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City Tour in Colombo

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • 4 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Transportation by an Air-Conditioned Car or Van with an English-Speaking Guide
    • Pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Colombo city limits)
    • Bottled water
    • Lunch and snacks
    • WiFi on board
    • Gratuities
    • Entrance tickets

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Galle Face, Colombo, Sri Lanka

      We can pick you up from any hotel in Colombo. Please let us know from where do you want us to pick up.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Parliament Building (Pass By)

    Colombo Fort Clock Tower (Pass By)

    2

    Colombo Fort

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    St Anthony's Shrine

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Colombo National Museum

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Pettah (Pass By)

    6

    Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Town Hall (Pass By)

    7

    Colombo Lotus Tower

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    8

    Independence Square

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Colombo Lighthouse

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Galle Face Green

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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

    4.7
    based on 23 reviews
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    Showed up 1 hour late; just a Drive not a Guide

    DM_C, Feb 2024
    Driver showed up an hour late from Tour starting time of 10 am. Driver was very quiet. Pointed out name of sightseeing location but no history, facts, story or any information. One of worst private tour experiences

    Wonderful experience of Colombo, Sri Lanka

    JOHN_D, Nov 2023
    Thank you Pradeep for showing and sharing with us a wonderful tour and experience of his city. It’s a great summary of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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