Colombo City Tour Excursion
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Unlike standard city tours, our excursion combines spirituality, culture, history, and modern highlights all in one day. You’ll experience Colombo’s diversity with visits to Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and Muslim landmarks, explore the lively Pettah Market & Floating Market, admire colonial architecture, and see modern icons like the Lotus Tower and Port City. To make your day truly authentic, we include gem and handicraft shopping, plus the chance to enjoy local street food and a seaside sunset at Galle Face Green. With personalized service, professional guides, and a carefully designed route, this tour shows you the true essence of Colombo in comfort and style.
Inclusions
What's included
- Shopping visit to gem museum ,handicraft showroom and Colombo City Center shopping mall
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Colombo city limits)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- 1L mineral water bottles per person per day
- Services of an English Speaking national guide or German speaking national guide
- Entrance fees to attractions that mentioned above
What's not
- Cost of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages throughout the tour. and Mini-bars in hotel rooms
- Tips & Gratitude’s
- Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, tips and porterage etc.
- Optional choices mentioned above
- Visa processing fee
- Air Ticket Fee
- Any other services not specified above
- Entrance fees if you would like to visit Lotus Tower ( optional)
- optional Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or hotel of your choice (lunch not included in the tour).
Itinerary
Pick-up from Hotel – Begin your journey with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or Katunayeka airport . Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya – One of Sri Lanka’s most sacred Buddhist temples, famous for its ancient history, magnificent murals, and spiritual blessings.
Kochchikade St. Anthony’s Church – Visit this historic Catholic shrine, a place of devotion for centuries.
Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil – Colombo’s oldest Hindu temple, known for its intricate Dravidian architecture and vibrant religious rituals.
Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque) – Admire the striking red-and-white patterned mosque, one of Colombo’s most photographed landmarks.
Pettah Bazaar & Floating Market – Wander through Colombo’s busiest trading hub, full of spices, textiles, and colorful local life, and experience the unique floating marketplace.
Seema Malaka Temple (Beira Lake) – A peaceful temple on Beira Lake, designed by renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, offering a tranquil retreat in the middle of the city.
Cargills Building & Other Colonial Landmarks – See the iconic red-brick Cargills Building and surrounding colonial structures in Fort.
Viharamahadevi Park & Colombo Municipal Council – Stroll through Colombo’s oldest park with the grand colonial-style Municipal Council building as a backdrop.
Independence Memorial Square – A national monument built to commemorate Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule. Lunch Break (optional) – Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant or hotel of your choice (lunch not included in the tour).
Lotus Tower – South Asia’s tallest tower and an icon of modern Colombo (entry optional and can be arranged upon request).
Lotus Pond Theatre – A lotus-inspired performing arts theatre, showcasing Colombo’s modern architectural flair.
Gem Museum & Handicraft Showroom – Learn about Sri Lanka’s world-famous gemstones and shop for authentic jewelry and local handicrafts.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Reise Mit Uns
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Colombo
- Its from-price is 50% above the median of the 333 city tours we list in Colombo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city and commercial capital, where colonial landmarks, Buddhist temples, busy markets and a seafront promenade meet.
Galle Face Green, a long seafront lawn, fills with families, kite flyers and street-food stalls as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Nearby, the Fort district keeps colonial buildings such as the Old Dutch Hospital, restored as shops and restaurants, and the red-and-white striped Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque rises over the crowded market streets of Pettah.
Top-ranked sights in Colombo: Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face Green, Independence Square.
Special offers in Colombo
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
