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Private Port Shore Excursions Colombo City Tour by Car
Colombo
Explore Colombo's vibrant culture, bustling markets, and urban lifestyle on a private car tour. Customize your itinerary for a personalized adventure.
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 with a sea view, 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 that stretches 500 meters (1,600 feet) along the coast in central 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 April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday, the church was one of the targets in a series of suicide bombings across Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 93 deaths.
- Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil - Built in 1857, the Temple of Lord Shiva serves Hindus in Colombo. Its architecture resembles temples in Tamil Nadu.
- Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - Known locally as Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid, or the Red Mosque, Jami-Ul-Alfar 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 attraction.
- Pettah - Pettah is a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city center Fort. It is famous for the Pettah Market.
- Pettah Floating Market - This waterfront market, with views of the Lotus Tower, offers excellent photo opportunities.
- Colombo Fort Railway Station - Fort Railway Station is a major rail hub in Colombo.
- Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil - This Hindu temple, the oldest in Colombo, is known for its vibrant ceiling artwork and secluded location.
- Beira Lake - Beira Lake is situated in the center of Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is surrounded by many large businesses. Originally covering approximately 1.65 km² 100 years ago, it has since been reduced to 0.65 km².
- Seema Malakaya Temple - Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, primarily used for meditation and rest rather than worship. Located on Beira Lake, it was originally built in the late 19th century.
- Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most significant temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, blending modern architecture with cultural elements. The temple is known for having a young elephant, Ganga, who is chained at the back, isolated from other elephants, and often seen swaying sideways and crying.
- Colombo Municipal Council - The Town Hall of Colombo serves as 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 of Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in the Port of Colombo. Located in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu.
- Independence Square - 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.
What's Included
- Entrance fees for temples
- WiFi on board (upon request)
- Bottled water
- All parking charges and taxes included
- Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers (Gate No 1A)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an intriguing journey through the capital of this island paradise to experience its rich cultural tapestry, lively streets, bustling markets, and the emerging urban lifestyle. Once a favored port city for ancient merchants, this commercial and administrative center is a melting pot of cultures, religions, and socioeconomic classes. Witness the blessed hinterlands and the stark contrast of the slums. Your tour is designed to highlight various facets of Colombo, from traditional to unique attractions, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Sri Lankans.
Explore the best of Colombo with an Air Conditioned Car City Tour.
Feel free to tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences.
This service includes an English-speaking private chauffeur (not a guide for lectures and storytelling) and a vehicle, ensuring a personalized experience.
This service is available for up to three adults or a small family of two adults and one child.
- This Only English Speaking Driver Not Lecture OR Storytelling.
- At time of booking, passengers must provide meet point and whatsapp number while abroad.
- Travel time is already included in the total duration of the tour.
- Please advise us the pickup details.
- Port pickup and drop-off for cruise ship/other ship passengers from the Gate no 01 A.
- There is a free shuttle bus service to Gate No. 1 A within the port terminal area.
- How will I find my driver? Meeting with a name board.
- Food and beverages were not specified.
Location
Old Parliament Building
Fort
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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