Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Colombo, LK
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (112 reviews)

Included

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    Bottled water
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    Private transportation
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    Parking fees
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    In-vehicle air conditioning

Meeting Point

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Colombo , Sri Lanka

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Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Aamanthaa Boutique Hotel
Aloe Avenue Hotel
Amari Colombo Sri Lanka
Apartment In Colombo
Artisan Villa
Ceylon City Hotel, Colombo
Charming White Room
Cinnamon Grand Colombo
Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Cinnamon Life At City Of Dreams
Cinnamon Red Colombo
City Hotel Colombo 02
City Motel
Co45Studio
Colombo City Monkey Hostel
Colombo Court Hotel & Spa
Courtyard By Marriott Colombo
De Colombo Boutique Hotel
Dematagoda Relax On Hotel
Earl's Red Colombo
Embassy Suites
Ez Stay Guesthouse
Fairway Colombo
Galadari Hotel
Galle Face Hotel
GiGi Colombo
Golden Pier City Hotel
Granbell Hotel Colombo
Grand Oriental Hotel
Haputale Super View
Hatch House for Digital Nomads
Hector & Manel's Home
Heladiva Residence Colombo
Hilton Colombo
Hilton Colombo Residences
Hotel Fila Colombo
Hotel Krishco
ITC Ratnadipa, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Colombo
Jetwing Colombo Seven
Juliana Hotel - Colombo
Kings Hotel Colombo
Kreation Hotels
Lavinia Villa
Lavonca Boutique Hotel
Le Papillon
Mandarina Colombo
Maniumpathy
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Marine Bay Colombo
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Metro City Hotel
Morven Hotel Colombo
New Ella Nature View
New Oyo Borella
Nh Collection Colombo
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Ocean Edge Suites & Hotel Colombo
Opulence Colombo
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OYO 123 Hotel Bluemoon
OYO 274 Shan Hotel
Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo
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Pearl Royal Hotel, Colombo
Platinum One Suites
Prana Home
Ramada by Wyndham Colombo
Raudah Hotel Colombo
Regent Deanston Place
Renuka City Hotel
Residence by Uga Escapes
Roadster Colombo
Rococo Residence
Rosmead Place by Thilanka
Sesaya Poshtel & Bistro
Shangri-La Colombo
Sheraton Colombo Hotel
Sofia Colombo City Hotel
Taj Samudra, Colombo
Taprobane House
Tarshish Villas Colombo
The Canes Boutique Hotel
The Kings Colombo
The Kingsbury Hotel
The Reed Boutique Hotel
The Steuart By Citrus
Trillium Boutique City Hotel
Trizen J & J Future Apartments
Unique Towers Luxury Boutique Suites
Villa Colombo 07
Vista Sea View Loft
Wonder Hotel Colombo
Yoho Carlwil Place
ZEN Rooms Messenger Street Colombo 12
Zest Metropole
Please mention the Name of your Hotel or Any other Pick Up Address. Please note that there will be an Additional Charge if your Pickup/ Drop Location is more than 5kms away from Colombo City Limits. Specifically if the Pickup/ Drop Location is Colombo International Airport or a Transit Hotel close to the Colombo International Airport (With Additional Running Mileage of 60+ kms Up & Down); 30USD Additional Fee which should be Paid to the Driver in Cash.

What to expect

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Experience the vibrant atmosphere of One Galle Face Mall, Colombo's premier shopping destination, offering a stunning blend of retail, dining, and entertainment options in the heart of the city.

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Ape Gama

Ape Gama is a Replica of Traditional Sri Lankan Village, Ape Gama displays Traditional Industries, Village Life and how self-sufficient Sri Lankan society functioned earlier days.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Parliament of Sri Lanka

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Drive alongside Diyawanna Lake through Parliament Drive where you can see the Parliament of Sri Lanka.

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Diyatha Uyana

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Diyatha Uyana (Park) & Diyawanna Oya (Lake)

Duration 20 minutes
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Dehiwala Zoological Garden

National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (also called Colombo Zoo or Dehiwala Zoo), Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.

Duration 90 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

Gangaramaya (Buddhist) Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.

Duration 60 minutes
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Independence Square

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Independence Memorial Hall & Museum, Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility.

Duration 20 minutes
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Colombo National Museum

National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government. The museum holds contains a collections of much importance to Sri Lanka such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo. The park was originally named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria but was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu following independence.

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Town Hall

he Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council.

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Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd

Traditional, Classy & Modern, all at one place. The flagship store of Premadasa & Co.

Duration 30 minutes
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Wall ART Street

Green Path turns into an avenue for street artists and craftsmen to display their work. As such many abstract paintings, multi frame wall art, oil paintings and many such pieces of art brighten up the entire place. Woodworking and metal working craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers, hawk their wares to passers by. Considering that the products here are original pieces.

Duration 15 minutes
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Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre

The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Sinhala: නෙළුම් පොකුණ මහින්ද රාජපක්ෂ රඟහල nelum pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa rangahala) (often known as Nelum Pokuna; previously the National Performing Arts Theatre, prior to naming at the opening ceremony; Mahinda Rajapaksa is a former President of Sri Lanka).

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Laksala State Gift and Souvenir Boutique

Laksala is the only State owned Gift & Souvenir Boutique and was established under the National Crafts Council And Allied Institutions Act, No. 35 of 1982.

Duration 30 minutes
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Colombo Lotus Tower

The Lotus Tower is currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. It is also the second tallest structure in South Asia after the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman in India. The tower is also the 11th tallest completed tower in Asia and it is also the 19th tallest tower in the world.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Pettah

The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo.

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Pettah Floating Market

The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake.

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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Jami-Ul-Alfar (Red) Mosque

Duration 15 minutes
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Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Kovil

The Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka usually do not resemble the ancient Indians temples with their elaborate and detailed sculptures and solid black granite construction. This is doubly true for the capital city of Colombo which does not have many old Hindu temples.

Duration 30 minutes
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St Anthony's Shrine

The church's origins relate to the early Dutch colonial period when Catholicism was banned from the island, with Catholic priests carrying out sermons from hiding places.

Duration 30 minutes
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.

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Galle Face Green

Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka.

Duration 30 minutes
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One Galle Face

Colombo's first prestigious shopping development. A premier retail, entertainment and dining paradise to unite local and global shoppers.

Duration 60 minutes
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Experience the vibrant atmosphere of One Galle Face Mall, Colombo's premier shopping destination, offering a stunning blend of retail, dining, and entertainment options in the heart of the city.

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The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Service animals allowed
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    Specialized infant seats are available
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Wheelchair accessible
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What our experts say

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    Visit Gangaramaya Temple early
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    Try local snacks at Galle Face Green
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    Check out street art at Wall ART Street
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    Explore Laksala for unique souvenirs
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    Bring a hat; Colombo can be hot!

More About this Experience

Introduction

Welcome to the Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car), a captivating journey through the vibrant culture and rich history of Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital. This tour is perfect for travelers with a stopover in Colombo or those seeking a whirlwind experience of the city. With a flexible schedule and a private guide, you'll have the opportunity to explore the bustling streets, vibrant markets, posh restaurants, and pristine parks that make Colombo a harmonious blend of religions and cultures.

What to expect?

During this full-day tour, lasting between 480 to 600 minutes, you can expect to immerse yourself in the captivating attractions that Colombo has to offer. Explore a replica of a traditional Sri Lankan village at Ape Gama, witness the majestic Parliament of Sri Lanka, and stroll through the beautiful Diyatha Uyana Park and Diyawanna Lake. Marvel at the diverse wildlife at the National Zoological Gardens and soak in the cultural essence of Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Visit the Independence Memorial Hall and Museum, and delve into the fascinating history at the Colombo National Museum. Relax in the serene Viharamahadevi Park and witness the exquisite craftsmanship at Premadasa & Co. flagship store.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for anyone seeking an immersive and educational experience in Colombo. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or a cultural explorer, this tour offers something for everyone. Families, couples, solo travelers, and even business travelers with limited time can enjoy this comprehensive exploration of Colombo's highlights.

Why book this?

By booking this Full-Day Colombo City Tour, you'll have the opportunity to explore the best of Colombo in the company of a knowledgeable private guide. This personalized experience allows you to go at your own pace, ensuring that you don't miss any of the city's hidden gems. With the flexibility of the tour schedule, you can focus on the attractions that interest you the most and spend as much time as you like at each stop. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, learn about the city's history, and discover the unique blend of religions and cultures that make Colombo truly special.

Good to know

During the tour, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or seaport in a comfortable private vehicle, ensuring a stress-free and convenient experience. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, as you will be doing a fair amount of walking throughout the day. Don't forget to bring sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. Sample the local cuisine at the various restaurants and food stalls you'll encounter along the way, and don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations.

Reviews

Previous travelers have praised the Full-Day Colombo City Tour for its comprehensive itinerary and knowledgeable guides. They have raved about the opportunity to witness the city's rich history, experience the vibrant culture, and explore its diverse attractions. Travelers have commended the flexibility of the tour, allowing them to customize their experience and spend more time at the attractions that captured their interest. Overall, the Full-Day Colombo City Tour has received glowing reviews for offering an unforgettable journey through the heart of Sri Lanka's commercial capital.

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