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Home/Destinations/Colombo/Colombo in 1 day
1 day · Colombo itinerary

Colombo in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Colombo? Take in the city by tuk-tuk and taste. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Sri Lanka’s capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tuk-tuk city tour
  2. 2Pettah market
  3. 3Temples
  4. 4Food tour

Morning: tuk-tuk tour

Zip past the Fort, temples and markets.

Afternoon: Galle Face

Stroll the seafront and Independence Square.

Evening: food tour

Feast on kottu, hoppers and curries.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Colombo — prices per person.

Private Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour – Discover the Best of Colombo
−19%
Colombo
Private Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour – Discover the Best of Colombo
5.0(55)·3–4 hours
from$28$35/ person
via Viator
Colombo Local Food Tour by tuk-tuk - All Inclusive
Colombo
Colombo Local Food Tour by tuk-tuk - All Inclusive
5.0(20)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip
Kandy
Kandy Sigiriya Rock and Village Safari Day Trip
5.0(25)·8 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Negombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Negombo
Negombo Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
5.0(51)·2–3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Colombo City And Food Tour
Colombo
Colombo City And Food Tour
5.0(13)·3–5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour | From Kandy
Kandy
Sigiriya and Dambulla Day Tour | From Kandy
5.0(21)·10 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Original Tuk Tuk Safari Afternoon Tour
Colombo
Original Tuk Tuk Safari Afternoon Tour
5.0(31)·3h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
Colombo by Tuk Tuk – Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included
−28%
Colombo
Colombo by Tuk Tuk – Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included
5.0(26)·4 hours
from$32$45/ person
via Viator

Colombo in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Colombo in one day?
Yes — take a tuk-tuk city tour past the Fort, temples and Pettah market in the morning, stroll Galle Face Green in the afternoon, and join a street food tour in the evening, covering Colombo’s highlights and flavours.
What is the best one-day Colombo tour?
A tuk-tuk city sightseeing tour paired with a street food tour is the most rewarding way to experience Colombo in a day.
How much does one day in Colombo cost?
Budget roughly €25–€60 per person for a tuk-tuk city tour and a food tour — Colombo is excellent value.

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