Colombo Shore Excursions

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. As a registered tour operator,We have pre-approved pass to enter inside the port and reach very closer the passenger ship to collect travelers and drop them back to same place or requested place at the end of the tour.

   Vorbeifahrt

2. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah, one of the oldest districts of the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo, and a popular tourist site in the city.

   20 Min.

3. Local fruit, vegetable market and local bazzar (walking tour) Pettah Market, also known as Manning Market, is a popular open market in the suburb of Pettah in Colombo where one can find a wide range of goods including fresh vegetables and fruits as well as meat and seafood.

   1 Std.

4. Colonial buildings (walk or Drive through the buildings with explanation) Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, boasts several surviving colonial-era buildings. These buildings are a testament to the city's rich history and architecture. The Old Parliament Building, now used as the Presidential Secretariat offices, and the Cargills building, located one block from the Grand Oriental on York Street, is a distinctive red-and-white structure that was opened in 1906 and claimed to be Asia's first department store, offering colonials luxury goods ranging from motorbikes to caviar.

   Vorbeifahrt

5. Kelaniya Buddhist Temple (Historical sacred place)

   1 Std.

6. Galle face green (explanation with relaxing walk along the beach side & street food tasting ) Galle Face Green is a popular public urban park located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, adjacent to the Indian Ocean and along the coast of Colombo Galle Face Green is also known for its food stalls and street vendors, selling a variety of local snacks such as isso wade, kottu roti, and fresh cut fruit, as well as traditional Sri Lankan street food. The park is also home to several luxury hotels, including the historic Galle Face Hotel, which was built in 1864 and has hosted famous personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

   1 Std.

7. Independence Square was constructed to commemorate Sri Lanka's independence from British rule on February 4th, 1948. It is located in the prominent Cinnamon Gardens neighborhood of Colombo, surrounded by several important government buildings, including the Prime Minister's office and the National Museum. The square features a large ceremonial hall, called the Independence Memorial Hall, which was designed by the famous Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The hall is built in the shape of a Kandyan audience hall and is adorned with intricate carvings and decorations that showcase Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.

   15 Min.

8. Clock Tower from colonial period

   Vorbeifahrt

9. Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Colombo. It is located on the banks of the Beira Lake. The temple's architecture features a mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese styles and is uniquely attractive and tolerant of members of many different religions. The temple is involved in Buddhist welfare work including old peoples' homes, a vocational school, and an orphanage. The temple also has a museum, a library and vocational training centers. The main sanctuary has a huge Buddha statue while the ceilings portray his stories. Gangaramaya is the focus of the Navam Perahera on the February poya (full moon) day each year, and it is the centre for the most extravagant Vesak celebrations in Colombo

   30 Min.

10. Odel, Laksala or other places to buy souvenirs if clients are interested. Otherwise we skip it

    30 Min.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

Bewertungen

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Gut zu wissen

How it compares in Colombo

• Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 2908 experiences we list in Colombo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 736 of 2908.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lankas größte Stadt und Handelshauptstadt, vereint Kolonialbauten, buddhistische Tempel, lebhafte Märkte und eine Strandpromenade.

Galle Face Green, eine lange Rasenfläche am Meer, füllt sich bei Sonnenuntergang über dem Indischen Ozean mit Familien, Drachensteigern und Streetfood-Ständen. In der Nähe bewahrt das Fort-Viertel Kolonialbauten wie das Alte Holländische Hospital, das zu Läden und Restaurants restauriert wurde, und die rot-weiß gestreifte Jami-Ul-Alfar-Moschee ragt über die belebten Marktstraßen von Pettah auf.

Top-ranked sights in Colombo: Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Square.

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