Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.
Description
Booking a private tour of Colombo means you will enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions. Climb into a tuk tuk—a motorized rickshaw—to travel like a local, weaving through traffic and enjoying up-close views of daily life in Colombo. Your guide will lead you on a carefully curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the area. Personalized attention for your group on a private tour See Colombo in just a half day on a comprehensive tour Multiple stops are made easy with travel via tuk tuk Move at your own pace through the city. To find your tuk-tuk driver you No need to go to the exit gates of the port. avoid Hustle-and-bustle, no delay, no risk of getting lost. Your Driver is waiting for you on time at the deck. We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursions,
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Itinerary
pickup from Colombo port passenger terminal The 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, St Anthony's Shrine, The church's origins relate to the early Dutch colonial period, • Red mosque, • colorful Pettah Bazaar
The Lotus Tower is currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. Lotus Tower also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m (1,150 ft) tall tower, located in Colombo 01, It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka as of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia; the second tallest structure in South Asia, entrance fee is 20 us $ which is not included.
The Hindu temple has a history going back over a century and is dedicated to lord Murugan. The towering gopuram of the temple is intricately sculpted, depicting lord Murugan and stories related to him. The temple celebrates all festivities related to the deity and many devotees visit this temple to beseech the blessings of Skanda.
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century. The Seema Malakaya, on the other hand, is a serene meditation site nestled on the Beira Lake and is a unique place to visit when you’re exploring Colombo.
Independent hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built to commemorate of independence of Sri Lanka from British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceyleonese elected legislature on the 04th of February 1948.
The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with the Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war, the park was restored and opened to the public in 1951. the 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. we local it white house.
Cinnamon gardens, Art Gallery, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall BMICH, The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre -Opera house
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 metalworking craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers, Gem museum and Ceylon tea and Jewelry store.
Galle faces green, old parliament, Beire Lake, the dutch hospital complex, and back to the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up at the passenger terminal jetty & we are paging passengers' names in front of the main exit door of the cruise. please note for any reason don’t get on the shuttle bus or don't use any other transport to go out to find your driver.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(9)
We were met at the ship by our guide. Great! It was very hot in Colombo and our guide offered us the choice of very nice A/C car or tuk tuk. Since we were in a tuk tuk the day before we opted for the car. Very good decision. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We toured all the major points of interest and stopped at to shop for tea and spices. After our tour we taken back to the ship.Literally a few steps from the ship’s entrance. Great tour. Very happy that we booked with Viatar!
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Sadly we just didn't get the tour we paid for. It started well enough but after a visit to the back of the mosque and a temple, we instead started to visit 'freinds' of the driver. One pointed to a tree in a park, then asked for money and that continued throughout. We also went to a tea shop, a jewellery shop and a gift shop but missed out on much that was advertised and that we paid to see, including the temple on the lake- the main reason for us booking. To top it off, from one of the shops, near to the port, the driver drove back to the centre and demanded more money to take us back to the ship! We complained to the manager who did offer to take us in a car to the things we missed out on but neither my wife or I felt safe in doing so, who knows what they would have asked for? Avoid the company at all cost, but Colombo is a great city at least
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our services and better manage customer expectations. When booking tours or transportation online, it’s important for travelers to carefully read the full product description to understand what is included and what may require additional costs. In this case, the driver was simply following the standard procedure, which may have led to a misunderstanding. Many tuk-tuk drivers, while excellent at their jobs, may have limited English proficiency, which can occasionally cause communication challenges. The admission fees for certain temples are not always included in the initial booking, and we always advise customers to clarify such details beforehand. We are continually working to improve how we communicate these points to ensure a smoother experience for all. We are grateful for your feedback and will use it to better inform future travelers about what to expect, helping them avoid any confusion. Our goal is to ensure that everyone enjoys their journey with us, and your input is invaluable in guiding our improvements. Finally, as requested, you are welcome to claim a full refund if you feel that your experience did not meet expectations. Thanks again for your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
Good tour but just be advised this tour is purely a tuk tuk around and doesn’t cover any entrance costs to anything you might visit. There seems to be a lot of visits to temples where there’s an entrance fee that you pay to driver. Best advice is be firm and visit sights and only visit temples you genuinely want to visit or trip could get costly. At the end they will try to take you to obligatory spice shop, jewellery shop etc, just refuse if you don’t want to go. Other than that great little tour.
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Our guide gave us a great insight of the area & very accommodating. We were impressed of all the things we saw.
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This was amazing! Our guides were awesome! Travelling around Colombo quickly and efficiently, seeing all the sites close up, with photo stops anytime you wanted! We visited Hindu temples and Buddhist temples with complete explanations by our guides. We stopped at two local shops for authentic souvenirs, and then went for lunch for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The tour was advertised to be 3-4 hours, but ours was 5+ hours!
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His English was good, He toured us around town safely, he had a lot of knowledge about the sites we visit
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Arriving by ship in the afternoon, we were kindly offered an air-conditioned car (at no additional charge) and driver rather than a tuk-tuk, which we gratefully accepted. A list of City highlights was supplied and visited, with a personal guide/driver. As we were the only guests, we added in another stop to the cricket grounds. There were the stops at the usual shopping locations, but we passed on the final street of shopping - too hot and we were happy with all of the tourist sites visited. We did have to pay $4 to get into the Temple, but it was a modest fee for the large buildings and contents. We would highly recommend this company and tour if you only have a morning or afternoon to spend in the City.
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