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Colombo City Tour from Negombo

Negombo, Sri Lanka
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Travelers short on time in Negombo can still explore the highlights of the capital, Colombo, on an easy half-day private tour. After a handy hotel or airport pickup, head south to Colombo. Depending on how much time you have to spend, check out must-visit spots including temples, churches, and mosques, beautiful parks, and historic buildings. If time allows, stop to shop for souvenirs.
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned car
  • Ideal for travelers on a quick visit to the Colombo area
  • The pickup time is flexible to suit your needs

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Rs.400 entrance fees to Gangaramaya Temple

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We can pick up from any hotel in Negombo. Please provide us with exact name and location of hotel and we will pick up on time. We will page for you with your name board.

Itinerary

Old Parliament Building (Pass By)

1

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Independence Square

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Pass By)

3

Viharamahadevi Park

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Gangaramaya Temple

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

7

St Lucia's Cathedral

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.3
based on 9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The driver/guide who came...

hasan51, Feb 2025
The driver/guide who came to pick us did not bother to look for us in the foyer of the hotel. We had to go and ask him if he was waiting for someone. He had very little English- very hard to communicate with him. We don't think he had good knowledge of the city. Many places he was going in circles and asking other people on the street for directions. Showed us only 3 places in all the time we were with him. It was total waste of our time and money. Extremely disappointed. We feel Viator should refund part of the money paid.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Guest I am extremely concerned about the review of your dissatisfaction on the city tour. It was at the last minute that I was not able to participate as I was taken ill suddenly witha viral fever and as I did not want to dissapoint you canceling the tour I sent one of the drivers in the pool. I apologise on behalf of him for dissapointing you on this tour. Hope you will understand the situation. Thank you Kind regards Nishantha

Great insight trip to colombo

susan_A, Jan 2025
This was a great tour around the sites of Colombo. Some were drive pasts because of positioning,but this was mentioned in the itinerary. Time at each location was perfect. My guide arrived on time and was very informative. He also asked if there was anywhere else I wanted to visit. I would recommend this trip as an onsite to the main attractions in colombo

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Dear Susan Thank you so much for taking the time to review the experience with us. It was great showing you around and I am glad that you are happy with what you've seen. Thank you once again for making use of our services. Kind regards Nishantha

Interesting tour

Patricia_M, Jul 2023
Very interesting tour and knowledgabel guide, got to see a lot and could take a lot of pictures, I really enjoyed it and would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Patricia Thank you so much for the prompt review you have made on the tour you experienced with me. I am glad to know that you enjoyed it. Hope you will have an enjoyable tour around Sri Lanka in the coming days. Thank you Kind regards Nishantha

Interesting tour of Colombo

Jennifer_A, Nov 2022
We had a very interesting tour from Negombo to Colombo with Nishantha. He provided us with lots of information and saw many sights. Nishantha's car was very comfortable and he had water available for us. It was a really enjoyable day.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Jennifer Thank you so much for taking the time to review your excursion to Colombo from Negombo and I'm glad to know you've enjoyed it. Appreciate your kind words. Thank you once again for booking with me. Kind regards Nishantha

Great taste of Colombo

Becky_C, Mar 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip Nishantha was extremely courteous, very flexible and knowledgeable. There was good communication prior to the trip. I learnt a lot, enjoyed everything I saw and got a great taste of Colombo. I recommend Nishantha and would happily use him again.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Dear Becky Thank you so much for the great review you have made of the Colombo city tour you did with me. It's great to know you enjoyed it,as much as I did showing you around. I would be happy to show you more beautiful places in Sri Lanka if you book us again. Thank you once again for making use of my services. Kind regards Nishantha

From $70.00

per group (up to 2)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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