Colombo City Tour
Private city sightseeing, temples, colonial landmarks, street food and shopping
Lock in your spot with just 20% down
Pay the remaining 80% when you arrive in Sri Lanka.
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Explore with a local expert
Your private tour is led by a knowledgeable Sri Lankan guide who knows the roads, culture, and hidden stops. They'll handle the details, share stories along the way, and adapt the day to your pace.
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Tour Highlights
- Galle Face Green and the Old Parliament
- Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and Beira Lake
- Viharamahadevi Park, Cinnamon Gardens and Town Hall
- Wolvendaal Church and Pettah
- Independence Hall, BMICH and the replica Avukana Buddha statue
- Colombo Museum, Devatagaha Mosque and Bambalapitiya Hindu temple
- Aluthkade street food and city shopping
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo city sightseeing, street food and shopping
Explore Colombo's waterfront, temples, parks, colonial heritage and lively shopping streets with a private English-speaking driver/guide.
- Visit Galle Face Green and see the Old Parliament by the Indian Ocean.
- Explore Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple and Beira Lake.
- Discover Viharamahadevi Park, Cinnamon Gardens and Town Hall.
- Visit Wolvendaal Church and the bustling Pettah area.
- See Independence Hall, BMICH and the replica Avukana Buddha statue.
- Include Colombo Museum, Devatagaha Mosque and the Hindu temple in Bambalapitiya in the city sightseeing programme.
- Visit Aluthkade for street-food stalls and local culinary choices; food purchases are at your own expense.
- Browse Odel, House of Fashion and Barefoot before the end of the tour.
Included
- All entrance fees as per the tour itinerary
- Ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Highway tolls and all government taxes
- Airport arrival/departure meeting arrangements and transfers
- 10% discount voucher at a jewellery shop in Colombo or Kandy
- 5% discount voucher at a spice garden in Kandy
Not Included
- Meals, street-food purchases and drinks not specified as included
- Personal expenses, tips, porter fees, laundry and telephone charges
- Shopping purchases
- Any services not specified in the inclusions
Payment policy
Confirm your booking with a 20% deposit. Pay the remaining 80% balance on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 15 days before departure for free cancellation and a full refund of your deposit.
For cancellations 14 days or fewer before departure, your 20% deposit is non-refundable.
Things to Know Before Booking
- Solo traveller: USD 120 total. Two or more travellers: USD 80 per person.
- This is a one-day tour; no overnight hotel stay is included.
- Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees when visiting temples; footwear must be removed where required.
- Sightseeing order and access depend on opening hours and local conditions.
- Street-food purchases and shopping are not included in the tour price.
- The Kandy discount vouchers do not mean Kandy is part of this Colombo city itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Infants (0-5 years): free of charge when sharing their parents' room. Children (6-12 years) pay 75% of the adult rate when sharing their parents' room. Children needing their own room are charged the adult rate.
EUR prices are approximate; final quotes and payments are in USD.
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Ask about Colombo City Tour. The quote is free. A 20% deposit is required to confirm a booking; the remaining 80% is payable on arrival.
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