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Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour
3.5
2 Ratings
Colombo
Embark on an adventure-filled city tour of Colombo, where you’ll immerse yourself in the cultural texture, explore bustling streets, bargain at local markets, and witness the vibrant urban lifestyle.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old Parliament Building - The Old Parliament Building houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Located in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is near the President’s House, Colombo, and next to the General Treasury Building.
- Galle Face Green - Galle Face is a 5-hectare (12-acre) ocean-side urban park, stretching 500 meters (1,600 feet) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo.
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital is considered the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area, dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka.
- St Anthony’s Shrine - On 21 April 2019, Easter Sunday, the church was one of the targets in a series of suicide bomb blasts across Sri Lanka. At least 93 people lost their lives in the blast.
- Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil - The Temple of Lord Shiva, built in 1857, facilitates Hindu worship in Colombo. Its architecture resembles temples in Tamil Nadu.
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid, or the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Located on Second Cross Street in Pettah, it is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site.
- Pettah - Pettah is a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city center Fort. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market.
- Pettah Floating Market - This market on a waterfront, with visibility of the Lotus Tower, offers excellent photo opportunities.
- Colombo Fort Railway Station - Fort Railway Station is a major rail hub in Colombo.
- Colombo Lotus Tower - Lotus Tower, also known as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 351.5-meter tall tower located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is considered a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka.
- Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil - This Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, is known for its vibrant ceiling artwork and tucked-away location.
- Beira Lake - Beira Lake is situated in the center of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Surrounded by many large businesses, the lake initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago, which has since been reduced to 0.65 km².
- Seema Malakaya Temple - Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, mainly used for meditation and rest rather than worship. Located in Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century.
- Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, blending modern architecture with cultural essence. The temple is known for having a young elephant, Ganga, who is chained at the back, unable to walk, has no elephant company, and sways sideways. Tourists have also seen her crying.
- Colombo Municipal Council - The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo.
- Viharamahadevi Park - Viharamahadevi Park is a public park in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in 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.
- Independence Memorial Hall - Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka, built to commemorate the country’s independence from British rule and the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.
- Independence Memorial Museum - The Independence Memorial Museum in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is located in the basement of the Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum.
- Colombo National Museum - The Colombo Museum, established on January 1, 1877, was founded by Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time.
What's Included
- Entrance fees for temples
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Colombo City
- All parking charges and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Colombo Lotus Tower Entry and Other Popular Tourist Sites (Entry Fees)
- Additional Hour (Overtime Upon your request)
- Pick-up and drop-off Negombo & Katunayake
Additional Information
The distinctiveness of a tour in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, lies in its blend of diverse culture, rich history, culinary delights, urban oasis, vibrant markets, and local experiences, making it a genuinely unique and unforgettable journey.
An English-speaking private driver (not a lecture and storytelling guide) and vehicle guarantee a personalized experience.
- Please advise us of the exact location to pick you up.
- English Speaking Tuk Tuk Driver (Not a lecture or storytelling driver)
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
- After booking, passengers must provide a meeting point and a WhatsApp number for communication while abroad.
- You will receive a WhatsApp message once the driver arrives at your pickup location.
Location
Old Parliament Building
Fort
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kirstyg226
Oct 6, 2023
Great way to get a taste of Colombo - The tour by tuk tuk was amazing - you really got a feel for Colombo being in the midst of it all. There is no other way to fully appreciate the sounds, the traffic and how life is up close and personal than to be in a tuk tuk through it. I was travelling with my 80 yr old mum and we felt very well taken care of. Ronnie our driver and guide was great at tailoring the tour to our needs and to compensate for the rain. We drove through Pettah market area rather than walk and he moved the tuk tuk to us on numerous occasions, so we didn’t get wet. Communication was great via what’s app and we were kept up to date when there was a delay in pick up time due to traffic. This was a perfect way to start our time in Sri Lanka and I can highly recommend for anyone.
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Nora_h
Nov 20, 2023
Not recommended - I thought we would get a tour including information, background, history, etc. (As I am used from other cities), however, this was an overpriced tuktuk ride as the guide had little to offer in terms of information.
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