Project Description
COLOMBO CITY
Drive through the classic streets of colonial Colombo Fort and walk through the street markets in Pettah with a professional chauffeur guide. Visit Iconic and live cultural and religious centers within Colombo. Listen to the independence story at the independence square and observe the Colonial vibes at Galle-face hotel. Enjoy a perfect local lunch by the Dutch hospital historical landmark.
DURATION; 4.00 Hours (Morning/Evening). Starting from; Negombo, Airport, Colombo or any location in between.
Day experience
42.00€
PRICE PER PERSON (2PAX)
(By air conditioned car)
65.00€
PRICE PER SOLO TRAVELLER
Highlights
You will be picked up from your hotel/Airport and a 60 minutes drive will take you to Colombo city. You will engage in a conversation with our knowledgeable chauffeur guide along the drive to talk about the current affairs, culture and the history of Sri Lanka.
-60 minutes drive
You will visit Gangarama temple (Very welcoming) and observe the modern Buddhist culture and rituals at the temple with professional support from your knowledgeable guide. You’ll have the opportunity to offer fresh flowers at the Bodhi tree.
-20 minutes walking visit
Then you will continue the drive to visit Cinnamon gardens where you’ll find the independence square. You can talk about the story of independence and the current political affairs with your guide at the independence memorial hall very conveniently with the natural breeze from the gardens in front.
-15 minutes walking visit
Then you will start your drive towards Colombo Fort. Your first visit there would be the Galle face hotel (Opened in 1864) and the Galle face green public area. This would be your opportunity to have a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean and the rapidly modernizing Colombo city with it’s brand-new sky risers.
-20 minutes museum visit
You’ll then Climb Sambodi Chaithya to have a birds eye view of the Harbor and the port city. Then you’ll continue your drive through the old Colombo clock tower and other Colonial buildings of Colombo Fort to enter Pettah; The outer fort area where all the trading happens.
-20 minutes steps climbing, 20 minutes drive
Depending on the time, you can consider having a snack or a proper lunch at a restaurant in Colombo fort before or after the Pettah market walk.*The Dutch Hospital restaurant complex is conveniently located for for lunch. There you will make a walk to discover the busy street markets (Non touristic) for cloths and miscellaneous items, fruits and vegetables. You will also be able to Visit Sri Sri Ponnambala Vaneswarar Kovil if the timing is right.
SPECIALITY
Colombo is quite a big area and the expertise to show it in a fascinating way is a specialty. Our guides have the knowledge of the tour and the country as a whole. We are experienced tourism professionals. You’ll drive through the classic streets of colonial Colombo Fort and walk through the street markets in Pettah with a professional chauffeur guide. Visit Iconic and live cultural and religious centers within Colombo. Listen to the independence story at the independence square and observe the Colonial vibes at Galle-face hotel. Enjoy a perfect local lunch by the Dutch hospital historical landmark.
- Culture observation visits and opportunities to mingle with the locals
- Street markets and real life observation visits in Pettah
- Views of Colombo from different angels from Galle face and Sambodhi Chaithya
- Opportunity to enjoy lunch in a colonial building in Colombo (Payable)
Extensions
This tour doesn’t have convenient extensions on the same day. Check out our other activities and day excursions if you have more free days in Sri Lanka.
Simply send us an inquiry or write an email. You can also whatsapp us on 0094777449844. Most of the time, we can arrange this within few hours notice. You can book this tour every day. We recommend 8.00 AM and 2.00 PM to start the tour.
*We will pick you up from your hotel/Airport and drop you back for free.
You can make a direct bank transfer or we can consider accepting cash payments depending on the situation.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
The weather in Sri Lanka is based on the two rainy seasons; Yala (Little rain) season and Maha (Big rain) season. Over the years, these seasons are known to have arrived early or run late but the good thing is these seasons have sunny and bright hours, days and weeks in-between.
From December until April, Monsoon winds do not blow. And in July & August.
The South-Western Monsson (Yala) will blow from May to June and will tail off in July-August. Colombo and the South seas (Mirissa, Galle…) will be rough during this time. This is the time to visit the Eastern beaches of Sri Lanka (Nilaveli, Trincomalee). The cultural areas and the Central highlands are still great to visit!
The North-Eastern Monsoon (Maha) will blow from September to November and will tail off in December. This season brings a lot of rain to all parts of the island but luckily The sunny and bright hours, days and weeks in-between is common to this season too. Land slides, train breaks and floods are quite common during September, October and November and quite likely in the first half of December if the tail end of the Monsoon blows stronger!
Maha is the season of best deals, so it’s still great to consider for that kind of a holiday!
