6-Hour Tour Including Colombo City Walk
Description
Experience an unforgettable day with this two-part tour as you explore various tourist attractions of Colombo, such as the Old Town Hall, Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo Lighthouse, Murugan Temple, Presidents' House, Dutch Museum and national museum.. Stroll around the Market, have some local snacks and refreshments, and also spend some refreshing hours at Diytha Uyana Park.
Highlights
- Offer your prayers at the Murugan Temple
- Pay your respects at the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
- Visit Colombo Lighthouse and Independence Memorial Hall
- Pass through Kayman's Gate and Pettah Bazaar
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Part 1 of the Tour: Walking Fort & Pettah Bazar expand_more
- Meet with your tour guide at the location to start the program.
- Begin walking and enjoying the sea breeze of Galle Face Green and sceneries, and then visit Old parliament, Chathiya road lighthouse, Old Lighthouse, clock tower, Dutch Hospital, Last Kings' Prison-cell, Presidents House, Old Post Office and Grand Orient Hotel.
- Then, explore over 100 years old red mosque, Pettah Bazaar, Kayman's Gate, Old Town Hall, Dutch Museum, and Fort Train Station. During the walk, we will try local refreshments and if you like, try some snacks from roadside huts.
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Part 2 of the Tour: Go around by Car expand_more
- Start to drive through the Galle road and visit Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, Hindu Lord Murugan temple, Colombo Town Hall and a little walk inside the Viharamahadevi Park (Victoria Park) Nelum Pokuna Theater, National Museum, Independent square Memorial Hall, Racecourse, Colombo university.
- Afterwards, go to Gem lapidary workshop to find your lucky stone and do some shopping as you wish.
- Next, drive to Kotte and witness New Parliament in Kotte.
- Then, head to Diytha Uyana Park for some resting.
- Proceed to a restaurant for lunch. There are a few famous restaurants, and the guide could suggest one according to your choice.
- Later, explore Hindu Temple, Museum, Gem Museum and Lapidary shop, Independent square, Buddhist Temple and Wolfendhal Church, Souvenir shop.
Tour ends.
What's Included
- Professional Guide Service
- Air-conditioned vehicle (car / van / mini coach)
- King Coconut Drink on the roadside
What's Excluded
- Admission Fees for Museums and Some temples
- Food / lunch, etc
- Drinks
What to bring
- Hat
- Bottle of water
- Camera
- Some cash for Lunch
- Soft drink for refreshment
Know before you go
- Both Buddhist and Hindu temples have customs to removing footwear and headcovers.
- During mid-day is quite hot, and the temperature rises up to 30 centigrade or more.
- Make sure to stay in touch with the guide all the time.
Meeting Point
Galle Face Hotel, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
For up to 2 people | |
1 To 1 | USD 100 Per Person |
For 3 - 4 people | |
1 To 1 | USD 90 Per Person |
For 5 - 6 people | |
1 To 1 | USD 85 Per Person |
This is a private tour |