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Great tour!
This was a wonderful introduction to Sri Lankan history as well as an excellent tour of the city! Our guide’s English was good and he took excellent care of us on this first venture! 💖
Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $60 / person
- Location
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 131 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- #srilankabycar
Description
Choose this tour to get a detailed picture of the capital of Sri Lanka with your own licensed private tour guide. Customize it to match your curiousities like tasting local street food etc.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $60
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $40
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $120.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Old Parliament Building
Old parliament building
Beira Lake
A lake in the heart of Colombo
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.
Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Buddist Temple
Pettah
The chaotic Pettah markets definitely worth a visit to see the ordinary disorderliness
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Now a shopping area
Pettah Floating Market
A floating market
New Kathiresan Kovil
Hindu Kovil
St Lucia's Cathedral
This 1887 built enormous cathedral is Sri Lanka's biggest church. The cathedral's outer looks are inspired by St. Peter's in Rome.
Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd
Gem & souvenir shop
Old Kathiresan Temple
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Entrance Fees
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
Tips, gratuities and expenses of personal nature
Foods and drinks
Port entrance fee $ 20 USD per tour payable directly to the guide
Airport pickup fee 15 USD. Pickup & drop off after tour 25 USD
Colombo City Tour
Pickup Locations & Times
All guest houses, homestay units and AirBnB.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
131 reviews
How it compares in Colombo
- No. 31 by number of reviews among 2,731 tours in Colombo
- Starting price $60 is 16% above the typical $52 for tours of similar length in Colombo
Excurgo comparison of 2,731 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise TOUR START TIME you prefer would like to secure at the time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour take?
Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Colombo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $120. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $40, adults from $60. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. All guest houses, homestay units and AirBnB. Pickup points include Trillium Boutique City Hotel, Colombo Village.
What languages is Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 131 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by #srilankabycar.
Reviews(131)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Very informative and...
Very informative and friendly guide. Knowledgeable and interesting. Enjoyed the morning. Recommend to do this
D
Wonderful Colombo City Tour
The Colombo city tour was very informative. We enjoyed visiting both the Buddhist and Hindu Temples. Our guide Kanishka was very friendly.
R
A perfect experience in Colombo
Shiraz, our guide, was excellent. He is very knowledgeable on all topics and offered a perfect experience. He treated us to coconut and snacks. As a native of Colombo, he shared great knowledge. Recommend him as your guide
J
Had a great half day...
Had a great half day driving tour, particularly because of our tour guide Kuma. He was exceedingly knowledgeable about every site we visited and gave us a tour. He was also very flexible with the changes we wanted to make.
E
Perera was great, and the layover trip was excellent
Perera was fantastic - a wealth of information along with all of the sights to go with it. We came in at 12PM, he picked us up with a sign at arrivals, and took us out on a great adventure. We were back to the airport at 6PM, right on time for our next flight.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted your layover turned into a memorable adventure with our knowledgeable guide and seamless timing. We truly appreciate your recommendation—it helps fellow travelers discover Sri Lanka's magic. Looking forward to hosting you again! Warm regards, Pathum
A
Colombo tour from Negombo
Excellent tour. Godfrey our driver was so knowledgeable & kept us informed with much history & local knowledge. Adapted the day to suit our interests. Perfect introduction to Colombo.
Z
Our Colombo experience
This was an excellent trip. Shimaz was an excellent guide. And the most amazing person to go on a tour with. He was very generous and accommodating, and we loved every minute of it. We highly recommend using him.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you had a great trip with Shimaz and enjoyed your time. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
N
Outstanding Tour Guide
I was hoping for a good tour guide and I got a great one! Shimaz was very knowledgeable and spoke English proficiently. He showed us everything the tour description listed and then some additional sites which were absolutely outstanding. He even included a stop for local ice cream and a local textile venue. Thank you!
J
Great experience - great guide, good driver!
excellent tour. driver was a great driver, nice air conditioned van. Got to a LOT of sites, which was great. Guide was excellent, great english, very informative, let us stop several places we had little stops we needed. Read our situation and could tell when we had seen enough and wanted to goto the next thing. Was happy, smily! Very informative lots of information. Acutally one of the best guides we've ever had. Highly reccomend.
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