Tour de medio día por la ciudad de Colombo
Descripción
Explora la ciudad de Colombo con otros ojos. La ciudad, capital administrativa y judicial de Sri Lanka es Colombo. Colombo es un puerto importante del Océano Índico y está ubicado en la costa oeste de la isla, justo al sur del río Kelani. La mayor parte del comercio internacional de Sri Lanka se realiza allí, que tiene uno de los puertos artificiales más grandes del mundo. Visite los lugares de interés más conocidos de la capital de Sri Lanka durante este recorrido para descubrir más al respecto. Para quienes visitan por primera vez, se recomienda encarecidamente el recorrido familiar. • Visite las ciudades bulliciosas y pobladas de Colombo para ver mercados, lugares históricos puntos de referencia, y la forma de vida de los lugareños. • Su viaje será aún más memorable gracias a los conductores, que son cortés y confiable.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Colombo es el más famoso de Sri Lanka. Fue construido hace poco más de 120 años y está dedicado al budismo. El templo es célebre por su lujosa arquitectura y estatuas que muestran estilos artísticos de Sri Lanka, China, Tailandia, Birmania y otros.
Su arquitectura es indo-sarracena, incorporando cúpulas en forma de granada. Pero la característica más extraordinaria es que cada ladrillo está pintado de rojo o blanco y se usa en diseños contrastantes. (Photo Stop)
El parque Viharamahadevi o conocido formalmente como el parque Victoria es el parque más grande, antiguo y colorido situado en el corazón de Colombo. Es un lugar perfecto para relajarse, para caminatas a la sombra, picnics y, sobre todo, un gran lugar para pasar el tiempo con su familia.
Independence Square se encuentra en el prestigioso distrito Cinnamon Gardens de Colombo, Sri Lanka. Toma su nombre del Independence Memorial Hall construido allí para conmemorar la independencia de Sri Lanka del dominio británico en 1948. Cerca de la plaza se encuentra el Arcade, un moderno centro comercial ubicado en antiguos edificios gubernamentales coloniales.
Pettah es uno de los distritos más antiguos de Colombo. Es el lugar con mayor mezcla étnica del país. Los grandes edificios religiosos representan una plétora de religiones, mientras que las actividades más terrenales se pueden encontrar en los puestos del mercado y las tiendas. Las multitudes en Pettah pueden volverse abrumadoras durante las horas pico de la mañana y la tarde.
La línea ferroviaria se inició hace más de 150 años por los británicos. La antigua región del Fuerte de Colombo es una de las zonas más concurridas de la ciudad. En 1877 se crea el Ferrocarril de la Costa y es entonces cuando se inaugura la primera estación. En ese momento, la terminal central estaba en un lugar cerca de Maradana. Todavía se puede ver la ubicación, ya que ahora sirve como el Museo del Ferrocarril de Sri Lanka.
La Iglesia de San Antonio es un monumento de amor y devoción a San Antonio levantado por todos, ricos y pobres, en Colombo, así como en todo Ceilán. Que Antonio proteja esta ciudad y esta isla y todos sus devotos y amantes en ella.
El templo Sri Ponnambala-waneswaram es uno de los mejores ejemplos de arquitectura dravidiana de Sri Lanka. Este templo en Kotahena, al noreste de Pettah, está construido con granito del sur de la India. Está dedicado al dios hindú Shiva; aunque no es demasiado viejo, sigue siendo un ejemplo incomparable de la arquitectura antigua de Dravidan.
El nuevo edificio para la Secretaría, la Sala del Consejo y las oficinas gubernamentales se completará en Colombo a finales de este año. Reemplazará el edificio actual, que fue construido durante la era colonial británica.
El salón de conferencias internacional Bandaranaike Memorial es uno de los centros de convenciones más destacados de la isla. BMICH tiene más de 16,000 pies cuadrados de espacio de piso. La construcción de este centro de convenciones fue un proyecto conjunto entre trabajadores de Sri Lanka y China.
Los habitantes de Sri Lanka compran arte para adornar sus hogares, hoteles, oficinas y como obsequio. Los artesanos callejeros de Nelum Pokuna han contribuido con su poder a este esfuerzo. Para que los turistas se lleven a casa, una pintura que represente un tema local es el mejor recuerdo.
El Faro es uno de los pocos faros de la época colonial aún en funcionamiento hasta la fecha. La d en el faro se encargó para que los trabajadores en esa área de Colombo puedan ser más puntuales, ya que no todos podían permitirse relojes personales en el pasado.
La torre fue construida a principios del siglo XX por una familia parsi (procedente de Bombay) de nombre Khan. La torre de cuatro pisos de altura permanece allí hasta el día de hoy en una rotonda ajardinada. La fuente de agua que está unida a ella dejó de funcionar hace mucho tiempo, pero la torre del reloj sigue funcionando.
El templo de Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil es uno de los lugares de atracción más bellos y encantadores de Sri Lanka. Hay muchas pinturas hermosas y elegantes de Dios y Diosa. También hay hermosas tallas de una carta astral. El techo interior de este templo está decorado con magníficas pinturas. Se dice que el templo de Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil es el templo hindú más antiguo de Colombo.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
• El operador volverá a confirmar su hora de recogida con anticipación • Llegue al lobby del hotel 10 minutos antes de la hora de recogida seleccionada
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Los bebés deben sentarse en el regazo de un adulto
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Zapatos cómodos para caminar recomendados para esta excursión.
- Está prohibido tirar basura y fumar dentro del vehículo.
- Observe el código de vestimenta adecuado cuando visite los templos como una forma de respeto. La regla básica es usar ropa que cubra los hombros y las rodillas (Se recomienda a los participantes vestir apropiadamente para esta actividad (pantalones largos, camisa de manga larga o bufanda para cubrir los hombros y zapatos cerrados)
- No se permite el reingreso después de abandonar el lugar.
- La duración exacta dependerá de la hora del día y las condiciones del tráfico.
- Sujeto a condiciones climáticas favorables. Si cancela debido al mal tiempo, se le dará la opción de una fecha alternativa.
- Solicitamos a todos los clientes portar la tarjeta de Vacunación mientras viajan (Digital o Físicamente)
- La recogida comenzará antes de la hora de inicio del recorrido; debe comunicarse con nosotros para verificar su hora exacta de recogida.
- Depositar la basura en los recipientes designados
- Qué llevar: bloqueador solar, gorras o sombreros, cámara, lentes de sol
- Al ingresar al templo hindú o al templo de Buda, se deben quitar los zapatos y las pantuflas.
Opiniones(19)
It was booked last minute and was a good insight of Colombo. Managed to see quite a bit by driving around and also stopping off at places. Some of the places of worship have set visiting times so be mindful of that. Easy to contact via WhatsApp.
Driver was not very engaged and didn’t give us much commentary. We did see as much as we wanted to see but didn’t enjoy our driver
The tour was efficient in terms of time used. My guide was courteous, helpful and knowledgeable about the city and its history. It was time well spent, about two hours with little time wasted
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words about the Half Day City Tour of Colombo. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well-organized and that your guide’s courtesy and knowledge enhanced your experience. We truly appreciate you choosing Apple Vacations Sri Lanka and hope to welcome you again for another enjoyable journey across our beautiful island.
We saw a lot of Colombo in a few hours in a late model mini bus with air con. Driver was very good and with good English. However at end it was a bit difficult to get to any markets for shopping so we just visited one Brand shop as a friend wanted Ceylon Tea. All in all great value. They met us at the ship. Dropped us off at Port gate on return and we took shuttle buses from there to the ship The hlghlight was the Buddhist temple and also Colombo was very very tidy and all be it a lot of old infrastructure littering was not evident. Most surprising and impressive. Sri Lanka is definitely worth a visit. Our trip was too short. Plenty more to see for sure. Read less ^ Explore Search Plan Review Account
Dear Balivilla4u1, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Half-Day City Tour of Colombo and found it to be great value. It’s wonderful that you had a smooth journey in our air-conditioned mini-bus and that your driver’s service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about shopping options at the end of the tour. While we aim to cover key highlights within the limited time available, we understand that more market stops would have been ideal. We'll certainly take this into account for future improvements. It’s fantastic to hear that you were impressed by Colombo’s cleanliness and enjoyed the visit to the Buddhist temple. Sri Lanka truly has so much to offer, and we hope you’ll return for a longer stay to explore even more! Thank you once again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Jeev
Friendly humble well mannered driver/guide. Knowledgeable about history of places to be visited.Delivered whatever promised.
Thank you, Lalit, for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your Colombo city tour. It’s great to know that your driver/guide made a positive impression with their friendly and humble nature, as well as their knowledge of the city’s history. We always strive to deliver exactly what we promise, and we’re delighted that we met your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for more memorable experiences in the future. Safe travels!
We did it our own. It was a 6 nights and 7 days family tour of Sri Lanka. We were 5 (4 adults and 1 baby<2). Airport to airport taxi for the whole journey was amazing! The spacious taxi was full of comfort and convenience. It was dedicated to us 24x7 with an English speaking guide cum driver! We covered Colombo, Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Elia, Ella, Yala, Bentota with comfortable stay at different places managed by our own. The guide facilitated us with best of Indian food at various places of stay. The beaches, the mountains, the places of religious importance and the visit of Yala National Park were superb.
Dear blswarnkar, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on Tripadvisor regarding your recent family trip to Sri Lanka in October 2024. We are delighted to hear that you had a comfortable and enjoyable 6-night, 7-day journey, and that the airport-to-airport taxi service met your expectations. It's fantastic that our guide/driver was able to provide the convenience and support you needed, including assistance with finding the best Indian food along the way. We are glad that you had the opportunity to explore such beautiful and diverse destinations in Sri Lanka, from Colombo to Trincomalee, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, and Bentota. Your feedback inspires us to continue delivering exceptional service to families like yours. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit to Sri Lanka! Warm regards, Customer Relations Manager Apple Vacations Pvt Ltd
Navi and Bala - our guide and driver - were very friendly and helpful. They took us to see many of the wonderful sights in central Colombo and responded to all our questions.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of the Half Day City Tour of Colombo on Viator, Jimmy! We're thrilled to hear that Navi and Bala, our guide and driver, provided you with a memorable and enjoyable tour of central Colombo. Their friendliness and helpfulness in showing you around and answering your questions truly reflect our commitment to providing exceptional service to our guests. Exploring the wonderful sights of Colombo with knowledgeable and accommodating guides like Navi and Bala can indeed make for a delightful experience. We're glad they were able to enhance your visit and showcase the beauty and culture of our city. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for more exploration and discovery in Colombo in the future!
I guess I was expecting a tour with a guide who explained the history of Colombo. I had a driver who pointed out buildings, many which had the use on a sign. I visited an interesting temple but the driver didn’t compute to explain the significance so I am still unaware of its significance. Visiting a park was of little value when the explanation was this is where families come on the weekends. The three hour “tour” was completed in under two hours including the late arrival of the driver. I noted that other tourists had their guide explaining the places where we stopped. It was poor value for what I received.
Dear Customer, Thank you for providing additional details about your experience with the Half Day City Tour of Colombo booked through Apple Vacations. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address the specific points you raised: Non-Entry to Gangaramaya Temple and Hindu Temple: We understand that the inability to enter and explore these temples was a significant disappointment. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this. It's essential that the itinerary accurately reflects the inaccessibility of certain sites to ensure realistic expectations for participants. Moving forward, we will make sure to clearly communicate such limitations to travelers in advance. We recognize the importance of experiencing these cultural sites fully. Tour Duration and Time Allocation: It's regrettable that the tour was completed in under two hours despite your booking indicating a longer duration. We apologize for this discrepancy and any inconvenience it may have caused. We understand the importance of accurate time allocation, and we will work with our local partners to ensure that tours are conducted as per the advertised duration in the future. Sightseeing Explanations: We appreciate your note that some road-side buildings were meant for sightseeing only and not for detailed explanations. We will strive to clarify this in the itinerary to avoid any misunderstandings in the future. It's essential that our customers have a clear understanding of which stops are meant for in-depth exploration and which are for passing sightseeing. Your feedback helps us improve our services and prevent similar experiences for future travelers. We value your patronage, and we want to ensure that you have the best possible experience with Apple Vacations. We are committed to making the necessary adjustments to our tours and communications to provide you with a more satisfying and educational tour experience. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team if you have any more concerns or if you'd like to discuss alternative tour options. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving you better in the future. Thank you for choosing Apple Vacations, and we aim to make your future travel experiences with us more enjoyable. Regards Suren
Hi Viator, now we are back from our vacation in Sri Lanka, I can write about our Half Day City Tour experience in Colombo on 8/12/2023 in the afternoon. The “tour guide” is not a professional tour guide at all. He did come to pick us up at the hotel at 2:30pm, he basically ended up driving us around to a few tourist spots and that’s it. We each paid $30 (total of $60), which is a lot of money in Sri Lanka, but we got no tour in terms of explanation of the sites or culture or history at all. His English was terrible, when he dropped us off at a site, he left us alone and then he talked on his cell phone. At one point he drove us to a big souvenir shop as a tour site and I had to told him that we did not want to shop, we wanted city site-seeing and a tour. He did not deliver the tour at all, he just drove us to sites and that’s it. At one point, he even drove to a car repair shop and had a mechanic to look at one of his tires. He also talked on his cell phone while he was driving. The whole half day city tour was ridiculous. We have done many Viator programs in various cities and countries, this one does not live up to the Viator standards at all. We suggest that you stop using that tour company period!!!
Apple Vacations went the extra mile to ensure I saw everything I wanted to of Colombo. My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the sights. Overall, a great tour worth the money - especially for those travelling solo (I felt comfortable the entire time). Would recommend to anyone, travelling solo or in a group!
Hello Emma_L, Thank you for taking the time to share your fantastic experience with Apple Vacations' Half Day City Tour of Colombo on Viator! We're thrilled to learn that you had such a great time exploring Colombo with us. Our team at Apple Vacations is committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we're delighted to hear that we went the extra mile to ensure you saw everything you wanted to in Colombo. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're glad that you found the tour to be worth the money. We take immense pride in our knowledgeable and friendly guides, and we're pleased to know that your guide was able to enhance your tour by providing insightful information about all the sights in Colombo. It's important to us that our guests feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout the entire journey, especially for solo travelers like yourself. We greatly appreciate your recommendation to both solo travelers and groups. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering exceptional experiences to all our guests. Once again, thank you for choosing Apple Vacations for your tour in Colombo. If you decide to explore more destinations in the future, we would be honored to be a part of your journey again. Best regards, Jeev
