Sri Lanka · City Tours

5-Hour Colombo City Tour with Ceylonese Meal at a Local House

5 Hours Round trip from 61 Sri Jinarathana Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Parliament House designed by legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa
02 Explore Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, one of Colombo's oldest temples
03 Stroll along Galle Face Green, Colombo's largest open public space
04 Visit Cinnamon Garden, one of Colombo's most affluent neighbourhoods
05 End the tour with an authentic Ceylonese meal at a local house

Visit Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, and discover the true essence of the island nation. Explore this commercial hub and absorb its fascinating blend of Eastern and Western influences, from landmark architecture to historic public spaces. Along the way, experience one of the city's oldest Buddhist temples and end your outing with authentic Ceylonese food at a local house.

6.30 PM: End your tour with an authentic Ceylonese meal at a local house.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Colombo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Landmarks and Ceylonese Dining

2.30 PM: Start your tour with a visit to the Parliament House. The building was designed by the legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa, and it stands as living proof of Colombo's active political landscape.
Visit Cinnamon Garden, one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Colombo. This area was once home to a vast cinnamon plantation during the Dutch period, and today many embassies and cricket grounds are located here.
Explore the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the city and demonstrates an eclectic mix of Sri Lankan and Thai architecture.
Take a stroll along the promenade at Galle Face Green. This long open space once faced a narrow beach and the sea, and it was cleared by the Dutch to give the cannons of the Fort a clear line of fire. Today, it is the largest open space in Colombo and is maintained by the Urban Development Authority of Sri Lanka (UDA).
6.30 PM: End your tour with an authentic Ceylonese meal at a local house.