Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk

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3:30 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 2+Guided by Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka

Why we love it?

Experience Colombo like a local on this 3.5-hour tuk tuk tour that weaves through the city’s vibrant streets and historic landmarks. Begin with a stroll through the central business district to admire colonial architecture, then ride past Colombo Harbour, the Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Lighthouse, and the President’s House. Explore the bustling Pettah neighborhood with its market stalls and the Red Mosque, followed by a visit to Wolvendaal Church, where you can see Dutch-era tombstones and hear stories from the church keeper. The tour continues to Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil, the main Hindu temple, and Independence Square, a key site in Sri Lanka’s history. Discover the island’s gem industry at a Gem Museum featuring cutting and polishing demonstrations, then enjoy a tea tasting at a local tea factory showcasing flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. The final stop is Gangaramaya Temple, an important Buddhist site, before crossing to Bera Lake to learn about environmental challenges in Colombo. This guided tour includes tuk tuk fare, local insights, and all taxes and fees.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 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. 

Stop 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. 

Stop 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.

Stop 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

Stop 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

Stop 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
  • All Hotels in Colombo Colombo Port

Know Before You Go

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $45 Per 1 adult