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Tour della Città di Colombo dal Porto di Colombo

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,643 reviews Duration 7 hours

Explore Colombo's colonial landmarks, the National Museum, and Gangarama Temple on a private 7-hour shore excursion from Colombo Seaport.

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About this experience

Scendi dalla nave e immergiti nella storia stratificata di Colombo in questo esclusivo tour di 7 ore, con partenza e ritorno direttamente al porto. La tua guida autista di lingua inglese ti guida attraverso la città in un veicolo climatizzato, indicandoti le facciate dell'era coloniale che si affiancano a torri moderne splendenti, prima di fermarsi al Museo Nazionale di Colombo e al venerato Tempio Gangarama — entrambi con ingresso incluso. Una bottiglia d'acqua è fornita per ogni persona.

Dai monumenti storici alle scene di strada vivaci, leggerai la storia di Colombo attraverso la sua architettura, le leggende e gli spazi sacri. Poiché il tour è privato, il ritmo e il commento sono focalizzati interamente sul tuo gruppo. Cibo, bevande e mance non sono inclusi, dandoti la libertà di esplorare le trattorie locali a tua discrezione.

Duration7 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Group typePrivate — your party only
ReferenceLKWK2X7AXC

What’s included

Included

  • Transport through out the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Port pick-up and drop-off.
  • Service of an English-speaking chauffeur guide.
  • Entrance fees to National Museum Colombo and Ganagarama Temple.

Not included

  • Entrance fees where not mentioned.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Expenses of personal nature.

Day-by-day itinerary

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Day 1 — Colombo City Tour from Colombo Port

You will start your tour when you get picked up by your chauffeur at 0900 hrs from the gates of Colombo Port. Journey into the heart of Sri Lanka on this private Colombo City Tour and witness spectacular sights with memorable experiences.

From the elegant colonial buildings to the sprawling metropolis of the city, Colombo has a multitude of sights and sounds for you to experience. With all these spectacular sceneries, this wonderful city will never cease to amaze you. Visit amazing historical landmarks with captivating stories and learn the history behind one of the richest cultures in Asia. Embark in an adventure like never before and become a part of the city with this private tour of Colombo.

Colombo Lighthouse, The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower designed by Lady Ward (built before the Big Ben in London), Galle Face Promenade with cannons of World War II, South Expansion of the Colombo Harbour, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, BMICH, the scenic Beira Lake in the heart of the city, The War Memorial, Public Library, National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Gangarama Temple, Dewatagaha Mosque, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo Town Hall, and many more historical and important landmarks and places that make an interesting tapestry of the life within the city limits of Colombo.

At the end of your tour you will be dropped off back at the gates of Colombo Port.

Please note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Our chauffeur guide will purchase the entrance tickets for the respective mentioned sites at the entrance and hand over them to the clients at each respective sites.
  • Gate No A1 of Colombo Port

Comfortable walking shoes and hats recommended for this tour. 

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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3.9 of 5 bubbles on TripAdvisor
3.9 / 5 · 356 reviews
#16 of 185 things to do in Colombo
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Architecture lovers
Seems to be the financial hub and is much quieter on a Sunday which made it easy to walk around. Some ATM's are easy to access here and not much was open except the Dutch hospital area. Some beautiful architecture can…
ShelleyM512 · Apr 2025 · via TripAdvisor
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The business quarter of the city
This part is totally different than Pettah. It was the centre of Dutch and Portuguese colonialism, so we saw some colonial style buildings but also many modern luxury hotels. Today it is the seat of bankers and traders,…
laczkozsu · Jun 2024 · via TripAdvisor
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The Old and the New Co-Existed Here!
I noted the presence of both the new and old parts of Colombo here: For the old parts, there are the Clock Tower, the Memorial, etc. For the new ones, there are the modern commercial buildings such as the Twin Towers B…
LolaGo1 · Mar 2024 · via TripAdvisor
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Colombo Fort
Colombo Fort is the business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and has the Colombo Stock Exchange, World Trade Centre, Bank of Ceylon headquarters and General Post Office.
petermY2777LY · Aug 2023 · via TripAdvisor

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