Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
Description
This Full-Day narrated Colombo City Tour our will expose you to the brimming culture and history that is existing in Colombo. Throughout your tour learn more about the attractions you visit from your Private Guide’s narrations. This Tour is ideal for passengers with stopover at Colombo or those who prefer a whirlwind experience. The Tour schedule is flexible making it an even more convenient way to explore Sri Lanka’s commercial capitol. From the bustling streets to the vibrant markets with bargaining sellers, the posh boutique restaurants to pristine parks, witness it all. An ancient favorite of port-trading merchants, the city is a harmonious blend of religions and cultures. Your Private Guide will pick you from your hotel or seaport in a Private Vehicle.
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Itinerary
Ape Gama is a Replica of Traditional Sri Lankan Village, Ape Gama displays Traditional Industries, Village Life and how self-sufficient Sri Lankan society functioned earlier days.
Drive alongside Diyawanna Lake through Parliament Drive where you can see the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Diyatha Uyana (Park) & Diyawanna Oya (Lake)
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka (also called Colombo Zoo or Dehiwala Zoo), Its sprawling areas are host to a variety of animals and birds. The zoo exhibits animals but also places an emphasis on animal conservation and welfare, and education.
Gangaramaya (Buddhist) Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
Independence Memorial Hall & Museum, Independence Memorial Hall (also known as 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.
National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government. The museum holds contains a collections of much importance to Sri Lanka such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.
Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo. The park was originally named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria but was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu following independence.
he 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.
Traditional, Classy & Modern, all at one place. The flagship store of Premadasa & Co.
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 metal working craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers, hawk their wares to passers by. Considering that the products here are original pieces.
The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Sinhala: නෙළුම් පොකුණ මහින්ද රාජපක්ෂ රඟහල nelum pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa rangahala) (often known as Nelum Pokuna; previously the National Performing Arts Theatre, prior to naming at the opening ceremony; Mahinda Rajapaksa is a former President of Sri Lanka).
Laksala is the only State owned Gift & Souvenir Boutique and was established under the National Crafts Council And Allied Institutions Act, No. 35 of 1982.
The Lotus Tower is currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. It is also the second tallest structure in South Asia after the guy-wire-supported INS Kattabomman in India. The tower is also the 11th tallest completed tower in Asia and it is also the 19th tallest tower in the world.
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo.
The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake.
Jami-Ul-Alfar (Red) Mosque
The Hindu Temples of Sri Lanka usually do not resemble the ancient Indians temples with their elaborate and detailed sculptures and solid black granite construction. This is doubly true for the capital city of Colombo which does not have many old Hindu temples.
The church's origins relate to the early Dutch colonial period when Catholicism was banned from the island, with Catholic priests carrying out sermons from hiding places.
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.
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, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka.
Colombo's first prestigious shopping development. A premier retail, entertainment and dining paradise to unite local and global shoppers.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please mention the Name of your Hotel or Any other Pick Up Address. Please note that there will be an Additional Charge if your Pickup/ Drop Location is more than 5kms away from Colombo City Limits. Specifically if the Pickup/ Drop Location is Colombo International Airport or a Transit Hotel close to the Colombo International Airport (With Additional Running Mileage of 60+ kms Up & Down); 30USD Additional Fee which should be Paid to the Driver in Cash.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(123)
It was good trip. We saw all the spots in Colombo. Had a nice time
Excellent Guide & Driver very knowledgeable 💯 & Helpful I can recommend him without any hesitation
The tour was very well planned. The cab was excellent and the driver was very polite and helpful with the local practices. We enjoyed the stay at the accommodations across the different destinations. Overall it was a smooth and enjoyable trip.
Great trip! Nice car and good information
This was a great way to explore the city of Colombo and Sri Lanka culture. My guide Shifan was amazing! He was very insightful regarding the history and culture of all of the spots we visited in the city. The mosques, temples, government buildings, beaches, and sights were excellent. Colombo really is a beautiful city with an amazing history!
Great way to see the city. See what you want to see and skip what you are not interested in. Our driver/guide, Geemal was first rate. Most accommodating and very polite.
My late night departure flight time allowed for space in my itinerary for a day tour of the nation's capital, Colombo. As the rest of our tour had been organised through Red Dot Tours, I asked them to organise this. Red Dot sent through a comprehensive proposed itinerary, allowing me to choose places of interest. They accommodated my request to see some of Geoffrey Bawa's architecture as well, and team member Dhanushika booked a tour of his residence on my behalf. In addition to this, my day included the Galle Face Hotel, Galle Face Green, Dutch Hospital, Grand Oriental Hotel, Red Mosque, Hindu Kovil, Town Hall, Independence Square, Bandaranayake Conference Hall (BMICH), the Lotus Tower, Prime Minister's Residence, Gangarama Temple. Some of the above we visited on foot, some we drove past either by car or tuk tuk. My Driver/Guide Jagath was excellent - not only was he a respectful, polite, educated and knowledgeable gentleman, but he organised lunch at an authentic Tamil Hindu restaurant which was so interesting, and a highlight of the day. He illuminated me about Sri Lanka's fascinating history and culture which further added to my overall experience of this wonderful country. My day ended with a mid afternoon stay (approximately 5 hours) stay at the Granbell Hotel where I was able to rest, shower and have a meal. The hotel was very well appointed but a minor criticism is that it was a bit noisy being close to the railway line. My Driver/Guide then collected me from the hotel to drive me to the airport. Thanks Red Dot for a wonderful day and bonus add-on to my preceding 2 week tour of Sri Lanka. Red Dot is a professional locally based tour group operator whom I heartily recommend.
Super nice day the tour answered what I wanted to see for a first visit to the sri lanka attentive guide and listening
Very prompt and friend customer support as well as drivers! Will use again soon
We had a wonderful experience in Colombo. The city offers a perfect mix of culture, history, and modern life. We enjoyed visiting the main attractions, walking along Galle Face Green, and exploring the local markets.
