Colombo Trip Overview
Visit Colombo’s must-see attractions effortlessly while our guides fill you in on the need to know’s!
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 6 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Visit Colombo’s must-see attractions effortlessly while our guides fill you in on the need to know’s!
Itinerary
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Pass By: Colombo Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Sri Lanka
Completed during 1857, the lighthouse (decommissioned) was the tallest structure during its time. The clock mechanism was constructed by the Dent, who would later construct the mechanism for the famous Big Ben.
Pass By: St Anthony’s Shrine, St Anthony’s Mawatha Kochchikade, Colombo Sri Lanka
A Historical Church that has roots dating back to the early 19th Century during the Dutch Colonial Period.
Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
An old Buddhist Temple in the heart of Colombo with a mix of Sri Lankan, Indian, Thai and Chinese architecture. The temple has a library and a small museum with various ornaments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
The National Museum of Colombo is the largest museum in the Island. The museum holds collections of importance such as the regalia of the country, ancient artifacts and fossils.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Independence Square, Independence Avenue, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka
Built for the commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Old Parliament Building, Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
The building housed the island’s legislature for 53 years until the new parliamentary complex was opened.
Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street Galle Fort, Colombo 00001 Sri Lanka
Buzzing spot for the young crowds
Duration: 15 minutes