Sri Lanka · Tuk-Tuk Tour

Day Tour of Colombo by Tuk-Tuk with Temples, Markets and Local Food

29 Hours Round trip from Colombo Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Offer your prayers at the Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan
02 Pay your respects at St Peter's Church and Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple
03 Visit Colombo Lighthouse and Independence Memorial Hall
04 Enjoy a Sri Lankan coffee and tea experience
05 Walk through Pettah and explore Manning Market

Experience an unforgettable day exploring Colombo's tourist attractions by tuk-tuk. Visit landmarks such as Old Town Hall, Independence Memorial Hall, Colombo Lighthouse, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, and Colombo Art Gallery, while also walking through Pettah and Manning Market. Along the way, enjoy a Sri Lankan coffee and tea experience, a traditional Sri Lankan lunch, and dinner featuring hoppers, kotthu rotti, or pittu with crab.

Experience an unforgettable day exploring Colombo's tourist attractions by tuk-tuk.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 29 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Colombo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colombo City Tour by Private Tuk-Tuk

Visit the Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, Colombo District Hindu Temple, No. 11/15, Kovil Street, Captain's Garden, Maradana, Colombo-10, Colombo 01000, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Pass by Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100, Sri Lanka, on foot.
Walk through Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Visit Old Town Hall, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Visit Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Pass by Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, without stopping.
Pass by Cargills Department Store, No. 40 York Street, Colombo, Sri Lanka, without stopping.
Pass by Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka, without stopping.
Visit Colombo Lighthouse, Chaithya Road, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka. (10 minutes)
Pass by Lighthouse Clock Tower, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka, without stopping.
Pass by President's House, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo, Sri Lanka, without stopping.
Visit Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (1 hour)
Visit King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe Prison Cell, Bank of Ceylon Mawatha, Colombo 1, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (10 minutes)
Visit St Peter's Church, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Visit Manning Market, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Visit Kayman's Gate Belltower, Main Street, Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (5 minutes)
Visit Colombo Art Gallery, No. 08 Stratford Avenue, Colombo 00600, Sri Lanka. (10 minutes)
Visit Sambodhi Chaithya, Colombo 01, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (20 minutes)
Visit Colombo Fort, Galle Buck, Colombo, Sri Lanka. (15 minutes)
Enjoy a Sri Lankan coffee and tea experience. (1 hour)

Lunch - Sri Lankan traditional lunch

Dinner - hoppers, kotthu rotti, or pittu with crab (Tamil traditional food)

Where this trip takes you

Pettah market lanes, Manning Market stalls, Gangaramaya Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Colombo 1 city · 29 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Cold bottled water
Stereo
Umbrella
First aid kit
Beer bottles (2)
Paper tissues
Snacks
Sanitiser
Welcome drink (king coconut)
End-of-tour dessert (buffalo curd)
Rubbish bin
Cool box

What's Not Included

Old Town Hall charges
Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple charges

Know before you go

Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.
Health restrictions: Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other severe medical conditions.
Level of difficulty: Most travellers can participate.
We offer several Colombo city tours daily. Travelling by tuk-tuk with experienced and expert tour guides/drivers allows you to sit back and soak in the culture of this exciting, bustling city. Our company offers some of the cheapest rates and aims to give customers the best experience at a reasonable cost.

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