Sri Lanka · City Tours

6-Hour Colombo City Tour with Red Mosque and Gangaramaya Temple

6 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the iconic red-and-white Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, one of Colombo's most picture-perfect landmarks
02 Spend time at Galle Face Green, a favourite seaside hangout with sweeping ocean views
03 Visit the sacred Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, one of Colombo's major attractions
04 Marvel at Independence Square, one of the city's most iconic memorial landmarks

Visit Colombo's top highlights with an expert guide on this 6-hour tour, including the Red Mosque, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square, the Old Parliament Building, and the Town Hall Building. Explore some of the city's most iconic religious, historic, and cultural landmarks while discovering the character of Sri Lanka's capital. The tour also covers Lotus Tower and the Museum, offering a well-rounded introduction to Colombo.

With its iconic red and white paintings, it is one of the picture-perfect places in Colombo city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Colombo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo Highlights and Heritage Landmarks

Meet your Colombo tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.

Visit the Red Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosques in Sri Lanka. With its iconic red and white paintings, it is one of the picture-perfect places in Colombo city. (30 mins - 1 hour)
Proceed to Galle Face Green, one of the most famous hangout places among locals as well as tourists. It overlooks the vast ocean, and you can also taste some street food. (1 hour)
Head towards the Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple. It is one of the most sacred places in Colombo and a major tourist attraction. (1 hour)
Marvel at Independence Square, the most iconic memorial building in Colombo city and a must-visit place. (30 minutes)
Saunter to the Old Town Hall, one of the oldest and most attractive administrative buildings in Colombo. (30 minutes)
Proceed to the Old Parliament Building, the abandoned parliament building in Sri Lanka. (30 minutes)

Where this trip takes you

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Colombo 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Travel by private car or minivan
Bottled water
Guided tour with an English-speaking driver
Parking fees and toll fees
Hassle-free pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

Food and other drinks
Entrance tickets

Know before you go

Please inform your tour guide of your possible flight arrival date and time, hotel name, room number, or any pickup-related information, and most importantly, provide a contact number.

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