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With our tours, you get to decide what you want to see and do in Colombo. We build a customized itinerary just for your group, based on your interests and schedule. No rigid tour routes or being rushed from place to place. Just a relaxed day exploring at your own pace. Our friendly local driver will pick you up and provide commentary as you get chauffeured around in a comfortable private vehicle. They'll share insights into Colombo's diverse cultures, iconic sights, hidden gems, and everything in between. You can spend as little or as much time at each stop as you like. Want to linger for an hour at a beautiful temple or check out a trendy cafe? No problem! This is your day. Plus, with our affordable group pricing for just your crew, it's the most economical way to see Colombo. No hassles of planning it yourself or huge tour bus crowds to deal with. Don't settle for a generic tour experience. Join us to truly discover the vibrant, real Colombo at your own pace. Simple as that!

Colombo city tour by car ( Private )

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Gangaramaya Temple

Navigating Colombo’s sights can seem challenging for first-time visitors due to the city’s sprawling size and busy streets. Rather than bury your nose in your phone or guidebook, make things easy on a private city tour by air-conditioned vehicle. Tailor the itinerary around your interests, and absorb the city’s buzz as you experience landmarks such as the Parliament and Gangaramaya Temple. Door-to-door transfers and flexible departures complete the convenience.

Best of Colombo - Private Guided City Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

Feel Colombo’s pulse and discover its sights in a way difficult to do independently or by conventional car on this private half-day tuk-tuk tour. Choose a morning or late-afternoon trip and settle into your nimble 3-wheeler with your personal driver-guide. Then, soak in the city’s bustle as you zip to Pettah and Galle Face Green; and stop at temples, markets, and colonial-era landmarks. Admissions are at your own expense.

Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

4 hoursFree Cancellation

sigiriya entrance

Make the most of your time in Sri Lanka and combine history, culture, and wildlife in one day on this private full-day tour. After pickup from your hotel, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Dambulla Royal Cave Temple. Afterwards, enjoy a safari in one of the national parks known for wild Asian elephants. Entrance and safari fees extra.

Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo City

Colombo City Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

The Parliament of Sri Lanka

Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Colombo Sightseeing City Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Guide

Colombo Sightseeing City Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Guide

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

sigiriya

Without door-to-door chauffeured transport, visiting Sigiriya Rock, Pidurangala Rock, and Minneriya National Park in a day is near-impossible. Ideal for time-crunched travelers, this private excursion from Colombo lets you cover these three popular attractions smoothly and efficiently. Visit Sigiriya, climb its sister Pidurangala, and continue to Minneriya for a 4WD safari to see elephants and other wildlife. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; admissions and your safari are excluded.

Private Trip to Sigiriya, Dambulla & safari from Colombo/ Negombo

9 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

Experience the beauty of Sri Lanka on this eight day organized tour where you’ll visit national parks, ancient sites, beaches, the hill country, and much more. Your guide will arrange everything, so you can just enjoy the country. You’ll be greeted at the airport, and then you’ll be on your way to Sigiriya, Dambulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Tissamaharama, Yala National Park, Mirissa, and more.

8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

8 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Dambulla Cave Temple

This 5-night private tour offers the perfect introduction for first-time visitors to Sri Lanka. Your customizable itinerary includes four UNESCO World Heritage sites: the ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Golden Temple of Dambulla and Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. Visit a tea plantation, the New Ranweli Spice Garden and the Royal Botanic Gardens, plus enjoy a scenic train journey from Peradeniya to Nanuoya. Includes round-trip private transport from Bandaranaike International Airport or your hotel in Colombo, Mount Lavinia or Negombo.

6-Day Sri Lanka Heritage Private Tour

6 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Jeep Safari Experience at Udawalawe National Park

Day Excursions to Udawalawe from Colombo

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

by tuk tuk

Booking a private tour of Colombo means you will enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions. Climb into a tuk tuk—a motorized rickshaw—to travel like a local, weaving through traffic and enjoying up-close views of daily life in Colombo. Your guide will lead you on a carefully curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the area. Personalized attention for your group on a private tour See Colombo in just a half day on a comprehensive tour Multiple stops are made easy with travel via tuk tuk Move at your own pace through the city. To find your tuk-tuk driver you No need to go to the exit gates of the port. avoid Hustle-and-bustle, no delay, no risk of getting lost. Your Driver is waiting for you on time at the deck. We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursions,

Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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This tour covers the best part of Sri Lanka’s South Coast. You'll visit Galle, rich in colonial heritage, and explore the iconic Dutch Fort that encloses the city. You can walk along the ramparts and the cobblestone pathways that crisscross through the fort. Visit Ambalangoda mask factory and experience a memorable boat ride at Maduganga Ganga before visiting the Turtle Hatchery. Japanese Peace Pagoda is a bonus.

Southern Sri Lanka Sightseeing Day Trip From Colombo & Negombo

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half Day Colombo City Tour

Sightseeing in Colombo can be stressful if you’re using cabs or the often-crowded buses. Check out the city’s attractions in one smooth, easy trip on this private tour, with a guide to fill you in on the sights. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle, visit Seema Malaka, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, and more; and tailor the duration and itinerary to suit your personal wishes. Central hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Half Day Colombo City Tour

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Rustic taste & Cultural tales Food Tour Colombo

Take a crash course in Colombo’s street foods on this private tour. With a guide, head into neighborhoods famed for their food offerings, from the upmarket Cinnamon Gardens to colorful Pettah, and sample the culinary styles and dishes borne from the city’s cultural diversity. Stop to sample street snacks and sweets, savor gourmet eats, and try traditional plant-based and meat recipes as your guide charts their place in Colombo’s history. Your tour includes tastings.

Rustic taste & Cultural tales Food Tour Colombo

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Old Parliment

Make the most of your limited time in Colombo with a half-day private shore excursion that includes port pickup. Travel via air-conditioned private transportation and skip the hassle of crowds or multiple pickups and drop-offs. Follow a comprehensive itinerary showcasing top city sights such as the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Beira Lake, and Jamiul Alfar Mosque, with commentary from your English-speaking chauffeur.

Shore Excursion Colombo City Tour Highlights

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide

Experience Sri Lanka in your own way for anything from one day to 20 with this flexible private tour from Colombo with a private driver-guide. Create your own itinerary, with optional recommendations from your driver-guide, and depart each day from your hotel by private chauffeured vehicle for your allocated-mileage explorations. Along the way, enjoy your chosen sights, cities, beaches, regions, and activities, with admissions and activity fees down to you. Hotel accommodation and meals are at your own expense.

Sri Lanka Multi Day Car Hire with English Speaking Driver-Guide

4 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo Tuk Tuk city Tours -Sightseeing Entry Fee

Feel Colombo's pulse and discover its sights in a way difficult to do independently or by conventional car on this private half-day tuk-tuk tour. Choose a morning or late-afternoon trip and settle into your nimble 3-wheeler with your personal driver-guide. Then, soak in the city's bustle as you zip to Pettah and Galle Face Green; and stop at temples, markets, and colonial-era landmarks. • Connect with the real Colombo on a private half-day tuk-tuk tour Absorb the city's buzz and culture in way hard to do alone or by enclosed car • See the landmarks, from ornate temples to old churches and busy markets Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with hotel pickup and drop-off Friendly Guides - Tuk Tuk Ride Local food/snacks/drinks Covers most visited sights in Colombo within 3 - 4 hours. No hidden charges Fulfilled, children friendly true local experience, Can be recommended for all age groups Friendly drivers/guides See the entire city within few hours ...

Colombo Tuk Tuk city Tours -Sightseeing Entry Fee

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

Rounding up inland Sri Lanka’s sights from Colombo by yourself means self-driving or hopping between trains, buses, and cabs. This private 3-day tour takes away the transport hassles: providing a private chauffeured vehicle to ferry you from sight to sight. Discover Kandy’s must-sees, and explore a tea plantation, Nuwara Eliya, and Sigiriya, all in one tour, with two nights' 3-star accommodation and breakfasts and dinners included.

3 Days Tour to Kandy Nuwara Eliya & Sigiriya from Colombo

3 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo TUK TUK CITY Tours -Sightseeing Entry Fees

Feel Colombo's pulse and discover its sights in a way difficult to do independently or by conventional car on this private half-day tuk-tuk tour. Choose a morning or late-afternoon trip and settle into your nimble 3-wheeler with your personal driver-guide. Then, soak in the city's bustle as you zip to Pettah and Galle Face Green; and stop at temples, markets, and colonial-era landmarks. • Connect with the real Colombo on a private half-day tuk-tuk tour Absorb the city's buzz and culture in way hard to do alone or by enclosed car • See the landmarks, from ornate temples to old churches and busy markets Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with hotel pickup and drop-off Friendly Guides - Tuk Tuk Ride Local food/snacks/drinks Covers most visited sights in Colombo within 3 - 4 hours. No hidden charges Fulfilled, children friendly true local experience, Can be recommended for all age groups Easy to book/cancel

Colombo TUK TUK CITY Tours -Sightseeing Entry Fees

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

No Sri Lanka vacation is complete without visiting mountain-framed Ella, but a DIY trip from the south coast can be daunting. This private tour makes it easy, with a private vehicle and driver-guide to ferry you around. Tour the Nine Arch Bridge and Little Adams Peak, enjoy a Hill Country train ride, visit a tea factory and plantation, see Rawana Waterfall, and more, all during an action-packed, yet stress-free day. Lunch, plus hotel pickup and drop-off from select areas are included.

Ella Private Day Trip with Train Ride & Tea Factory-All Inclusive

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo Sightseeing and Shopping Private Tour Including Lunch

Colombo Sightseeing and Shopping Private Tour Including Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings

Without a guide’s inside knowledge, it’s difficult for visitors to decide what and where to eat when discovering Colombo’s street foods. This private tour delivers: pairing you with a driver-guide who knows great local food stops and fun transport in the shape of a nippy tuk-tuk. Zip down Colombo’s streets to sample specialities like crab curry, sambol, and ice-cream, and as you taste and talk, learn secrets and snippets about Sri Lanka’s roadside dishes that most tourists never hear.

Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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