Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk

Colombo, Sri Lanka

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ditch the crowded coach tours and travel like a local on this intimate, half-day sightseeing trip through Colombo in a traditional three-wheeler tuk-tuk. Tick off the capital’s top attractions as you weave your way down winding streets, from bustling Hindu temples to Dutch-built landmarks. You’ll also enjoy a shopping stop in the market-filled district of Pettah.

An insider’s half-day guided tour of Colombo by tuk-tuk ride
Cover the city’s main attractions in a single, attraction-packed ride
Learn about Sri Lankan history, from colonial-era to Independence Square
Includes front-door pickup from your Colombo hotel for extra convenience

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Local English-speaking guide
Tuk Tuk fare

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All Hotels in Colombo Colombo Port

Itinerary

World Trade Center

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pettah

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gem Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bluefield Tea Gardens

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gangaramaya Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
As the tour visits temples, please do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Given the climate in Colombo, light, breathable clothes and fabrics are recommended.

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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

4.2

based on 17 reviews

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Not what I signed up for

Ryan_B, Apr 2024

Not what was advertised. The tour guide left me with the driver about 5 minutes into the tour. The driver drove me around to a couple sites…not sure what we were passing because there wasn’t any information about the locations. The gem museum and tea shop were just tourist traps with high pressure sales. Then the driver dropped me off at the hotel after 2 hours and didn’t take me to the most interesting stop on the itinerary. But I bought the driver a coconut so we enjoyed that together. All in all it felt like a scam. I would not use this company.

Good overview. Too much shopping trap.

David_M, Mar 2024

Our trip was enjoyable. Our guide and driver were pleasant and knowledgeable of the city. They tried hard to take care of us. Only complaint was that too much of the tour was dropping us off at a tea shop and a gem store that they said was a museum but it was just at store with very persistent salesmen. We got good pictures at highlight spots. Booking with Viator was good. When we had confusion on pickup spot tour company answered the phone and worked it out.

Poor customer service

phyllis_r, Dec 2023

I booked about $1000.00 in tours this trip with Viator. Had to cancel this tour because our ship arrived very late & all of our scheduling needed to be changed.I gave King fisher tours 20 hrs notice & not 24 because we were on the ocean with no internet or calling ability. They refused to give a refund based on their 24 hour notice. HOW INFLEXIBLE ARE THEY? 4 hours !!!!! I have tried to speak to a CSR to no avail. Everyone is at a call center in the PHillipines with a scripted response. I am very frustrated & can't imagine we have NO USA management to address this issue!!!!!

Tuk Tuk Tour is Terrific

LeeAnn_F, Nov 2023

We had a kind, professional and attentive driver. I highly recommend this tour. Our itinerary took us to all of the highlights. We especially enjoyed the temples. And it was wonderful taking a tour of Colombo in a Tuk Tuk. Definitely try this if you are in Colombo.

Poor experience

Sue_M, Nov 2023

Good communication pre tour .Driver didn’t introduce himself .No commentary ,said was Englishspeaking guide .Would have been better if explained route,points of interest ,looked intetested in his job.Asked for tip at the end .Such a shame as Viator always use excellent companies .

Great tour

Timo_T, Jan 2022

Got a nice TukTuk driver, who gave e some valuable background information and made this trip much more amazing.

Good introduction to Colombo

Susan_S, Aug 2019

We took this morning tour as an introduction to Colombo as we just moved here for a year. Quick response from the company when I had questions about a pick-up place since we were not at a hotel. Our guide, Shiyam, was awesome. Pick-up was right on time. He explained sites as we drove by and was an excellent guide when we went into temples, quietly explaining the traditions, etc. We did not feel rushed and he said several times that he could take us to other places of interest if we wanted. He is an experienced driver (20+ years) and we felt safe as he weaved in and out of traffic along with the rest of the tuk tuks and cars. It was enjoyable to talk with him about many things throughout the morning. He also bought us a bottle of water, refusing payment, when we mentioned we were getting thirsty. I highly recommend this tour!