Sri Lanka · City Tours

Full-Day Colombo Sightseeing Tour with Colonial Landmarks and Markets

1 Day Round trip from Galle Face Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Colombo Lighthouse and the Clock Tower at Chatham Street
  • 02 See Wolvendaal Church, built during the Dutch colonial era
  • 03 Explore the grandeur of Gangaramaya Temple and the Seema Malakaya
  • 04 Discover Sri Lanka's history at the National Museum
  • 05 Unwind at the picturesque Diyatha Uyana Public Park

Travel for architecture, food, and the cultural uniqueness of Sri Lanka on this full-day tour through Colombo. Meander through the city's streets as you explore its most beautiful sights and walk in the footsteps of Portuguese and Dutch colonizers. Go beyond being just a tourist and discover the Ceylonese economic capital like a local, visiting Galle Face Promenade, the Chatham Street Clock Tower, Wolvendaal Church, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the National Museum, and the local markets.

Begin at Galle Face Promenade, a large, windy green along the Indian Ocean.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Colombo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Colombo Landmarks, Heritage and Markets

  • Start this action-packed day with a rousing breakfast and head out to meet your guide before transferring to the first site of the tour.

  • Begin at Galle Face Promenade, a large, windy green along the Indian Ocean.

  • See the Old Parliament Building and learn about its history.

  • Visit the famous Colombo Lighthouse, then make your way to see the Clock Tower at Chatham Street.

  • In the Dutch quarters, see the Old Colombo Dutch Hospital and visit Wolvendaal Church in Pettah.

  • Explore the grandeur and beauty of Gangaramaya Temple and the Seema Malakaya.

  • Make your way to the BMICH - Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall.

  • See the replica of the Avucana Buddha Statue.

  • Spend some time at the famous Independence Square and Arcade.

  • Explore the history of Sri Lanka at the National Museum.

  • Unwind at the picturesque Diyatha Uyana Public Park.

  • End the day with a shopping spree at the city market of Colombo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Galle Face 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transfers by clean, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking Colombo tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entry fees for sightseeing

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Galle Face, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Galle Face.

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