COLOMBO
The pick of Colombo and the island beyond it.
The 5 half-day tours travellers book most from Colombo, with what each one includes, who runs it and what you pay to lock it in.
A private half-day route through Colombo’s temples, mosques, markets, and landmark churches with an A/C car and included entrances.
Most Popular“Excellent tour. Godfrey our driver was so knowledgeable & kept us informed with much history & local knowledge. Adapted the day to suit our interests. Perfect introduction to Colombo.”
A guided 3-hour Colombo half-day tour with Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, Viharamahadevi Park, and optional Lotus Tower for $25.
“The tour was amazing! Very well explained. Our guide, Naveen, showed us many beautiful spots and explained history and curiosities! He showed us spots we wouldn’t have visited by ourselves. Thanks Naveen!”
Half-day Negombo tour: fish market, Dutch Canal, churches, plus 75–90 min Ayurvedic massage and Sri Lankan rice-and-curry lunch.
“Had a great time with Himantha showing us the sights of Negombo. Highlight for us was the fish market. Highly recommend!”
Private 4.5-hour Negombo tuk-tuk tour with hotel transfers, a local English guide, markets, Dutch Fort, Sea Street, fish market, and Browns Beach.
“My guide and driver was Robin. He was a very nice man. He showed me a lot and told me about the places we visited. I highly recommend it.”
Private 4-hour Colombo tour: Gangaramaya Temple, Galle Face, Pettah market, Old Parliament Building, with pickup and saffron tea.
“When the guide says theres not much to see in colombo and its a waste of money going to see the view at the top of the lotus flower building it was disappointing. I thought we were getting a knowledgeable local guide who would really sRead more”
The capital, the coast at Negombo and every day trip the island opens up from here.
