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Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup

4.7  / 586 reviews
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Colombo: City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk-Tuk with Pickup
4.7  / 586 reviews

Explore Colombo on a city sightseeing trip by tuk-tuk with hotel pickup and drop-off included. See some colonial architecture at the Old Parliament, eat delicious street food, and shop for souvenirs.

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Duration 3 hours
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Instructor
English
Pickup included
* Your driver will pick you up at your hotel or your own pick up location
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gamze – Sri Lanka

We had a wonderful tour with the guide Naveen. He is very friendly, personable and explained everything well to us. We can recommend this tour with him. Best greetings from Germany.

G
Gamze – Sri Lanka
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Freddy – United Arab Emirates

Naveen was an absolutely incredible guide. I cannot reccomend this experience enough. It was the perfect way to explore the city and get a feel for it. His driver Danish was very patient and drove slowly and safely. Thanks both of you again!

F
Freddy – United Arab Emirates

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Colombo

  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, කොලඹ කොටුව රතු පල්ලිය

    Pass by

  • Fort Railway Station

    Pass by

    Extra fee

  • Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil, ஸ்ரீ கைலாவசநாதன் சுவாமி தேவஸ்தான கோவில்

    Photo stop, Visit, Pass by (10 minutes)

    Viharamahadevi Park

    Photo stop, Visit, Shopping, Walk, Pass by (10 minutes)

    Optional

  • Lotus Convention Hall

    Photo stop, Pass by

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gangaramaya Temple

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Self-guided tour (45 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Independence Square, Colombo

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

    Photo stop, Visit, Sightseeing, Pass by (10 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Colombo

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the vibrant streets of Colombo inside a tuk-tuk with a friendly driver
  • Delve into the city's culture and history and gaze at the old colonial buildings
  • See many famous attractions, such as Sambodhi Chaityha ,and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
  • Admire the Town Hall and then visit the national monument at Independence Square
  • Eat street food and go shopping for some souvenirs to take back to your friends

Full description

Discover the architecture and culture of Colombo on a tuk-tuk. Drive to the Old Parliament, check out the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Sambodhi Chaityha Buddhist Shrine, and Red Mosque. Buy souvenirs for your friends and family in an emporium if you like. Get into the tuk-tuk at your hotel to begin the tour. Head to the Old Parliament, a colonial building that faces the sea. Also, explore some of the affluent residential areas. See the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, which was a gift from the People's Republic of China. See other famous attractions, including the Sambodhi Chaityha Buddhist Shrine, which stands on 2 concrete arches. Other attractions to see include the lighthouse, and the Red Mosque, a popular landmark also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque. Admire the red and white minarets here. View the Town Hall and Independence Square. Choose to visit a handicrafts emporium if you want to buy some souvenirs from your visit. Finally, ride back to your hotel by tuk-tuk to finish up your sightseeing tour.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk
  • Tuk-tuk tour
  • Bottled water
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Entry tickets for the attractions

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with altitude sickness
  • People with motion sickness
  • People with lactose intolerance

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Cooler
  • Baby carriages
  • Feeding animals
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Explosive substances
  • Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Moderate walking will be required on the tour
  • You must remove your shoes in the temples and places of worship
  • Shoulders and knees should be covered when entering the temples

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Gamze – Sri LankaMarch 8, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a wonderful tour with the guide Naveen. He is very friendly, personable and explained everything well to us. We can recommend this tour with him. Best greetings from Germany.
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Freddy – United Arab EmiratesMarch 31, 2024  – Verified booking
Naveen was an absolutely incredible guide. I cannot reccomend this experience enough. It was the perfect way to explore the city and get a feel for it. His driver Danish was very patient and drove slowly and safely. Thanks both of you again!
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Lukas – GermanyAugust 8, 2024  – Verified booking
Very nice tour. Nicholas and his driver where very friendly, polite and punctual! We can recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Colombo! They even took care of our special request. Many thanks and greetings from Germany
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Product ID: 458747

Activity provider:Apple Vacations

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