1-Day Colombo City Tour with temples, markets and Lotus Tower

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Colombo, Gangaramaya and Seema Malakaya
• 02 Explore the bustling Pettah local market and the striking Red Mosque
• 03 Visit the Dutch Hospital Complex and shop at One Galle Face Mall
• 04 Marvel at Lotus Tower, the largest tower in South Asia
• 05 Drive past Colombo landmarks including Nelum Pokuna Theater and the Old Parliament Building

Explore the heart of Sri Lanka on a one-day tour of Colombo, where cultural landmarks, religious sites, local markets, and modern attractions come together in one lively city. Visit the beautiful Gangaramaya and Seema Malakaya temples, browse the bustling Pettah market, and see landmarks such as the Red Mosque, BMICH Building, and the Old Parliament Building. The tour also includes stops at the Dutch Hospital Complex, Lotus Tower, and One Galle Face Mall, offering a well-rounded glimpse of Colombo's heritage and contemporary charm.

Explore the heart of Sri Lanka on a one-day tour of Colombo, where cultural landmarks, religious sites, local markets, and modern attractions come together in one lively city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Colombo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colombo City Highlights Tour

• Visit the most beautiful Buddhist temple in Colombo, known as Gangaramaya and Seema Malakaya.
• See the Colombo Municipal Council building, a replica of the Washington DC building in the USA.
• Drive past Viharamayadevi Leisure Park.
• Pass by Sri Lanka's largest indoor auditorium, Nelum Pokuna Theater.
• Marvel at the BMICH Building.
• Check out the Aukana Buddha Statue.
• Explore the Pettah local market and the Red Mosque in Colombo.
• Go to the Lotus Tower, the largest tower in South Asia.
• Head to the Dutch Hospital Complex.
• Drive past the Old Parliament Building, Galle Face Green Leisure Park, and the Prime Minister's House.
• Shop at One Galle Face Mall.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Service of a private, fully air-conditioned car/van
• Fuel for the vehicle
• Private professional guide service during sightseeing
• All vehicle parking fees
• Passenger insurance
• Free water bottles during the tour

What's Not Included

• Any meal or beverage charges of the clients
• Entry tickets for sightseeing

What to bring

• Suitable clothes for temple visit
• Sunscreen

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tour start

61 Sri Jinarathana Rd, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.