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Colombo City Day Tour

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo
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  • 6 hours
  • Colombo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This 6-hour tour will take you to visit most of the popular attractions in Colombo including Kalaniya Temple, Gangarama Temple, Seema Malaka Templte, Galleface Green, War Memorial, Independence Square and much more. By the end of the day, you will also go shopping.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka

The exciting day starts with pick up from your hotel by a representative of Sanota Walkers. Then you will be whisked to visit one of Sri Lanka's highly venerated temples called Gangarama Temple which is located on the famous and picturesque Beira Lake in the middle of the city of Colombo. The Gangarama Temple was established about one hundred and twenty (120) years ago and is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. Originally built to be a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land in the 19th BCE, the temple has grown to include several imposing buildings and become an internationally known place of worship, a centre for learning, as well as an assembly hall for monks while also hosting a museum, a library and a Relic chamber among others.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Seema Malakaya Temple, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka

Once you have had your senses excited with the old and the new at Fort & Pettah, it is now time to visit the world famous Galle Face Greenand relax in the soothing sound of waves lapping at the shores. Overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean, adjoining the beautiful Galle Face beach and the famous colonial styled Galle Face Hotel (which is known as Asia's Emerald on the Green since 1864) is an elegant promenade lined with swaying palm trees and frequently visited by both locals and visitors alike called the Galle Face Green.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Independence Square, Independence Avenue, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka

Now let us head on to a very special place called theIndependence Squarelocated just a few minutes away from the Old Parliament building. This building was built to commemorate Sri Lanka’s independence from colonial rule and is situated at the same location where a special podium was constructed in 1948 to mark the ceremony of Sri Lanka’s start of self-rule and new parliament. The Independence Square building also houses a museum displaying a history of all the individuals who struggled and fought for Sri Lanka’s independence.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Sri Lanka

The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, seven miles from Colombo. The Chief Incumbent is Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Lanka Tour Host, Colombo Sri Lanka

Drop your Hotel or Airport or Port

Inclusions
  • Hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Colombo
  • Local taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Seema Malakaya Temple
  • Entry/Admission - Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Negombo or any other area pickups (required, extra charges)
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Stroller accessible
  • Dress code is formal
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Recommend for pregnant travelers.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Meet your cruising excursions representative who will be holding a small sign board of your name near the Gangway. Please do not move out of the meeting area after the Gangway. do not take the shuttle bus and go out of the port promises.

Ports

  • Colombo Port

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

izs06

16 Jan, 2024

The driver was very knowledgeable of Hindi and Buddhists temples. The sights were fantastic. Even though the tour online it says approx 6 hours, we were informed that is actually 4 hours of tour then 1 hour of shopping which was not in the description. We did 4 1/4 hours and were exhausted, so it’s the right amount of touring. We recommend this tour.

kevineT3132CS

01 Feb, 2023

Excellent Tours with Lanka Tour Host. Colombo City tour was one of the brilliant tour with them. Deshan was the tour guide and he was knowledgeable. I and my wife enjoyed very well. Thank you Deshan.

amar1989navi

09 Oct, 2022

I most say the Colombo city Tour was amazing. Temples and sightseeing was fantastic.We would certainly book again.

lindad1987d

30 Jun, 2022

Excellent, Prompt customer service and personalised approach. Prices were really competitive. We would certainly book again Lanka Tour Host and recommend to friends and family. Thank you very much Chamika for your all arrangements.

Anthony L

23 Feb, 2020

Our city tour with Subash around Colombo was excellent and quite because of Independence Day, a nice lunch at a Curry restaurant,good local information and a very caring quire.

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