Colombo City Highlights by Bicycle
Description
This tour takes you on an awesome cycling tour through the streets of Colombo, one of the topmost growing cities in the world. Learn the secrets and history of the place gives it its pulse of life. Visit attractions such as Independence Memorial Hall, Arcade Independence Square, Race Course, Town Hall, Victoria Park, Gangarama Temple, Slave Island, Grand Oriental Hotel, the Fort Lighthouse, Dutch Hospital, Galle Face Green and etc. This is a half-day tour of fun and adventure.
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Independence Square in Sri Lanka stands as a poignant symbol of the nation's freedom and sovereignty. Located in the heart of Colombo, the capital city, this historic landmark commemorates the country's independence from British colonial rule on February 4, 1948. Surrounded by lush greenery and architectural marvels, the square features a prominent memorial hall adorned with intricate carvings and statues, serving as a revered site for reflection and national pride.
Located amidst the calm waters of the Beira Lake, the Gangaramaya Temple complex is a vibrant venue located in the heart of the Business District. The complex consists of the Main Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, the “Seema Malaka” which is an assembly hall for monks and also a vocational training institute. The temple is over 120 years old while now it has been converted to an institution of International significance. The temple and its surroundings are adorned with colourful lights during various ceremonial months while the annual Nawam Perahera conducted by the Gangaramaya is one of the most vibrant and colourful processions in the island
Known as the oldest building in the Colombo Fort Area, the Dutch Hospital Complex dates back to the Dutch-Colonial era of Sri Lanka. After careful restoration, this heritage venue is now one of the most sought after shopping and dining precincts in Colombo. Talking about the history of the building, it was initially built by the Dutch as a hospital and was used for several purposes thereon. During the early 1980’s to the 90’s, the building was used as the Colombo Fort Police Station and suffered heavy damage from the bombing in 1996. The restoration of the Dutch Hospital Complex was completed by the year 2011 and is now a cheery place to hangout.
The Galle Face Green, which is immediately south of Fort, is a long, thin park facing the Indian Ocean which fills up with food stalls and locals on weekday and weekend evenings as it is a popular meeting place to relax. A narrow arm of Beira Lake separates this district from Slave Island, a peninsula where the Dutch imprisoned slaves from their Asian colonies. Galle Road, Colombo’s long seafront boulevard runs south from Galle Face Green, eventually becoming the main coastal road to Galle and the Deep South. It’s always crowded with traffic and short on charm, but as the city’s main thoroughfare it also has some of the best shopping malls and a number of important buildings, including the official residence of Sri Lanka’s premier, the US Embassy, the British High Commission and some of the city’s top five star hotels.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Min – 1 person
- Tour operates only in the morning
- Prior bookings required
- Max 10 cyclist per tour.
- This is a group tour where there will be others, so all guest should be in good physical condition to keep up.
- Average speed 20kmph.
- Distance max 20KM.
Reviews(3)
We lucked out with having Ashan take us on a comprehensive guide through Colombo by bike. He went above and beyond to tailor our trip to everyone's experience of Sri Lanka. I've never enjoyed a history tour so much! Great attention to safety, very professional - i wish we had found him when we first arrived. We stopped for a refreshing king coconut - perfect as it was a solid morning of exploration. Smooth communication and a fun way to learn history - wish this was taught in schools. Recommend this tour and any others Ashan would take - he is amazing.
(J35667U03) Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.
The tour guide is really nice and really smart. he knows everything about the Sri lanka. However the bike needs to be improved. To the tour guide 5 stars, for the bikes 2 stars.
J33375U03 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback are a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.
This was a great and active tour. Luckily we chose a Sunday, so the streets were quiet. Our guide was excellent and spoke very good english. He was very informative and knew Colombo history like the back of his hand. He took some great photos for us too! Thank you for a brilliant tour and start to our Colombo adventure!
J18911 Thank you so much for taking your time to share an insightful review of your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. Hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.
