Colombo City Tour: An Insightful Walk Exploring Landmarks and Markets with a Local Guide
Colombo
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of Colombo City, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore landmarks, markets, and cultural sites, including Galle Face Green, Colombo Fort Clock Tower, Pettah Market, Red Mosque, Fort Railway Station, and Gangaramaya Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galle Fort Lighthouse - (scheduled Timing 13:00 hrs to 13:25 hrs) Meeting at the Entrance and walk to Galle Buck Light House. Briefing about the Itinerary, A small Introduction about the Pearl of Indian Ocean
  • Galle Face Green - (scheduled Timing 13:35 hrs to 14:15 hrs) Your first stop on your walk will be at Galle Face. This wide green space adjoining the beach lies close to several landmarks, including the Old Parliament and Galle Face Hotel. It’s used as an open-air venue for several major events. Continuing on your walk, you will pass into Colombo’s core business district. A place where millions and billions of Sri Lankan Rupees exchange hands. The buildings here mostly hail from the colonial era, a place of ‘old money’. The Fort Clock Tower stands at a crossroad and tells the time to busy passers-by. During the time it was built in the 1800s the tower not only served as a clock tower but also as a lighthouse. But now only the Clock Tower function is in use.
  • Pettah - After weaving your way through busy office workers and seafarers in the business district, you will be walking through Pettah. Grime from centuries of trade coats the ground and walls of old dilapidated warehouses dating back to the colonial era. But then you come to the market zone, and your environment bursts into bright color, noise, and smells. Hawkers shouting, people chattering in droves, colorful wares stacked in small boxy stalls, larger shops, and even on the ground, little carts selling fragrant street food, etc. It is said that every product that comes to Sri Lanka from abroad, passes through Pettah. So you can find anything and everything there.

After the interesting sights of the Pettah Market, you will be visiting the century-old Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque on Second Cross Street, also known as the Red Mosque. The area is once again filled with olden day buildings. The Mosque gains its name from the Red and White striped paintwork of the Mosque. You will receive a brief tour here. Next, you will visit the main rail hub of Colombo, the Colombo Fort Railway Station. Constructed by the British during their invasion, the station celebrated its centenary anniversary recently.

  • Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - The final stop on your tour will be the famous Gangaramaya Temple, which was built during the 19th century. This fully fledged hermitage is famous for its smoothly blending of modern design with classic Sri Lankan architectural style. Today the Temple serves multiple roles as a place of prayer, an institution of learning, an orphanage and more. After touring the Temple, you will return to your starting spot at the Dutch Hospital, completing your tour
What's Included
  • All taxes and service charges included
  • Guided tour with an English-speaking knowledgeable guide
  • Snacks and refreshments provided
What's Not Included
  • Food or Drinks
  • Expenses of Personal Nature
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

(SKU: LK61010700) Embark on an engaging 3-hour excursion to explore the significant sites of Colombo City. Enjoy the fresh sea breeze while strolling through the verdant Galle Face Green. Traverse the lively lanes of the central business district of Colombo and make a visit to the historic Colombo Fort Clock Tower. Explore the vibrant market lanes of Pettah, teeming with multitude of street vendors. Drop by the Red Mosque, an ancient religious site within the nation. Walk past the colonial era Fort Railway Station, the central railway hub of Sri Lanka. Conclude your tour with a visit to the sacred Gangaramaya Temple.

Location
Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct
Hospital Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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