Sri Lanka · City Tours

6-Hour Evening Colombo City Tour with Gangaramaya and Galle Face

6 Hours Round trip from Parliament Approach Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Sri Lankan Parliament and Parliamentary Complex, a masterpiece by veteran architect Jeffry Bawa
  • 02 Explore Cinnamon Gardens, a colonial middle-class residential area with Colombo's cultural, archaeological, and architectural character
  • 03 Experience the spiritually heightened atmosphere of Gangaramaya Temple and its ritualistic activities
  • 04 Enjoy authentic street food at sunset at Galle Face Green
  • 05 See the historic Galle Face Hotel, built during the English Colonial period

Imbibe the essence of gaiety as Colombo moves through its usual busyness and into a beautiful evening at Galle Face Green. Experience local life on streets filled with people who come here from far away for purchasing, trading, and administrative purposes. This tour combines modern civic landmarks, the cultural and architectural character of Cinnamon Gardens, the spiritual atmosphere of Gangaramaya Temple, and authentic street food at sunset.

Imbibe the essence of gaiety as Colombo moves through its usual busyness and into a beautiful evening at Galle Face Green.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 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

1
Day 01

Colombo Landmarks, Spiritual Heritage and Sunset Street Food

  • 2:30 PM - Start your tour by visiting the Sri Lankan Parliament and Parliamentary Complex, a masterpiece by the veteran late architect Jeffry Bawa, situated overlooking the Diyawanna Oya reservoir.

  • Head towards the next green belt of Colombo. The colonial middle-class residential area of Cinnamon Gardens is now predominantly occupied by government officials. The area still features the cultural, archaeological, and architectural composition of Colombo.

  • Explore the most spiritually heightened area of Colombo, Gangaramaya Temple. After taking part in ritualistic activities, head towards the beach for sunset.

  • 6:30 PM - Visit Galle Face Green to enjoy authentic street food at sunset. Galle Face Hotel, a popular tourist hotel built during the English Colonial period, is always an option to fulfill your street food craving.

Sri Lankan Parliament, Cinnamon Gardens, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green

Where this trip takes you

Sri Lankan Parliament, Cinnamon Gardens, Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Parliament Approach Rd 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sri-Lankan tour guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Parliament Approach Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Tour start
Parliament Approach Rd, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Parliament Approach Rd.

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