Colombo City Exploration by Tuk Tuk: Visiting Sights from Colombo Port Passenger Terminal

Explore the vibrant city of Colombo by Tuk Tuk! Discover top sights such as historic landmarks, mosques, Buddhist temples, parks, and shopping precincts. Book your shore excursion now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - pickup from the Colombo port passenger terminal, the 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, the colorful Pettah Bazaar, and Red Mosque.
    The Red Mosque is one of the most iconic landmarks in Colombo. The mosque is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular tourist destination.
  • Colombo Arulmigu Sivasubramaniya Swami Kovil - The Hindu temple has a history going back over a century and is dedicated to lord Murugan. The towering gopuram of the temple is intricately sculpted, depicting lord Murugan and stories related to him. The temple celebrates all festivities related to the deity and many devotees visit this temple to beseech the blessings of Skanda.
  • Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century. The Seema Malakaya, on the other hand, is a serene meditation site nestled on the Beira Lake and is a unique place to visit when you’re exploring Colombo.
  • Viharamahadevi Park - The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka and used to be named “Victoria Park” after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with the Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war, the park was restored and opened to the public in 1951.
    the Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built-in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council. we local it white house.
  • Independence Square - Independent hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built to commemorate of independence of Sri Lanka from British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceyleonese elected legislature on the 04th of February 1948.
  • Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre - Cinnamon gardens, Art Gallery, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall BMICH, The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre -Opera house
  • Wall ART Street - Green Path turns into an avenue for street artists and craftsmen to display their work. As such many abstract paintings, multi-frame wall art, oil paintings, and many such pieces of art brighten up the entire place. Woodworking and metalworking craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers,
    Gem museum and Ceylon tea and jewelry store.
  • Galle Face Green - Galle faces green, old parliament, Beire Lake, the dutch hospital shopping complex, and back to the cruise.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

To connect with your tuk-tuk driver, there’s no need to navigate to the port’s exit gate. Evade the chaos and delays, and avoid the chance of losing your way. Your driver will be punctually waiting for you at the deck. We aim to simplify your travels and maximize your comfort on our shore excursion, as you cruise around in a tuk tuk, exploring notable landmarks such as the centuries-old Khan clock tower, St Anthony’s Shrine, Colombo Fort, Colombo Fort Railway Station, Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (commonly known as the Red mosque), the vibrant Pettah Bazaar, Wolandaal Church, Temple of Sri Kalawasanathan Swami Devassthanam Kovil, Seema Malakaya Temple, Gangaramaya (Viharaya) Buddhist temple, Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Memorial Hall, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre, Nelum Pokuna Art Street, Galle Face Green, Old Parliament Building, The Lighthouse, and the shopping havens of Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, One Galle Face, Traditional Gem Mine, Gem Museum, & Ceylon tea super market. The tour concludes by returning you back to the passenger terminal.

  • Dress code is smart casual
Location
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Second Cross Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Doug
Jan 27, 2020
City tour - Service was excellent—driver was friendly and courteous. Took us to many great sites and tailored our tour to our personal tastes.
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