Tuk Tuk Private Tour Exploring Sri Lanka Capital of Colombo

5.0
(26 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Sri Lanka's capital Colombo that offers a unique mix of history and modernism! Our experienced and fun Tuk Tuk driver Ilham will show you around either in English, Sinhala or Tamil. Zen has been offering private Tuk Tuk tours for over ten years now, which is why you will not only to get to see the tourist hot spots, but also places where locals go. One of them is the popular Pettah market, where exotic fruits, vegetables and spices have been traded for centuries. You will have enough time to stroll over the market and get to know local products.
Furthermore, you will get an insight into the cultural history of Sri Lanka that includes different religions like Buddhism and Hinduism. A visit to different temples is a must! Besides of a private tour, we offer help and insider tips in all other matters in Sri Lanka. We are looking forward to welcome you!

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Cargills Department Store, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Independence square, Viharamahadevi Park
Parking Fees
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gangaramayatemple Buddist Temple
Colombo Lotus Tower
Beira Lake (Temple)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking. Please provide the exact location for pick-up. Hotel pick-up and drop-off Colombo and nearby cities can be reserved as an option (colombo Pickup & Drop Service). Port pick-up and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers will be at Gate No. 01 A. and Gate No 02 There is a free shuttle bus service to Gate No. 1 A within the port terminal area. How will you find me at Gate No. 01 A? After booking, passengers must provide a meeting point and a WhatsApp number for communication while abroad. You will receive a WhatsApp message from me once I arrive at your pick-up location.

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Meeting point

I will meet you holding a name board. I will be easily identifiable, holding a name board with the Traveler name and details.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

    Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque ( Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pettah Floating Market

    The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake. The floating market serves as a tourist attraction selling local produce and local handicraft

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Colombo Lotus Tower

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

    Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam, or Kapikaawatha Shivan Temple as it is also called by its devotees, is the oldest Hindu Temple in Colombo. Dedicated to the gods Ganesha and Shiva, the temple has been around for over two centuries. It’s also one of the most beautiful temples in Colombo.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

    Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Seema Malakaya Temple

    Seema Malaka (Sinhala: සීමා මාලකය) is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century.[1][2][3] Seema Malaka is a part of the Gangaramaya Temple and is situated few hundred meters to its east.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Viharamahadevi Park

    VIHARAMAHADEVI PARK 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.P

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Independence Square

    Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    The Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour is located in Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 07) a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the primary Anglican Cathedral, affiliated to the Church of Ceylon. Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo who was installed as the 16th Bishop of Colombo in 2020. The Cathedral is 50 years old with a worshipping community that comprises people from different walks of life. We welcome people of all traditions to join us in Worship. Date of Consecration : 1973 - 11 - 07 | Archdeaconry : Colombo Archdeaconry

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Traditional Gem Mine

    Traditional Jem Mine fine jewelry & gem stone is a leading manufacturer of quality hand made Jewellery in Platinum, Gold and Sterling Silver studded with Natural Gem stones of Sri-Lanka and has experts in the area who have more than 25 to 30 years experience in the field of cutting gemstones and manufacturing high quality Jewellery to the most discerning customers who are always satisfied with the turnouts of their pieces of Jewellery. We are wholesalers, retailers and exporters of all kinds of Sri Lankan Gemstones (which are more than 85 varieties mined from the gem pits in Sri Lanka) and Jewellery to all parts of the world and have experience in trading with the rest of the world for more than 3 decades. Sallie's fine juwelry & gem stone is a member of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka, the Export Develepment Board of Sri Lanka, and the Gem & Jewellery Traders Association of Sri Lanka

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    A well-known store that offers a wide variety of Sri Lankan teas. It’s a popular stop for tourists looking to purchase authentic Ceylon tea, a key export of Sri Lanka.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12

    LAKARCADE is the only state owned gift & souvenir boutique and was established under the national crafts council and allied instituttions act, no 35 of 1982.since then laksala has witnessed numerous changes with an ever growing list of products on sale. Today laksala operates through 13 branches located island wide and offer the widest variety of all srilankan products at a reasonable price. Most importantly, laksala enabless the numerous industries that supply goods to it to stay both profitable and in business, today you will find on eclectic blend of items ranging from selection of beautifully packeged tea and spices to,colourfull batik ware to and elaborate collection of art and craft as well as the finishe collection of traditional srilankan gem and jewellery. Laksala is therefore your and stop guide and a visit to one of our stores feel like you visited all of srilanka!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 13

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Old Parliament Building

    The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Colombo Lighthouse

    Colombo Lighthouse is a Lighthouse in Colombo in Sri Lanka and it is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Port of Colombo on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Colombo Fort Clock Tower

    Colombo Fort Clock Tower is a clock tower and was a lighthouse in Colombo. The lighthouse is no longer operational, but the tower remains and functions as a clock tower. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha (formerly Queens Road) in Colombo fort.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

    The building reflects seventeenth-century Dutch colonial architecture.[2] The building has five wings forming two courtyards. It is designed to keep out the heat and humidity and provide a comfortable environment within. Like many Colombo Dutch buildings of the era, the walls are 50 cm thick. The structure features massive teak beams. The upper floor is located in the front wing and can be reached with a wooded staircase. This upper storey has a wooden floor. A long open veranda runs along the length of each wing of the building.[2] Paintings of the front and rear views of the Colombo hospital, done in 1771 by a Dutch artist—presumably Johannes Rach—are preserved in the Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde at Leiden, in the Netherlands. These show that the building has changed little.[2] The original landscaping has disappeared

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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