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.