Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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. We are very flexible with timing and your needs so even though you're exploring a busy city, you will still feel very relaxed and safe.
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket to Gangaramaya Temple
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Lunch
Dinner
Pick up from, BIA Airport, Negombo, Katunayake
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
It is possible to combine this tour with a transfer to Negombo / BIA Airport & Around / Katunayake / Ja Ela or any location with an additional charge.
Please note Bandaranayake International Airport (Colombo Airport) is not located in Central Colombo, It is located 30Km away from Colombo hense additional charges apply for pickups or drops.
Traveler pickup
Ratmalana Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka
WRRV+6CF, Colombo, Sri Lanka
WRRV+JVH, Unnamed Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
WRRV+FR6, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fort Railway station, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Old Parliament Building, Colombo, Sri Lanka you will be able to admire the architecture of this beautiful building & take photos from a distance as it is a high-security zone.
WRPR+G84, Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka You will be able to get to the lighthouse base platform to take photos 5 minutes
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Colombo, Sri Lanka From here you will be taken on a short walking tour to explore some of the hidden sights & beautiful colonial buildings around. 30 minutes
40 York St, Colombo, Sri Lanka A quick stop to admire this beautiful building and a few others around. 5 minutes
2 York St, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka Located right next to Colombo harbor, this was the most popular hotel during the British colonial era. It is possible to stop for photos.
2nd Cross Street, Colombo 01100, Sri Lanka This beautiful building is one of the main highlights of Colombo & you will be able to admire and take photos here. 5 minutes
Lotus Tower Rd, Colombo 01000, Sri Lanka This iconic tower is a must-visit place in Colombo. You will stop here for a quick photo.
*Please note the tower is yet to be open for the public. 5 minutes
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka Here you will learn about Buddhism, Sinhalese Buddhist culture and be able to explore in and out of this amazing Buddhist Temple. Also, you will see Lord Buddha's hair relics. 30 minutes
Old Town Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka You will be able to stop here and admire the beauty and also to get a glimpse of Viharamahadevi Park. 10 minutes
Independence Square, Colombo, Sri Lanka This is the main highlight of the tour. Here you will learn how Sri Lanka got its Independence from the British Empire. You can also visit the adjoining Arcade square and the park for a short walk. 30 minutes
Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka You will be exploring some of the other sights of this area and after will stop for a local Lunch / Dinner. 60 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
jessicasW9357YO
16 Aug 2023
Best way to discover and comprehend Colombo and Sri Lanka history. Mr Kamal and Maleen will explain you all with great passion and culture. At the end of the tour you’ll even appreciate the chaotic soul of Colombo!
Lizbeth34
12 Aug 2023
Mr Kamal delivered a great tour, showing us the key highlights of Colombo in a short time. He had lots of knowledge of the city, and took time to explain things. He was very calm and kind. The car was basic, but did the job. We loved our tour!
terrylQ1361TY
10 Aug 2023
during this layover 10 hours, i have really enjoy this short trip it brings me understand about colombo
This tour in
Sri Lanka
is organized by
SriLankan Chic Holidays
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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