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Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Sri Lanka, Western Province, Colombo
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Colombo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore Sri Lanka's capital Colombo that offers a unique mix of history and modernism! Our experienced and fun Tuk Tuk driver Blaze will show you around either in English, Sinhala or Tamil. Blaze has been offering private Tuk Tuk tours for over ten years now, which is why you will not only to get to see the tourist hot spots, but also places where locals go. One of them is the popular Pettah market, where exotic fruits, vegetables and spices have been traded for centuries. You will have enough time to stroll over the market and get to know local products.
Furthermore, you will get an insight into the cultural history of Sri Lanka that includes different religions like Buddhism and Hinduism. A visit to different temples is a must! Besides of a private tour, we offer help and insider tips in all other matters in Sri Lanka. We are looking forward to welcome you!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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: Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil, Kotahena, Colombo Sri Lanka

Sri Pnnambalam Vanesar Temple is a Hindu temple in Kotahena Colombo. Although the present temple is entirely built up of granite.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100 Sri Lanka

Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque ( Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Independence Memorial Hall (also known as Independence Commemoration 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. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Colombo Galbokka Lighthouse, WRPR+G84, Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

Colombo Lighthouse is a Lighthouse in Colombo in Sri Lanka and it is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Port of Colombo on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Galle Face is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Colombo Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Sri Lanka

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 (formerly Queens Road) in Colombo fort.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Sri Lanka

Viharamahadevi Park (Sinhala: විහාරමහාදේවී උද්‍යානය; formerly Victoria Park, Sinhala: වික්ටෝරියා පාක්) is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo. The park was originally named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria but was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu on July 18, 1958.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Seema Malaka (Sinhala: සීමා මාලකය) 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.[1][2][3] Seema Malaka is a part of the Gangaramaya Temple and is situated few hundred meters to its east.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lotus Tower, D. No. 320, D.r Wijewardane Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka

2nd tallest tower in South Asia

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pettah, Colombo Sri Lanka

In the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is the madness of Pettah Market.

It’s possibly the best place in Colombo to get initiated into the local Sri Lankan hustle and bustle, to ingest the sounds and smells, and to get a flavor of life in Colombo.



Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pettah Floating Market, Bastian Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka

The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake. The floating market serves as a tourist attraction selling local produce and local handicraft

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street Galle Fort, Colombo 00001 Sri Lanka

Dutch hospital

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cargills Department Store, No. 40 York Street, Colombo Sri Lanka

Colonial buildings

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Free Wifi
  • Bottled water
  • Parking Fees
  • Entry/ Admission- Dutch hospital
  • Enjry/ Admission- Ponnambalam neshwar Kovil
  • Entry/ Admission- Independence square
  • Entry/Admission- Light house
  • Entry/Admission - Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
  • Entry/Admission - Cargills Department Store

Exclusions
  • Entry /Admission-Gangaramayatemple Buddist temple
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct, Hospital St, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka
Traveler pickup is offered
You Can call me and tell me your Hotel name. Or Pick Up Adress.

Airports

  • Bandaranayake Intl Airport, Colombo Sri Lanka


Ports

  • Port of Colombo, 19 Chaithya Rd, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Sarah_W

17 Apr, 2024

My husband and I could not have had a better day yesterday! Blaze has beautiful English, and knows a lot about the recent and longer term history of Colombo. He shared many real life stories with us that were very memorable. He took us to the major sites within the area, including the colonial sites. He then he took us to a gem dealer where we learned a lot about the sapphires and other precious and semi precious stones that are mined in the mountains of Sri Lanka. This was a very interesting experience, and we enjoyed our conversations with the owners of the store and bought some beautiful necklace pendants for our granddaughters. After this, he took us to a Ceylon tea store where we thoroughly enjoyed tasting a number of different teas, learning about them, and how they are processed in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of the big tea exporters in the world. The tea was absolutely amazing. While we were involved in the tea tasting, Blaze called a store to enable us to be able to get a couple of cricket jerseys for our grandsons. He truly got it all done for us and it was a great great day. We could not recommend this tour and Blaze more highly. Blaze also communicated with us days in advance of the tour so that we felt prepared for the meeting place, etc. All went smoothly from start to finish.

Colleen_R

31 Mar, 2024

It was great to have Blaze there waiting for us amidst a sea of tuk tuk drivers! The tour was great. He gave us lots of local history and insight into life in Colombo and took us to so many important sights as well as opportunities for shopping. Would recommend.

lukegY4007FL

13 Mar, 2024

Great city tour. Blaze was friendly and knowledgeable about all of the sights. He provided a great history of Colombo and SriLanka. Blaze also speaks very good English.

John B

11 Mar, 2024

Great tour. Well organised and excellent communication beforehand. Saw all the sights and more. Driver was very knowledgeable, flexible and great fun

2605JPS

10 Mar, 2024

We spent an amazing few hours with Blaze on his tuk tuk tour of Colombo. He picked us up from our hotel and showed us all the important sights of Colombo. He provided us with a fascinating insight into the old and recent history of Sri Lanka. Blaze was so friendly and welcoming

User's Picture Gallery

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See Colombo with Blaze!

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Wow, amazing tour.

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Wonderful afternoon

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If you want to see Colombo this is the way forward!

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Solo adventure of a lifetime

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Perfect few hours in Colombo

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Evening tour in Colombo

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Excellent Tour in a Tuk tuk

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This tour was the highlight of our colombo stay

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Great tour of the city

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Highly recommended tuk tuk tour.

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Great English & good company for solo traveler

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