Colombo City Rides

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1. Galle Face Green is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.

   15 min

2. A colonial-era building, constructed in the Neo-Baroque style, that served as the Parliament of Sri Lanka until 1983. It now houses the Presidential Secretariat.

   10 min

3. A working lighthouse located near the Colombo Harbour, dating back to 1952. It’s a landmark that represents Colombo’s maritime heritage, though public access is restricted.

   10 min

4. Pettah market street are the center for local to shop everything that they want in different qualitys and different prices. The place look chaotic. Narrow market streets full of local searching for their necessities to buy, the place,tons of hustles and bustles. You will taken through the market streets in our tuk tuk on this tour which you will be able to see everthing mentioned above.

   10 min

5. Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual color patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Pe

   20 min

6. Located in the heart of Colombo, St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade is a historic Roman Catholic church visited by people of all religions. Known for its miraculous aura and beautiful architecture, the church is over 200 years old and holds significant religious and cultural value in Sri Lanka. Travelers can admire the serene atmosphere, light a candle for blessings, and learn about the unique history of this sacred place.

   10 min

7. The Pettah Floating Market is a series of pavilions constructed on the far end of the restored Beira lake between the Pettah bus station and the railway station. There are about ninety trade stalls and shops along the waters, with vendors selling fruits, vegetables and flowers on the wooden boats floating lazily on the lake. The entrance is on the west side of the market area with a wood-carved flanking marked 'The Floating Market'. The region is beautifully constructed with wooden boards, grey floors, and red terracotta tiles. Several restaurants and eateries in the market area give an enjoyable atmosphere to dine in.

   10 min

8. he Colombo Lotus Tower – South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure and Sri Lanka’s tallest skyscraper – was established in 2012. Over the past ten years since its inception up to now, the city of Colombo has watched as the tower transformed the landscape of the city. The Lotus Tower grew from a mere stem to a monumental structure that resembles the country’s rapid development in technology and tourism. Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt) Ltd was established in March 2022 under the Treasury, and all its transactions are audited by the Auditor General’s Department. Accordingly the tower was opened to public on 15th September 2022 with an overwhelming excitement from the public

   20 min

9. One of the oldest Hindu temples in Colombo, dedicated to the gods Shiva and Ganesh. It features vibrant Dravidian-style architecture with intricate carvings.

   25 min

10. Commence your exploration at the renowned gangaramaya temple, a significant buddisht sanctuary celebrated for its remarkable architecture and an extensive collection of buddisht artifacts

    20 min

11. The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to the Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka, and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war the park was restored and open to the public in 1951.

    20 min

12. Independence memorial hall is situated in the independence square (formally torington square )at colombo 7 in the chinnamon gardens. This hall was built for the commemoration of the independence from British in 1940s.the monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marketing the start of self-rule with the opening of the first Parliament by prince henry. Dukebof Gloucester occurred at a special podum February 4, 1948 this hall is designed on the architecture of the magul maduwa ( meeting hall of last king of srilanka ) located in kandy.the column and pillars are decorated with traditional srilanka carvings and painting.it is being one of the popular venue among travellers in colombo.you will be stoped by there on our tour you'll learn more about the area and history. Nice place in colombo to remember your visit to Colombo.

    10 min

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How it compares in Colombo

• Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 333 stadstours we list in Colombo.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 122 of 333.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Colombo

Colombo is de grootste stad en handelshoofdstad van Sri Lanka, met koloniale bouwwerken, boeddhistische tempels, drukke markten en een kustboulevard.

Galle Face Green, een lang grasveld aan zee, loopt vol met gezinnen, vliegeraars en eetkraampjes wanneer de zon boven de Indische Oceaan ondergaat. Vlakbij heeft de wijk Fort koloniale gebouwen bewaard, zoals het Oude Nederlandse Hospitaal, dat is gerestaureerd tot winkels en restaurants, en de rood-wit gestreepte Jami Ul-Alfar-moskee rijst op boven de drukke marktstraten van Pettah.

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

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