Visite d'une demi-journée de la ville de Colombo
Description
Explorez la ville de Colombo sous différents yeux. La ville, la capitale administrative et judiciaire du Sri Lanka est Colombo. Colombo est un port majeur de l'océan Indien et est situé sur la côte ouest de l'île, juste au sud de la rivière Kelani. La majorité du commerce international du Sri Lanka s'y déroule, qui possède l'un des plus grands ports artificiels du monde. Visitez les sites les plus connus de la capitale du Sri Lanka au cours de cette visite pour en savoir plus. Pour les visiteurs novices, la visite familiale est fortement recommandée. • Visitez les villes animées et peuplées de Colombo pour voir les marchés, les sites historiques repères et le mode de vie des habitants. • Votre voyage sera rendu encore plus mémorable par les chauffeurs, qui sont courtois et digne de confiance.
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Itinéraire
Colombo est la plus célèbre du Sri Lanka. Il a été construit il y a un peu plus de 120 ans et est dédié au bouddhisme. Le temple est célèbre pour son architecture somptueuse et ses statues représentant des styles artistiques sri lankais, chinois, thaïlandais, birmans et autres.
Son architecture est indo-sarrasine, incorporant des dômes en forme de grenade. Mais la caractéristique la plus extraordinaire est que chaque brique est peinte en rouge ou en blanc et utilisée dans des motifs contrastés. (Photo Stop)
Le parc Viharamahadevi ou officiellement connu sous le nom de parc Victoria est le parc le plus grand, le plus ancien et le plus coloré situé au cœur de Colombo. C'est un endroit parfait pour se détendre, pour des promenades ombragées, des pique-niques et surtout un endroit idéal pour passer du temps en famille.
La place de l'Indépendance se trouve dans le prestigieux quartier Cinnamon Gardens de Colombo, au Sri Lanka. Il tire son nom du Independence Memorial Hall qui y a été construit pour commémorer l'indépendance du Sri Lanka de la domination britannique en 1948. Près de la place se trouve l'Arcade, un centre commercial moderne installé dans d'anciens bâtiments du gouvernement colonial.
Pettah est l'un des plus anciens quartiers de Colombo. C'est l'endroit le plus ethniquement mélangé du pays. Les grands édifices religieux représentent une pléthore de religions, tandis que des activités plus terrestres peuvent être trouvées dans les étals de marché et les magasins. La foule à Pettah peut devenir écrasante pendant les heures de pointe du matin et de l'après-midi.
La ligne de chemin de fer a été lancée il y a plus de 150 ans par les Britanniques. La région de l'ancien fort de Colombo est l'une des zones les plus animées de la ville. En 1877, la ligne de chemin de fer côtière a été créée et c'est à ce moment-là que la première gare a été ouverte. À l'époque, le terminus central se trouvait dans un endroit près de Maradana. L'emplacement peut encore être vu car il sert maintenant de musée du chemin de fer du Sri Lanka.
L'église Saint-Antoine est un monument d'amour et de dévotion à Saint-Antoine élevé par tous, riches et pauvres, à Colombo, ainsi que dans tout Ceylan. Qu'Anthony protège cette ville et cette île et tous ses dévots et amants qui s'y trouvent.
Le temple Sri Ponnambala-waneswaram est l'un des plus beaux exemples d'architecture dravidienne du Sri Lanka. Ce temple de Kotahena, au nord-est de Pettah, est construit en granit du sud de l'Inde. Il est dédié au dieu hindou Shiva ; tout en n'étant pas trop vieux, c'est toujours un exemple incomparable de l'ancienne architecture dravidienne.
Le nouveau bâtiment pour le secrétariat, la salle du conseil et les bureaux du gouvernement sera achevé à Colombo plus tard cette année. Il remplacera le bâtiment actuel, construit à l'époque coloniale britannique.
Le Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall est l'un des principaux centres de congrès de l'île. BMICH a plus de 16 000 pieds carrés de surface au sol. La construction de ce centre de congrès était un projet conjoint entre des travailleurs sri-lankais et chinois.
Les Sri Lankais achètent de l'art pour orner leurs maisons, hôtels, bureaux et comme cadeaux. Les artisans de la rue Nelum Pokuna ont contribué de leur force à cette entreprise. Pour les touristes à emporter chez eux, une peinture représentant un thème local est le meilleur souvenir.
Le Phare est l'un des rares phares de l'époque coloniale encore en activité à ce jour. Le d dans le phare a été commandé pour que les travailleurs de cette région de Colombo puissent être plus ponctuels car les montres personnelles ne pouvaient pas être achetées par tout le monde à l'époque.
La tour a été construite au début du XXe siècle par une famille Parsi (originaire de Bombay) du nom de Khan. La haute tour de quatre étages reste là à ce jour sur un rond-point paysager. La fontaine à eau qui y est attachée a cessé de fonctionner depuis longtemps, mais la tour de l'horloge continue de fonctionner.
Le temple de Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil est l'un des lieux d'attraction les plus beaux et les plus charmants du Sri Lanka. Il existe de nombreuses peintures belles et élégantes de Dieu et de la Déesse. Il y a aussi de belles sculptures d'un thème astrologique. Le toit intérieur de ce temple est orné de magnifiques peintures. On dit que le temple de Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil est le plus ancien temple hindou de Colombo.
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Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
• L'opérateur reconfirmera votre heure de prise en charge à l'avance • Arrivez dans le hall de l'hôtel 10 minutes avant l'heure de prise en charge choisie
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Des chaussures de marche confortables sont recommandées pour ce circuit.
- Il est interdit de jeter des ordures et de fumer à l'intérieur du véhicule.
- Veuillez respecter le code vestimentaire approprié lors de la visite des temples en signe de respect. La règle de base est de porter des vêtements qui couvrent les épaules et les genoux (il est conseillé aux participants de s'habiller de manière appropriée pour cette activité (pantalons longs, chemise à manches longues ou foulard pour couvrir les épaules et chaussures fermées)
- La rentrée n'est pas autorisée après avoir quitté le site
- La durée exacte dépendra de l'heure de la journée et des conditions de circulation
- Sous réserve de conditions météorologiques favorables. En cas d'annulation en raison du mauvais temps, vous aurez la possibilité de choisir une autre date.
- Nous demandons à tous les clients de porter la carte de vaccination lors de leurs déplacements (numériquement ou physiquement)
- La prise en charge commencera avant le début de l'heure de la visite ; vous devez nous contacter pour vérifier votre heure exacte de prise en charge.
- Déposez les déchets dans les poubelles désignées
- Quoi apporter - Crème solaire, casquettes ou chapeaux, appareil photo, lunettes de soleil
- Lorsque vous entrez dans un temple hindou ou un temple de Bouddha, les chaussures et les pantoufles doivent être retirées.
Avis(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
