an immersive experience unlike any other in Sri Lanka.

    What sets this tour apart is the personalised service of an English-speaking private driver (note: not a lecturing or storytelling guide), who ensures a comfortable and flexible journey tailored to your interests. With your own vehicle and the freedom to explore at your pace, you’ll discover the heart of Colombo through authentic local encounters and hidden gems.

    Feel free to customise the itinerary to your preferences, vehicles ensure a personalised experience.

Activity location

  • Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Colombo City Tour (2 Hours)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Premium Class Service: This service is available for a maximum of two adults or small families (two adults and one child ages (0-10 years)
Duration: 2 hours: A 2-hour tour covering the major landmarks of Colombo, A more detailed tour of Colombo's main attractions.
Travel itinerary: Customisable options to suit your interests and time constraints.
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Remember: Hotel pick-up and drop-off services in Colombo City Only.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
Rp441.050 x 1 TravellerRp441.050
Total
Price is Rp441.050
Until Tue, 8 Sept
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance Fees for Tourist Sites
  • Inclusions
    All parking charges and taxes Include
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off are available within Colombo 01-05 City limits only
  • Exclusions
    Hindu Temples Photography and Videography
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, Rajagiriya, Negombo and Airport

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please advise us of the exact location to pick you up.
    • English Speaking Tuk Tuk Driver (Not a lecture or storytelling driver)
    • Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
    • Hotel Pickup: Kindly confirm your room number to help us coordinate the pickup smoothly
    • You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your hotel lobby. The driver will also notify the hotel reception.
    • After booking, passengers must provide a meeting point and a WhatsApp number for communication while abroad.
    • Most services offer pickup/drop-off beyond 5km from Colombo city 01-05
    • Kindly remind you to dress respectfully when visiting Hindu temples. Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.

Activity itinerary

Old Parliament Building (Pass by)

The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building.

Galle Face Green

  • 5m
Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo.

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

  • 5m
The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka.

St Anthony's Shrine

  • 5m
On 21 April 2019, Easter Sunday, the church was one in a series of targets of a string of suicide bomb blasts across Sri Lanka. At least 93 people were killed in the blast.

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Temple of Lord Shiva was built in 1857 to facilitate Hindus in Colombo to worship, The Architecture resembles temples in Tamilnadu. Note: Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

  • 5m
Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque known colloquially as the Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid or the Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city

Pettah

  • 15m
Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah area is famous for the Pettah Market

Colombo Lotus Tower

  • 30m
Lotus Tower, also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 351.5 m tall tower, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka.

Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, known for its vibrant ceiling artwork & tucked-away locale. Note: Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.

Beira Lake

  • 5m
Beira Lake is a lake in the centre of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago and this has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons.

Seema Malakaya Temple

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. The temple is known for having a young elephant, Ganga, chained at the back, unable to walk, has no elephant company, and sways sideways. She has also been spotted crying by tourists

Colombo Municipal Council (Pass by)

The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo

Viharamahadevi Park

  • 10m
Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu.

Independence Memorial Hall

  • 5m
Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.

Colombo National Museum

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Colombo Museum as it was called at the beginning was established on 1st January 1877. It founder was Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time.

Location

Activity location

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    Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

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