Colombo Shore Excursions City Tour: Private Visits to Cultural Landmarks from Port Terminal
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Experience the best of Colombo on a private shore excursion. Visit cultural landmarks, explore bustling markets, and indulge in shopping for gems and tea.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque - • pickup from Colombo Port passenger terminal
    • Khan Clock Tower 100-year-old clock tower,
    • several British-Built colonial buildings
    • 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.
    • colorful Pettah Bazaar

  • Colombo Lotus Tower - The Lotus Tower is currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia.
    Lotus Tower also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m (1,150 ft) tall tower, located in Colombo 01, It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka as of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia; the second tallest structure in South Asia,

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, such as the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, One Galle Face, Pettah, Wall Art Street, Traditional Gem Mine, Gem Museum, Gem Warehouse, Ceylon tea supper market.

  • Old Parliament Building - Galle Face Green, Old Parliament Building, Beira Lake, the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, The Lighthouse, and back to the cruise.

What's Included
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • entrance fee 20 us $ per person which is not included for the Lotus tower
Additional Information

Experience the gems of Colombo without feeling rushed. We prioritize your comfort and special requirements through our shore excursions. A private vehicle takes you to must-see destinations, among them the historical Khan Clock Tower; St Anthony’s Shrine; Colombo Fort; Colombo Fort Railway Station; Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Red mosque); Pettah Bazaar; Wolandaal Church; Temple of Sri Kalawasanathan Swami Devassthanam Kovil; Seema Malakaya Temple; Gangaramaya (Viharaya) Buddhist temple; Viharamahadevi Park; Independence Memorial Hall; Independence Square; Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH); Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksha Theatre; Nelum Pokuna Art Street; Green Path; Galle Face Green; Old Parliament Building; Sambodhi Chaitya; The Lighthouse; Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct; One Galle Face; Wall Art Street; Traditional Gem Mine; Gem Museum Gem Warehouse; and Ceylon tea supper market. Your journey ends with a return to the passenger terminal.

Location
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
2nd Cross Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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