Colombo Trip Overview
Explore Colombo City with a local in an air-conditioned vehicle. Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port of the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world and handles the majority of Sri Lanka’s foreign trade. During this 4 hour tour, learn about Sri Lanka’s capital city by visiting its most popular attractions. This family-friendly tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Explore Colombo City with a local in an air-conditioned vehicle. Colombo, city, executive and judicial capital of Sri Lanka. Situated on the west coast of the island, just south of the Kelani River, Colombo is a principal port of the Indian Ocean. It has one of the largest artificial harbors in the world and handles the majority of Sri Lanka’s foreign trade. During this 4 hour tour, learn about Sri Lanka’s capital city by visiting its most popular attractions. This family-friendly tour is highly recommended for first-time visitors.
Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Parliament Building, Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President’s House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Beira Lake, 02 Colombo, Colombo 01200 Sri Lanka
Beira Lake is a lake in the center of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago and this has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Colombo Fort Railway Station, Olcott Mawatha Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country.
Stop At: The Lighthouse, Colombo Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower is a clock tower and was a lighthouse in Colombo. The lighthouse is no longer operational, but the tower remains and functions as a clock tower. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha in Colombo fort
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Independence Memorial Hall, Independence Square, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka
Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Bauddhaloka Mawatha Near China Embassy, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People’s Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister
Duration: 5 minutes