Best of Colombo: Private Guided City Tour

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ID: GYG1158917-1776690
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

This finely crafted city tour is the best way to explore Colombo & learn about the local culture. Our well-experienced, friendly tour guides will make the tour even more interesting.
Explore Colombo and learn about the local culture on a private guided city tour. Enjoy the flexibility of a customizable itinerary and the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur guide.

Begin your adventure with a visit to the Colombo Lighthouse, where you can take photos from the base platform. Continue to the Colombo Maritime Museum for a short tour and free entry.

Next, explore the Old Dutch Hospital shopping precinct, where you’ll be taken around the square and visit a few monuments. Admire the architectural masterpiece of the Central Point Economic History Museum Complex.

Make a photo stop at the Old Clock Tower and Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse built in 1857. See the vibrant colonial architecture of the Old Cargills Ceylon Building and the historic Grand Oriental Hotel.

Marvel at the stunning Red Mosque - Jumi Ul Alfar, the most beautiful mosque in Sri Lanka. Visit the Lotus Tower and the Sri Kaileswaram Hindu Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo, to learn about Hindu culture.

Stop at the Colombo Town Hall Building and Golden Buddha Statue for photos, and explore the Independence Square complex to learn about the history of Ceylon. Finally, visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Colombo, to learn about Buddhism and Buddha’s philosophy.

After completing the tour, you’ll be dropped back at your hotel or any location in Colombo you prefer.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the vibrant colonial architecture of the Old Colombo Fort.
  • Visit the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and learn about Buddhism
  • Explore the Independence Square complex and learn about the history of Ceylon
  • Admire the Old Clock Tower and Lighthouse, built in 1857
  • Visit the Sri Kaileswaram Hindu Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bandaranayake International Airport (Colombo Airport) is not located in Central Colombo, It is located 30Km away from Colombo hence additional charges apply for pickups or drops.
INCLUDED
  • Air-conditioned Vehicle with English speaking Chauffeur Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entry Tickets to Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
  • Pickup from In and around Colombo Hotels or any location
  • Pickup from Colombo Port/harbour
NOT INCLUDED
  • Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Pickup from BIA Airport (Colombo Airport)/ Negombo/ Katunayake or far
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.