Colombo Walking Tour with Ajeet De Soyza
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Colombo's ancient history and modern culture on this small-group walking tour. You'll get out from behind glass bus windows and experience the bustle of the city yourself by traveling on foot. Your guide will provide insightful commentary as you travel and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.
- Small group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere
- Walk through Colombo's neighborhoods to get a close look
- Snacks and bottled water
- Insightful commentary on Colombo's history and modern culture
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Government Fees
- Private transportation
- Admission Fee - Donation to the Temple considered as the Admission Fee. A ticket will be issued by the Temple.$2.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
- Galle Face Hotel2 Galle Rd, Colombo 00300, Sri Lanka
We end the tour at the Galle Face Hotel and in front of the Galle Face Green
Itinerary
1
King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Central Bank Currency Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Cargills Department Store
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Grand Oriental Hotel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Titus Stores (Pass By)
8
Old Town Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Pettah (Pass By)
9
Colombo Fort Railway Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
10
Gangaramaya Temple
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
11
Galle Face Hotel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galle Face Green (Pass By)
Old Parliament Building (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 45 reviews
Lisa_H, Feb 2026
This was an amazing overview of Sri Lankan history. Sheer takes the time to set the stage with who Sri Lankans are as a people and then the walk through Colombo Fort and other areas really shows the influence of colonial history and how it shaped Sri Lankan history. Definitely recommend this experience, especially early in your Colombo visit.
Julie_H, Jan 2026
Our Colombo tour with Ajeet was really great, he was very informative on the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We did this tour at the beginning of our visit to the country and Ajeet made the tour relevant to this. Ajeet was interesting and engaging throughout, and went above and beyond to show us Colombo. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Colombo.
Erik_T, Jan 2026
Ajeet is a great guide, patient and loves talking about Sri Lanka and it's history. This is a fantastic tour if you want to learn and ask heaps of questions. 10/10 would do again
Laura_s, Feb 2025
Booked this ‘walking’ tour after reading great reviews, can only describe this as a slow short stroll. Only positive thing was the guide was a very polite gentleman, but provided far too much detailed information and then laboured it, just needed some oomph! After the 1st hour he had lost our attention and after 2 hours, was ready for saying we had had enough. No harm to the guide, but he would be better rebranding this as a non walking tour. Very disappointed
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Laura,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate your honesty and understand that the level of detail provided may have been overwhelming for you. My goal is always to offer an enriching and insightful experience, tailored to the interests of my guests, and I regret if it felt like too much at times.
That being said, I value every guest’s perspective, and your input helps me continuously refine my approach. I’m glad to see that others have found the experience rewarding, and I hope that, despite this aspect, you were still able to enjoy your time in Sri Lanka. If you ever return, I would love the opportunity to provide a tour that better suits your preferences.
Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead!
Best regards,
Ajeet De Soyza
Oliver_R, Jan 2025
What a fantastic walking tour and one I would highly recommend. Our guide was probably the best guide we've had for a tour like this. Communication prior to the tour was great, where he kindly recommended a restaurant which was exactly what we were looking for in terms of a local experience. On the actual tour itself we learnt so much and only had wished we'd taken the tour at the beginning of our holiday. He was patient with all our questions and really tailored the tour according to our interests and that of the others in our group. The tour was a good blend of history, current affairs and culture and he gave us a copy of his book to take a away.
CATHERINE_M, Dec 2024
Ajeet is an extremely knowledgeable guide about everything Sri Lanka and Colombo. The history, the people and the architecture are all included in his commentary . We did a wonderful walking tour of Colombo that also included an electric Tuk Tuk between areas. We highly recommend him to anybody who visits Colombo and wants to go a little bit beyond the basics. Ajeet is enthusiastic about his country and it shows in this tour!
Aishwarya_N, Jun 2024
Ajeet was extremely kind and filled with so much knowledge about Colombo city. I was the only person on the tour and he made me feel extremely comfortable. I truly believe that if you want to know about a city, you should explore it by walking through it. It did get a bit tiresome at the end as it was a hot day in Colombo. Make sure you carry a water bottle and some snacks and wear comfortable shoes.
corrcastle, May 2024
Ajeet was a delightful host who showed us the highlights of Colombo and made time to share his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for his city.
Sherri_E, Feb 2024
Ajeet, was a wonderful guide. He had great insights into Colombo and Sri Lankan history and the challenges being faced. Ajeet was very interesting to listen to and was able to answer all our questions. The pace was very good and he was very insiteful. Pickup was on time and easy to fine. Ajeet made sure we got to our desired drop off location.
Ian_H, Feb 2024
Ajeet is a terrific ambassador for Sri Lanka. He is brings to live the history of colonialism and is exceptionally knowledgeable in discussing how this nation is in transition from a geopolitical perspective. The walking tour provided a great balance of the Fort region and the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of this port city. A+
Carol_H, Feb 2024
We had a terrific tour with Ajeet! He was so informative, had lots of interesting data and we really had a chance to see all around Colombo with him.
Pictonhill, Dec 2023
Had a fabulous time on our private tour with Ajeet - he was generous with his time, passionate about Colombo and Sri Lanka and very knowledgeable about both local history and current challenges and opportunities. Booking was easy, communication spot on and great value for money - it was a friendly, relaxed, customised tour. After this glimpse of Ajeet's beloved country (from our cruise ship) definitely want to come back and explore Sri Lanka some more!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your time spent in Colombo with me on this curated tour. Do plan an extended visit to my country, and discover more with everything within an arms reach
Christopher_J, Dec 2023
The tour guide was very knowledgeable told us lots of history and showed us lots of places of interest. It was amazing to see the sights and learn about the countries culture
Alexander_F, Feb 2020
Excellent and in depth tour from knowledgeable guide. Went to good variety of historical, cultural, and religious sites. Learned about history of Sri Lanka as well.
Response from Host, Mar 2020
Thank you Alex - makes me happy to hear about what you learnt about my country which is amazing in it's own way. Looking forward to your next visit as I keep researching, learning and sharing :)
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