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.
Best of Colombo - Private Guided City Tour
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket to Gangaramaya Temple
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Pick up from, BIA Airport, Negombo, Katunayake
English
nfants 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
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Duration: 3 hours - 4 hours
Pass by: Old Parliament Building
you will be able to admire the architecture of this beautiful building & take photos from a distance as it is a high-security zone.
Stop at: Colombo Galbokka Lighthouse
- Free admission
You will be able to get to the lighthouse base platform to take photos
5 minutes
Stop at: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
- Free admission
From here you will be taken on a short walking tour to explore some of the hidden sights & beautiful colonial buildings around.
30 minutes
Stop at: Cargills (Ceylon) PLC
- Free admission
A quick stop to admire this beautiful building and a few others around.
5 minutes
Pass by: Grand Oriental Hotel
Located right next to Colombo harbor, this was the most popular hotel during the British colonial era. It is possible to stop for photos.
Stop at: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
What's not included
- Admission ticket not included
This beautiful building is one of the main highlights of Colombo & you will be able to admire and take photos here.
5 minutes
Stop at: Lotus Tower Road
- Free admission
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.
5 minutes
Stop at: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
- Admission ticket included
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.
30 minutes
Stop at: Old Town Hall
- Free admission
You will be able to stop here and admire the beauty and also to get a glimpse of Viharamahadevi Park.
10 minutes
Stop at: Independence Square
- Free admission
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.
30 minutes
Stop at: Colombo
- Free admission
You will be exploring some of the other sights of this area and after will stop for a local Lunch / Dinner.
1 hour
