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Day Tour of Colombo City

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Description

Colombo is the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka and is a hub for visiting beaches in the south of the island. Its history involves successive rulings by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, and it was a major port on the east-west trade routes during that era. This ancient heritage reflects on the city today in terms of its architecture consisting of colonial buildings as well as high rise sky scrapers and shopping malls. When it comes to evening entertainment, Colombo is your place! Not very heavy on the pocket, nightlife in Colombo is the best in the country....!

Tour Options

Day Tour of Colombo City

Itinerary

60 min

Gangaramaya is a Buddhist temple with a fusion of modern architecture and a touch of culture. Being a popular landmark of the city, this complex is built on a lake and consists of a temple, a conference hall for Buddhist monks, and a vocational training institute.

60 min

An old and popular public market for fruits and vegetables market located in the heart of Colombo. It was once a colonial structure but today, it consists of over 1000 stalls and more than 60 open booths for sales.

60 min

This is a massive ocean side urban park, stretching for 500m along the coast line and is located in the heart of the financial district of Colombo. It is perfect for a relaxing evening while watching the sun set. Kite flying is also a popular activity here.

Admission not included90 min

The modern paintings of the Kelaniya (Kelaniya) Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhala: great royal temple) are without comparison, as these have been the creation of one single artist, Illustrious Solius Mendis of the twentieth century.

30 min

The Arcade Independence Square is a shopping complex in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Housed in a group of renovated buildings including the former Jawatta Lunatic Asylum and the former Western Provincial Council

30 min

In the hustle and bustle of Pettah, Colombo’s core commercial district is situated a most striking building, a spiritual haven called Jamiul Alfar Masjid. This mosque is remarkable because the architecture is Indo-Saracenic, incorporating pomegranate-shaped domes. But the most extraordinary feature is that each brick is painted red or white and used in contrasting designs, which gave rise to its common name, the Red Mosque. However, there seems to be a ban on Muslim women to visit the mosque due to religious restrictions. As there have been many who requested a section for the women; there appears to plan for such a section, where women can do their prayers, to be built in the future. Though the red mosque is an Islamic religious facility, visitors from other religions are eagerly welcomed.

30 min

BMICH is an exclusive convention centre reputed for its luxurious conference facilities and is an ideal location for a complete event. This multi-functional complex consists of 9 buildings and covers 37 acres of land. Beauty pageants, musical dramas, exhibitions, conferences, trade events, and much more are hosted here.

Admission not included90 min

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Highlights

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Entry/Admission fees

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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Deep S
September 22, 2022
Excellent Service and Friendly Tour Guide

Mr. Gayan was the person in charge of our trip. He help us to arrange the schedule and kept following up with our tour to ensure our stratification with a tour guide. He also arranges a lot of nice activities for us like a Sunset trip to white sand dunes,

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Thank you very much for your positive feedback

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