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6-Hour Historic & Cultural Tour Of Colombo

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Food and Drink, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit Sri Lanka's largest city, Colombo, and discover its history, heritage, and culture. Visit the Dutch Museum, Viharamahadevi Park, Town Hall, Attidiya Bird Sanctuary and savour local seafood delights like kottu rotti. 

Highlights
  • See the Dutch Museum
  • Marvel at the Viharamahadevi Park
  • Have local cuisine
  • Colombo City Tour expand_more
    • Meet the tour guide at an agreed-upon location in Colombo and begin your journey with an insightful, guided heritage walk around the Colombo Fort district with your Sri Lankan tour guide. 
    • Head east and cross a canal to reach the outer area of the Fort called Pettah. Pettah is the nation's busiest commercial district selling goods of every description, from colourful textiles, gold and silver to daily commodities such as spices, fruits and vegetables. 
    • Go back towards the Fort district and visit the Galle Face Promenade. Marvel at the ocean from the promenade, feast on street food, visit a heritage hotel nearby and get an insight on the original promenade dating back to the 1800s.
    • Move south of the Fort to a place called Slave Island. Slave Island encompasses history, diverse culture, harmonious neighbourhoods and delicious food. 
    • Explore the Town Hall district to see more historically and culturally significant sites like the Town Hall of Colombo, Dewathagoda Mosque, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, and Viharamahadevi Park. 
    • Visit the Cinnamon Gardens district to unravel monuments like the Independence Square & Memorial Hall and the historic Colombo Race Grounds to find out more about the city's rich history and culture.
    • End your excursion with a spectacular sunset view at Mount Lavinia beach.
What's Included

  • English-speaking Colombo Tour Guide

  • Meals:  one local meal during the excursion

  • Experiences & Activities: all the experiences & activities mentioned in the itinerary, excluding the optional ones

  • Transportation during the excursion

What's Excluded

  • International Flights and Airfare

  • Tourist Visa to Sri Lanka

  • Entrance Fees

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 35 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 35 / person