Tours/Negombo/Colombo City Tour from Negombo
Viator · group up to 2 pax

Colombo City Tour from Negombo

4.3(9)Negombo1 hour
VIATOR4.0(5)TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)

Description

A unique experience for travelers staying for a short while in Negombo. A great way to explore Colombo at it's best. A splendid way to do a quick round of last minute shopping that you missed out on and see the bustling city of Colombo. The time duration of this tour is entirely up to you to decide as we are flexible and can accommodate any changes.

Tour Options

Colombo City Tour from Negombo
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

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The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building. The building housed the island's legislature for 53 years until the new parliamentary complex was opened at Sri Jayawardenepura in 1983.

30 min

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister.

15 min

Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by the HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.

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The Nelum Pokuna Theatre is a newly built theatre in the shape of a lotus flower which is used for performing arts productions.

30 min

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 of 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 the 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 Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war the park was restored and open to the public in 1951. There used to be a cricket ground in the park, which was used for first-class cricket between 1927 and 1995. Ceylon played against a touring English team there in 1927 and against an Australian team in 1935. The park features include a huge Buddha statue and a series of water fountains. It also includes a mini zoo, a children's play area and a BAC Jet Provost.There are Muscovy ducks in the park. They swim in the lake and walk on the grass beside it. Viharamahadevi Park is the only large-scale public park in Colombo, and is maintained by the Colombo Municipal Council. Located at its western end is the Cenotaph War Memorial, Colombo and the Colombo Public Library. The Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Stadium is a venue for concerts and public events.

30 min

The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.

30 min

Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Temple is located in Kochchikade area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Hindu Temple was built in the year 1915 by the Indian sculptures with Black Stone(Granite). The temple is fully erected with Black stones and a place worth to see and worship. The will reminds you of the India's Tamil Nadu temples. The temple is based on the human body structure where 9 doors can be found on the entrance of the temple on the top of the structure. You don't need to pay any entrance fee or for entrance ticket. There are two main entrances for the temple. To keep your expensive footwear pay up to Rs 10/- at the entrance and get the token with number to get back your footwear. On special Pooja days male visitors will be requested to remove their T-Shirts and Shirts. Before you enter in to the main temple, wash your legs with tap water which is available on the left side of Temple’s inner entrance.

Admission not included60 min

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century

15 min

St. Lucia's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The cathedral is located at Kotahena, in the north east of Colombo, on 18,240 sq. ft. of land. It traces its origins to a small structure for worship built during the Dutch occupation

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Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque , (known colloquially as the Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid or the Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.

Highlights

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Rs.400 entrance fees to Gangaramaya Temple

Pickup Locations & Times

We can pick up from any hotel in Negombo. Please provide us with exact name and location of hotel and we will pick up on time. We will page for you with your name board.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(9)

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teingrimur
February 16, 2026
Robin is great guide and a person.

Robin is an excellent guide and a knowledgeable individual with a deep understanding of the area. It's fascinating to see the wide network of people he is acquainted with in town, many of whom are his friends. Exploring the harbor and witnessing the extensive fish industry, operated predominantly by manual labor, was a truly remarkable experience. A highlight for me was the powerful music I heard at the Hindu temple Sri Kali Amman. The temple atmosphere was vibrant, with a variety of colorful ceremonies taking place.

Operator response

Thank you

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hasan51
February 13, 2025
The driver/guide who came...

The driver/guide who came to pick us did not bother to look for us in the foyer of the hotel. We had to go and ask him if he was waiting for someone. He had very little English- very hard to communicate with him. We don't think he had good knowledge of the city. Many places he was going in circles and asking other people on the street for directions. Showed us only 3 places in all the time we were with him. It was total waste of our time and money. Extremely disappointed. We feel Viator should refund part of the money paid.

Operator response

Dear Guest I am extremely concerned about the review of your dissatisfaction on the city tour. It was at the last minute that I was not able to participate as I was taken ill suddenly witha viral fever and as I did not want to dissapoint you canceling the tour I sent one of the drivers in the pool. I apologise on behalf of him for dissapointing you on this tour. Hope you will understand the situation. Thank you Kind regards Nishantha

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susan_A
January 12, 2025
Great insight trip to colombo

This was a great tour around the sites of Colombo. Some were drive pasts because of positioning,but this was mentioned in the itinerary. Time at each location was perfect. My guide arrived on time and was very informative. He also asked if there was anywhere else I wanted to visit. I would recommend this trip as an onsite to the main attractions in colombo

Operator response

Dear Susan Thank you so much for taking the time to review the experience with us. It was great showing you around and I am glad that you are happy with what you've seen. Thank you once again for making use of our services. Kind regards Nishantha

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122anv
April 2, 2024
Professional

The driver was very professional and friendly. He also told us a lot about everyday life. And didn't ask any stupid questions about why a woman was travelling alone.

Operator response

Thank yo so much for this great review. Hope to see you sometime in Sri Lanka soon. Kind regards Nishantha

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Patricia_M
July 31, 2023
Interesting tour

Very interesting tour and knowledgabel guide, got to see a lot and could take a lot of pictures, I really enjoyed it and would recommend this tour.

Operator response

Dear Patricia Thank you so much for the prompt review you have made on the tour you experienced with me. I am glad to know that you enjoyed it. Hope you will have an enjoyable tour around Sri Lanka in the coming days. Thank you Kind regards Nishantha

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Jennifer_A
November 30, 2022
Interesting tour of Colombo

We had a very interesting tour from Negombo to Colombo with Nishantha. He provided us with lots of information and saw many sights. Nishantha's car was very comfortable and he had water available for us. It was a really enjoyable day.

Operator response

Dear Jennifer Thank you so much for taking the time to review your excursion to Colombo from Negombo and I'm glad to know you've enjoyed it. Appreciate your kind words. Thank you once again for booking with me. Kind regards Nishantha

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BeckyC409
April 24, 2022
Great day seeing Colombo

I thoroughly enjoyed this tour, it covered key sites in Colombo. There was a good variety and very flexible. Nishantha was very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and good company. I really recommend the tour

Operator response

Dear Becky Thank you again for the great review you have made of the Colombo city tour. I am glad to know that you've enjoyed the site seeing. Hope to see you again sometime! Thank you Kind regards Nishantha

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Becky_C
March 30, 2022
Great taste of Colombo

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip Nishantha was extremely courteous, very flexible and knowledgeable. There was good communication prior to the trip. I learnt a lot, enjoyed everything I saw and got a great taste of Colombo. I recommend Nishantha and would happily use him again.

Operator response

Dear Becky Thank you so much for the great review you have made of the Colombo city tour you did with me. It's great to know you enjoyed it,as much as I did showing you around. I would be happy to show you more beautiful places in Sri Lanka if you book us again. Thank you once again for making use of my services. Kind regards Nishantha

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kannikal2018
January 26, 2020
Best tour guide!

Nishantha is an amazing tour guide, very informative and shows pure love for his country. Although the tour follows an itinerary he is very accomodating for your needs and can make simple stops and changes for you if you like, which we found very great! Once he gives you a thorough background and understanding of the destination he lets you go off and explore on your own. Nishantha would happily wait at his car for us while we went to get more photos which we loved! 10/10 tour guide, we would recommend him to anyone who wants a day trip to colombo without hassle. Not to mention the snacks he bought for us are sooo delicious!

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a great review on the tour. It's so nice to know that you enjoyed the way I handled the tour.It was my pleasure showing you around.Thank you once again for making use of my services and I hope to see you both back in Negombo sometime. Kind regards Nishantha

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