Colombo city tour by car ( Private )

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Private transportation

Pickup from airport and Negombo has an extra charge of 25$
National museum entry tickets.4$ for adults and rs 2$ for a child
Entrance fee - Colombo National Museum

$4.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

When booking our service, please provide the name of your hotel or pickup address. Kindly note that all pickups within Colombo areas 1 to 15 are complimentary. However, if your pickup location is more than 5 kilometers away from the city limits, there will be an additional charge. For pickups or drop-offs at the Colombo International Airport or transit hotels nearby (with an additional running mileage of 60+ kilometers round trip), there will be a $30 USD extra fee payable to the driver in cash.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Parliament of Sri Lanka (Pass By)

Diyatha Uyana

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Independence Square (Pass By)

Viharamahadevi Park (Pass By)

Colombo National Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Pass By)

Wall ART Street (Pass By)

Town Hall (Pass By)

Laksala State Gift and Souvenir Boutique

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pettah

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colombo Lotus Tower

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pettah Floating Market (Pass By)

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galle Face Green

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams (Pass By)

Presidential Secretariat

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port City Colombo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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

4.9

based on 42 reviews

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Great way to see the city

James_T, Mar 2026

The car was small but big enough for the 3 of us plus the guide. He was knowledgable and accomodating. We went off the usual tour path and he took us to a beautuful lakeside place for lunch. All in all it is well worth the cost amd time to do it.

Tour guide/driver was...

Phil_R, Feb 2026

Tour guide/driver was very knowledgeable about Colombo and Sri Lanka. He took us to all the major sights in the city and when we were feeling a little tired, took us to a very pleasant cafe in a delightful park in the outskirts of town

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much sir

Greatest Tour of Colombo

Richard_L, Feb 2026

Lakmal is an excellent driver and guide. We went to all the best sites in Colombo with ease and no traffic issues. He knows everyone and kept us happy through the whole tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much sir...❤️

Fabulous tour of Colombo - highly recommend

Mike_B, Feb 2026

Fabulous trip. Lakmal our guide was superb. Colombo was beautiful and saw all the ‘must sees’. From the evening before pickup when arrangements were confirmed for the following morning everything was incredibly smooth. He took time to explain about every location we wanted to see and wherever possible made transport super easy by walking back to collect car and coming to pick us up. We had a data package on our phone and that definitely helps with arrangements on the day. Would advise it’s needed to help the day progress without issue. We used an eSIM that cost £3 for the day so it’s very doable. We were able to communicate whilst off the boat and confirm progress disembarking and even send pictures of what we looked like to make connecting easier at the madness of the port Great value way to see Colombo and so much cheaper than an equivalent trip via the Cruise ship. We went at our pace and spent as little or as long at each location as worked for us. If in Colombo visiting by cruise and have limited time, these are the guys to use. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much. Love your comment ❤️

Totally recommended

Anna_A, Jan 2026

The tour was really informative and well organised. Our guide was very polite and kind and helpful If we come again to Sri Lanka we’ll ask for him

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for this lovely recommendation sir

Recommend this private tour of Colombo

Kris_I, Oct 2025

Our Guide was Lakmal. Very personable and we were able to decide where we wanted to to go in Colombo. He picked us up on time in Negombo and spent 6 hours touring. A good and guide. His car I a bit small, but two average sized American were able to sit comfortably. Larger people may have trouble in the mini car.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for the review. We got few other vehicles also and vehicle is decided on availability and no of people. Thank you again kris...❤️

Great response to our complaints.

msussman, Feb 2025

The first driver was not acceptable- didn’t communicate what we were seeing and English was poor. We contacted the company and they sent another driver who was excellent. Gave us a very interesting tour with lots of explanations. Turned out to be a great day.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you very much sir

Great experience

Kashir_G, Dec 2024

The tour was amazing and the driver knew the city very well and was polite. The tour was very efficient and finished ahead of time.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you kashir for your honest review ❤️

Great tour with friendly young guide

Colin_W, Dec 2024

What a great tour of Columbo we had with our young guide-sorry forgotten his name!! He knew so much about everything and allowed us to vary the route. We had already seen so many temples he took us to some lovely parks and different sites as well as to an excellent restaurant. His English was excellent. Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😍

Amazing Day in Colombo

Joanna_K, Oct 2024

We were picked up on time. Highly recommend doing this trip on Saturday or Sunday as there’s no traffic to conquer. We had a lovely time visiting temples, parks and places of interest. Our host was very attentive, didn’t rush us at all and allow us to fully enjoy our first day in Colombo.