Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk

From $45 • 3 hours 30 minutes • Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka • Colombo, Sri Lanka • Pickup available • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk offers a unique way to explore Sri Lanka's bustling capital in just 3 hours and 30 minutes. This experience is ideal for travelers seeking an intimate and local perspective of Colombo, as participants are guided by a knowledgeable English-speaking local who shares insights into the city's rich history and culture. The tour includes visits to key landmarks and hidden gems, all while navigating the vibrant streets in a traditional tuk tuk, which adds an element of adventure. With all taxes, fees, and tuk tuk fares included, this tour provides a convenient and engaging way to discover the essence of Colombo.

Inclusions

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Local English-speaking guide
Tuk Tuk fare

Exclusions

Food and drinks

Itinerary

Step 1

Meet up with your group in the early morning at your Hotel,

Before boarding your tuk tuk for the day, take a short walk through the city’s central business district, where you’ll admire a number of colonial buildings.

Step 2

Continue aboard your motorized ride as you check out city sights like Colombo Harbour, the Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Lighthouse, and the President’s House. Then pass by Chatham Street, a now-trendy area that was off-limits for many years due to Sri Lanka’s civil war. Proceed from there to Pettah, a Colombo neighborhood that’s known for its diverse range of market stalls and the Red Mosque. Stop for 20 to 30 minutes to grab some street snacks or shop for bargains.

As your nimble tuk tuk ducks and weaves in between people, buses and bikes, you’ll zoom onward to visit Wolvendaal Church, a colonial-era Dutch structure that dates back more than 360 years. Take a look at the church’s collection of old tombstones from the city’s historic Dutch governors and then have a talk with the church keeper, who can share insights into city history and culture.

Step 3

Head next to Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil (Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple), the main worship site for Colombo residents, and then proceed to Independence Square, the location where Sri Lanka proclaimed its independence from British rule in 1948.

Step 4

Srilanka has its finest Gem Industry and the Island was called "Island Of Gems" at Ancient times.

You will be taken to a Gem Museum to see the History of Gem with Cutting and Polishing experience

Step 5

Head to a Tea Factory where you can get the experience of pure Ceylon Tea with tasting it (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry) are very famous flavours among them

Step 6

Make the last stop of the day at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Colombo.

Explore the architecture and paintings of this religious site before cross the street to Bera Lake, where you can learn more about the some of the contemporary issues like pollution facing city residents. Finish the trip with a drop-off back at your original starting point.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
As the tour visits temples, please do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Given the climate in Colombo, light, breathable clothes and fabrics are recommended.
Infant seats unavailable
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