Colombo City Tour: Private Excursion to Top Sights including Seema Malakaya Temple

Experience the best of Colombo on a private city tour. Visit the Seema Malakaya Temple, shop for souvenirs, and learn about local life from your knowledgeable driver.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Colombo Port Old Lighthouse - Erected in 1952, the present lighthouse stands at a height of 29 meters (95 feet) and replaced the Old Colombo Lighthouse, which was decommissioned due to its light being blocked by the surrounding buildings as a result of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. The inauguration was done by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. It is constructed atop a 12-meter (39-foot) concrete base and is adorned with four lion statues at its foundation. The lighthouse quickly became an iconic spot in the city for its sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. However, during the intensification of the Sri Lankan Civil War, the lighthouse was placed within a high-security zone, limiting public access, as it is situated opposite the
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • Local Beer (1 per person)
  • Port Pickup & Dropoff
  • Professional English-speaking Chauffeur Guide
  • All Local Taxes & Charges
  • Private Air Conditioned Vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food/Drinks
  • Entrance Fees to Gangaramaya Temple (2$ Per Person)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Avoid the hassle of navigating Colombo on your own and the potential of getting lost or facing delays. Opt for a private shore excursion that ensures a smooth and comfortable exploration of the city. Enjoy the luxury of a private vehicle, discover major attractions like the Seema Malakaya Temple, indulge in souvenir shopping at local handicraft shops, and listen to interesting stories about local lifestyle from your driver, which you would otherwise miss if touring alone.

Location
Colombo Port Old Lighthouse
Chaithya Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Judi103
Mar 29, 2024
Great overview - Had an amazing half day tour and our guide was phenomenal. We were on a cruise so he picked us up at the port gate which was great. We saw and did so many things, Buddhist and Hindu temples, mosques, tea, gems, government buildings, lotus tower, neighborhoods, shopping streets and beach. We tried almond tarts with our iced coffee break at the bottom of the tower (tasty but drier than cake we’re used to). Two of our group travel with walkers and poc’s and our guide made everything we did as easy as possible to accommodate us.
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Travelerjack
Feb 2, 2024
Great private tour. - Kingfisher Tours did an excellent job. I came by cruise ship and had a private guided tour at a very reasonable price. They were right on time to pick me up at the port gate. It was a holiday so traffic was light. In about three hours we visited all the main sights including the temples. My driver and guide Aashik was very enthusiastic and took pictures of me at the different sites.
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Sandrafx3283io
Mar 6, 2020
Colombo - The guide was on time and spoke very good English. He has planned our four hour tour so that we could get around easily before traffic build up n the city. We visited many of the religious sights as well as having orange coconut juice from a street vendor and sampling many different types of tea. We also visited a gem museum. The guide was very knowledgeable about Colombo’s history as well as how the city was moving forward into the future.
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Ali_a
Jun 26, 2024
Disappointing Experience: Unfulfilled Bookings and Poor Service - One of the worst experiences I've ever had. I booked both a tour and a transfer, but received nothing. I waited in the crowded airport in the rain with no one showing up on the same day. Later, I had an afternoon tour booked but was left stranded at the hotel with no one there to pick me up. Thankfully, the hotel manager took pity and organized a last-minute driver for me. Prior to all of this, the operator bombarded me with long messages full of emojis, boasting about their professionalism and claiming to be the 30th best company in Sri Lanka. I highly doubt that claim. I've never been stood up like this before, and I've traveled extensively
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