Colombo Highlights Sightseeing Tour
Pickup from the airport, hotel, or a pre-established meeting point. Then set off on your trip to visit:
Gangaramaya Temple - one of the most important temples in Colombo, featuring an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese architecture.
National Museum - established on 1 January 1877 by Sir William Henry Gregory, it is the largest museum in the country.
Old Parliament Building - now housing the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka, this Neo-Baroque-style building served as Colombo's legislature for 53 years.
Independence Memorial Arcade and Independence Square - a national monument that houses the Independence Memorial Museum.
Shopping at Odel Shopping Complex and at Laksala, the state-owned Handicrafts Emporium - an authentic place to pick up popular Sri Lankan handicrafts and products.
Beira Lake - located in the centre of the city, the lake has many intricate canals that once aided the transport of goods by waterway.
Time for an authentic traditional Sri Lankan lunch.
After lunch, walk through the main fruit and vegetable market of Colombo and experience local life.
Go to the Lighthouse and Clock Tower - built on 25 February 1857, the tower was designed by Emily Elizabeth Ward, wife of Governor Sir Henry George Ward. At 29 metres high (95 ft), it was the tallest building at that time.
Travel to Colombo Harbor - the largest and busiest port in Sri Lanka, serving as an important terminal in Asia.
Visit the Grand Orient Hotel, which has a stunning view of Colombo Harbor.
Explore the busy bazaar of Colombo.
