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Explore Colombo your way with a private 6-hour vehicle tour designed around your interests and travel plans. Enjoy convenient pickup from your accommodation and travel comfortably with a dedicated driver who knows Colombo and the surrounding areas. Customize your itinerary to discover Colombo’s historic landmarks, cultural attractions, local markets, temples, shopping areas, and scenic coastal spots. Whether you want to explore the city’s heritage, experience local life, take photos, shop, or simply enjoy a flexible sightseeing day, you can choose the places you want to visit and make the most of your time in Colombo. Multiple vehicle options are available for groups of up to 12 travelers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers should coordinate with the supplier for pick up details
Itinerary
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1Pettah
Drive to Pettah, one of Colombo’s most vibrant commercial districts, and explore its bustling streets, local shops, colorful market stalls, fresh produce, spices, clothing, and everyday Sri Lankan goods. Visit a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple to experience Colombo’s rich religious and cultural diversity, followed by a visit to the historic Jami Ul-Alfar Jumma Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, famous for its distinctive red-and-white architecture. Experience the energetic atmosphere of Pettah and discover the multicultural heritage of Colombo beyond its major tourist landmarks.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Continue your Colombo city tour with a fascinating journey through Sri Lanka’s history, culture, religion, and colonial heritage. Visit the historic Wolvendaal Dutch Church, then drive through Cinnamon Gardens, one of Colombo’s most prestigious residential districts. Explore Independence Square, an important landmark in Sri Lanka’s modern history, and enjoy views of the Old Parliament overlooking the Colombo waterfront. Continue to Galle Face, Colombo’s famous seaside promenade with views of the Indian Ocean, before passing through Viharamahadevi Park, the city’s largest urban park. The tour continues to Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo’s most important Buddhist temples, where you can discover an impressive collection of Buddhist statues, religious artifacts, and cultural treasures.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Independence Memorial Hall
Visit Independence Memorial Hall at Independence Square, one of Colombo’s most significant historical and cultural landmarks. Learn about Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule in 1948 and admire the impressive traditional Sri Lankan architecture of this national monument. Take photos around the beautifully landscaped Independence Square and enjoy a relaxing stop while discovering an important part of Sri Lanka’s modern history and national heritage.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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