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Colombo city tour

4.2/5
20 reviews

Like four cities in one, Colombo is a grand mix of colonial architecture, verdant cricket greens and gleaming skyscrapers. Discovering all its contrasts, you'll visit the bustling shopping district of Pettah and the British monuments of the Fort area as well as Galle Face and the Cinnamon Gardens – all the must-sees of Sri Lanka's capital.

Boasting countless monuments, museums and architectural wonders, this Colombo city tour is jam-packed. Throughout the day, you'll see sights like the Buddhist Gangaramaya Temple, Wolvendaal Church and the impressive Independence Square. You'll call by plenty more interesting places too.

Drop in at the Fort area and tour elegant boulevards and buildings that hark back to the days of British rule. Then, at Galle Face, you'll see kids play cricket on the beach and view the mansions of Cinnamon Gardens. The vibrant Pettah district is famed for its bazaar and Dutch colonial architecture – pick up some souvenirs before rounding off with views across the Indian Ocean at the Galle Face Green and hotel.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Negombo
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Meal Included
Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
e-Voucher
Instant confirmation
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • See all the standout gems of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo
  • Do some shopping in the vibrant Pettah district
  • Enjoy top views at the Galle Face hotel

Important to know

  • Bring a bottle of water and money for extras

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport to and from hotels
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

AITKEN SPENCE TRAVELS LTD.


What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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  • K

    Keeley

    Traveled as a couple


    November 10, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    An enjoyable day out. One of the guests suggested visiting the Lotus Tower which wasn’t included in the tour. We visited the Lotus Tower and the views were amazing. We had to pay the entrance fee which was fine. Well worth a visit and it is suggested that this is included in the tour.

  • N

    Nightwish281

    Traveled with family


    August 24, 2025
    5

    Germany

    Es war ein toller Tag. Wir würden die Tour auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen, man lernt viel über Colombo und sieht auch sehr viel. Der Guide hat sehr viel erzählt. Ich habe die Tour mit meinem 12jährigen Sohn gemacht... für kleinere Kinder ist es nichts das schnelle Spießrutenartige laufen zwischen Ständen und Verkehr und Menschenmassen. Aber dies ist nur ein Teil der Tour die Tempel waren sehr interessant auch die Skyline.

  • P

    Paul From London

    Traveled as a couple


    February 3, 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very nice trip with our guide very knowledgeable who showed us everything we expected. A lovely day. Very nice lunch at a restaurant in the city. I can’t remember our guides name but a very nice man who was very friendly and polite.

  • J

    Jenny Chambers

    Traveled as a couple


    March 2, 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. We felt totally safe and looked after. Really good value for money. Super impressed.

  • K

    Kev

    Solo traveler


    July 17, 2023
    5

    United Kingdom

    Picked up from the hotel and taken back to the hotel by the same driver, on time. The sites were very enjoyable to the churches, buddhist and hindhu temples. A nice meal and good guide called Chinthaka who answered all my questions.

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    Deborah

    Traveled with family


    November 5, 2023
    5

    Germany

    Die Abholung erfolgte pünktlich vom Hotel. Der Fahrer fuhr sicher und war sehr freundlich, sowie der Reiseleiter auch. Er zeigte und erklärte uns Colombo und beantwortete unsere Fragen. War ein schöner Ausflug den ich jederzeit wieder buchen würde.