Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour
Description
Nestled along the glistening shores of the Indian Ocean, Colombo, the bustling capital of Sri Lanka, The tour winds its way through Colombo's most iconic landmarks, each offering a glimpse into the city's storied past and promising a vision of its future. From the majestic Independence Square to the bustling Pettah Market, and from the serene Gangaramaya Temple to the modern skyline of the Colombo Port City, every stop paints a vivid picture of Colombo's multifaceted identity. From the moment you hop aboard your colorful tuk-tuk, you're greeted by a symphony of sights and sounds that are uniquely Colombo. As you weave through bustling markets, historic colonial-era buildings, and verdant parks, every corner reveals a new layer of the city's personality. Discover the best of Colombo tuk tuk city tour with Over ten years of experienced driver team. Not a lecture or storytelling drivers Feel free to customize the itinerary to your preferences, vehicles ensure a personalized experience.
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Itinerary
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.
Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo.
On 21 April 2019, Easter Sunday, the church was one in a series of targets of a string of suicide bomb blasts across Sri Lanka. At least 93 people were killed in the blast.
The Temple of Lord Shiva was built in 1857 to facilitate Hindus in Colombo to worship, The Architecture resembles temples in Tamilnadu. Opening Time 5:30–11:30 AM and 5:30–8 PM Note: Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.
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
Pettah is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market
Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, is known for its vibrant ceiling artwork & tucked-away locale. Opening Time 07–11 AM, 5–9 PM Note: Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.
Colombo's iconic Lotus Tower and take in the views of the metropolis beneath, then travel up a tower that stands a massive 350 meters above ground level.Savor the views from the tallest building in Sri Lanka, including catching sight of the Indian ocean. To put the icing on the cake, be greeted with a selection of international food and beverage of your choice. Tuck into the delicious food while enjoying the civilized and spectacular setting.
Beira Lake is a lake in the center of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago and this has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons.
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
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo
Viharamahadevi 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.
Independence Memorial 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.
Independence Memorial Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka is located in the basement of the Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum.
The Colombo Museum as it was called at the beginning was established on 1st January 1877. It founder was Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time. Opening Time 09 AM–07 PM
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
For port pickups, the driver will meet you outside Gate No. 1A with a name sign. For hotel pickups, you’ll be notified via WhatsApp once the driver arrives, and hotel reception will also be informed. Please share your room number for smooth coordination.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- English Speaking Tuk Tuk Driver (Not a lecture or storytelling driver)
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
- Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers from the Gate no 01 A.
- There is a free shuttle bus service to Gate No. 1 A within the port terminal area.
- How will I find my driver Gate no 01 A?
- Easily find your driver holding a name board.
- Your driver will be waiting in front of Gate No. 1A, holding a sign with your name for easy identification.
- Hotel Pickup: Kindly confirm your room number to help us coordinate the pickup smoothly
- You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your hotel lobby. The driver will also notify the hotel reception.
- After booking, passengers must provide a meeting point and a WhatsApp number for communication while abroad.
- You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your pickup location.
- Most services offer pickup/drop-off beyond 5km from Colombo city 01-05
- Kindly remind you to dress respectfully when visiting Hindu temples. Please ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, or carry a shawl or cloth to cover them if needed.
Reviews(48)
There some good sights to see but limited in number. We got around all of them in two hours which left us time for shopping. I did not that so I finished early.
Dear, Mario Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. It was a pleasure serving you, and we sincerely hope to welcome you back to Sri Lanka again in the future. Warm regards, MACK Travel Sri Lanka
We had a great trip around Colombo with „Colombo Tuk Tuk”. Fast and easy communication on WhatsApp, quick agreement on the date and timing as well as the route. The driver was on time, he was professional (driving well and safely through the town). The trip fully met our expectations as we wanted to visit Colombo without any „fancy” things and survive 3h ride with small kids. In addition the price for the service was reasonable for a family (per hour) in comparison to other offers (per person and per hour).
Dear, KatarzynaHoldak Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Very good driver who could speak good English and was very informative.Would definitely recommend him and the Tuk Tuk tour!
Dear Patricia Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
An excellent driver and a great day. Our driver gave us lots of options with either venues where we could do photo stops or we could go inside and spend a little longer. We visited a lot of different places, which we loved! We went to 2 shops, one was a jewellery shop but that wasn’t on our agenda, and a souvenir shop with quality souvenirs. This was much more up our street. We both agree it was a 5 star day and we would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Dear John Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
We had a great driver who gave us great options of where we wanted to see and when we got to each place he would have some information on the place and we’d have options to go inside or take photos and carry on. It was a wonderful experience! I rate our experience 5*****! There was an option to buy jewels or souvenirs at the end of our tour, we didn’t want jewels but we loved the souvenir shop. Overall I rate our driver and our trip most highly and would recommend them to anyone who wants to see Colombo, in a wonderfully enjoyable way!
Dear Rosemary Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Very nice view but too bad that the water around is green, full of garbage and with a smell where you really have to have your heart hung. Apart from these details, there is a nice view of Colombo.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the view of Colombo, as it truly offers a unique perspective of the city.
Ronnie took us to some great spots including a Hindu temple where we were the only ones witnessing their 6:00pm rituals. Very special.
Dear Alan Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Great communication with Mack Tours and our guide/driver Ronny prior to excursion. It was easy to find each other at our meeting place. Ronny was very friendly and did well to understand the main things we wanted to see as well as showing us special sites in Colombo - like the Lotus tower. We really enjoyed the Tuk tuk, Ronny, and the personal attention. Thank you for a wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
Dear Sherrie Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
Ronny was an excellent driver, knew all the spots to see and allowed us the right amount of space to explore. Top marks for a great tour.
Dear happier Wow! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation, We hope to see you back Sincerely. Best Regards! MACK Travel Sri Lanka
This is really a personalized taxi service without site information. The itinerary is excellent, visiting many key sites, and is flexible. The allotted time on some sites is tight, resulting in feeling rushed at times. One suggestion is to avoid starting too late. I suggested following the itinerary in reverse due to site closing times. The driver agreed but then dropped me at another site, telling me where he'd pick me up. When I went to the pick-up site, he wasn't there. After 15 minutes of waiting and texting, he finally showed and told me we couldn't visit the previously discussed reversed last site because they were closing soon. An hour had been planned for this site during this 4-hour outing. I was told to see it on my own. The same drop-off and not returning to the designated spot happened a couple more times. I finally directed him to the final sites, mainly temples, I wanted to see and ditched a few since it was now too dark to see them. We still had an hour to go, so he suggested shopping. Considering the diappearing, I honestly was concerned that I wouldn't be able to find him amongst the crowds on a Saturday night in a busy shopping area. The second suggestion is that the driver needs to stay put. Third, allow the customer to select their key places to see and 3-4 sites they're okay if they miss since the itinerary is very busy. I saw the key temples I wanted, but the process was frustrating at times.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary and were able to visit many of the key sites you wished to see. However, we sincerely apologize for the frustrations you experienced during the tour. We understand your concerns regarding the timing of the visits and the communication surrounding the changes to the itinerary. We also acknowledge that the driver's absence from the agreed pickup locations caused inconvenience and uncertainty, which is not the standard of service we aim to provide. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated. We agree that identifying priority sites in advance and allowing flexibility for less important stops can help create a more enjoyable and relaxed experience. We will also reinforce with our drivers the importance of remaining at agreed pickup points and maintaining clear communication throughout the tour. Thank you again for your valuable comments. Feedback such as yours helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide a smoother and more enjoyable tour experience. Kind regards, Ronnie MACK Travel Sri Lanka
