Half-Day Negombo City Tour with Ayurvedic Massage & Local Lunch

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Negombo, Sri Lanka

5 to 7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Negombo is a charming city situated on the North West coast of Sri Lanka. It is steeped in history, with the remains of a Dutch Fort dating back to the 20th century. The city has a beautiful waterfront and is surrounded by scenic views and historic landscapes. Enjoy a private tour of this beautiful city with an experienced chauffeur and friendly tour guide, who will ensure you get the most out of your trip. Because there are no other travellers on the tour, you can tailor the itinerary to your own interests and needs and spend as much or as little time as you like at each stop.

Travel direct to each attraction with private transport
Tour includes visit to the Negombo fish market
Stops at Dutch Canal and Fort with a refreshment break in between
Cram a significant portion of the city's main attractions into a half-day tour

What's Included

Transfers from hotel and back
Private transportation
Parking Fees
English-speaking local guide
75-minute Ayurvedic massage (Head to Toe)
Sri Lankan lunch (rice & curry)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick up travelers from any hotel in Negombo and drop off at the same hotel once the tour is completed. Extra charges will apply for pick up from Hotels outside Negombo

Itinerary

Negombo Fish Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Church

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Angurukaramulla Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dutch Canal

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Negombo Dry fish Processing Area

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Sebastian's Church - Sea Street | සා. සෙබස්තියන් දේවස්ථානය - වැල්ලවීදිය

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Negombo

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Negombo

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Modest dress required for religious sites
Vegetarian option available upon request
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 87 reviews

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The city tour was very...

Carmelina_R, Mar 2025

The city tour was very insightful. My guide was very personable and shared very interesting information about the culture. This tour helped me understand a basic introduction to the culture which helped me throughout my trip in Sri Lanka.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review. We are glad you enjoyed.

Had a great time with...

Judy_F, Mar 2025

Had a great time with Himantha showing us the sights of Negombo. Highlight for us was the fish market. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

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A helpful tour for a solo traveller

Tracey_M, Dec 2024

A good little tour of Negarbo which covered the highlights of the town. My guide was really knowledgable about the town, gave me time to take some photos and was a safe driver. I would reccommend it to get a small insight into the place and the imprtance of the fishing trade there.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

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A lovely tour

Julie_L, Oct 2024

This a a lovely tour. Nishan was punctual and polite and friendly. He took.lots of photos for us and explained all the places he visited . I would highly recommend.. a safe driver as well :)

Response from Host, Oct 2024

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Rainy but brilliant Negombo

AMEDEO_P, Jun 2024

Malith was an excellent guide, it was an amazing tour. even the weather did not ruin the excellent day

Response from Host, Jun 2024

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Negombo City Tour

Deborah_P, Apr 2024

I had a great morning tour of Negombo with my driver Shageerh. Highlight was a walk around the fish market and Angurukaramulla Temple. The Dutch Fort was interesting with the visitors for the city jail waiting outside to visit family. Lots to see and well worth doing.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

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An exhilarating tuk tuk tour

Catherine_E, Apr 2024

This tour was the perfect way to see all of the sites in Negombo. Malith was an excellent guide/driver. He also took a lot of photos of me at the sites and sent them to me at the end of the tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

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Great Guide

Martin_H, Mar 2024

Malith our driver was very good, very knowledgeable and very friendly. Highlight of the trip was the fish market. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

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Great quick tour of Negombo in a tuk tuk!

Alberto_L, Feb 2024

My guide Malith was very informative and great as he drove me around in a tuk tuk to see Negombo. It was a brief tour taking around 2 hours and seeing all the main sights, and I really enjoyed it and would recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2024

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Excellent guide and driver

oemarina0726, Feb 2024

Malísh was an excellent driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable about the fish markets, culture, history and religious sites. He was extremely friendly and volunteered to take numerous photos with me. He made the tour a memorable and wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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Wonderful 2-hour city tour

Rachel_B, Jan 2024

We were taken on a very interesting and enjoyable 2-hour city tour of Negombo by Malith in his tuk tuk, visiting a Catholic Church, Hindu temple, fish market, vegetable market, Dutch Fort, Dutch Canal and Buddhist temple. We booked through Viator one day in advance and received prompt confirmation by the tour operator.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

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Highly recommended if you're short of time

FRANCISCO_N, Aug 2023

Definitely the boat tour is a must. Very interesting tour. If you have little time in Negombo this is an excellent tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for your review. Glad you enjoyed the tour.

ガイドさんが良い方でした

Miho_A, Mar 2024

ガイドさんが穏やかな方でのんびりしたとても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました。観光では撮影時間も見学時間も充分与えてくれました。車窓から見える街並みを眺めたり、車やトゥクトゥク、歩行者が入り乱れる道路を通るのも良い経験になりました。

Response from Host, Jun 2024

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Excellenter Trip

Carmen_I, Dec 2023

Es war ein sehr angenehmer ,interessanter Ausflug um Negombo kennen zu lernen.Abwechslungsreich und besonders netter, sorgfältiger Fahrer!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you so much for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed.

Helaas geen trip, chauffeur kwam niet.

Erna_P, Oct 2023

Omdat de chauffeur niet kwam, sta je daar te wachten zonde van je tijd. Geen e-mail geen appje helemaal niets.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Het spijt ons zeer voor de frustratie die u heeft ervaren, aangezien onze chauffeur 15 minuten te laat was vanwege een onvoorziene verkeersopstopping. Maar uit onze gegevens en WhatsApp-berichten met u blijkt dat onze chauffeur u heeft opgehaald en dat u ondanks de late aankomst een geweldige tijd heeft gehad.