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Colombo City Rides

By Galle Face Travel Co
Free cancellation available
Price is S$24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Sri Lanka is a breathtaking island, and its vibrant capital, Colombo, is a true reflection of its beauty. This dynamic city is home to people of various faiths, with Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam being the three major religions.

For tourists exploring Sri Lanka, Colombo offers an array of attractions. Ancient Buddhist temples with centuries of history, colourful Hindu kovils, and majestic Muslim mosques contribute to the city’s rich cultural heritage. Colombo is also home to the country’s largest domestic wholesale market, making it a hub of trade and commerce.

The city’s architectural charm is further enhanced by colonial-era buildings constructed during British and Dutch rule. Additionally, Colombo is a great place to purchase Sri Lanka’s most valuable exports—copper, tea, and precious gemstones—at affordable prices.

Known as the “Pearl of Asia,” Sri Lanka welcomes visitors with countless fascinating sites in Colombo. To truly appreciate your journey

Activity location

  • Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Colombo City Rides in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Wed 0:00-12:00
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$24.22 x 2 AdultsS$48.44
Total
Price is S$48.44

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    Bottled water
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Galle Face Green

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Galle Face Green 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.

Old Parliament Building

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A colonial-era building, constructed in the Neo-Baroque style, that served as the Parliament of Sri Lanka until 1983. It now houses the Presidential Secretariat.

The Lighthouse

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
A working lighthouse located near the Colombo Harbour, dating back to 1952. It’s a landmark that represents Colombo’s maritime heritage, though public access is restricted.

Pettah

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Pettah market street are the centre for local to shop everything that they want in different qualitys and different prices. The place look chaotic. Narrow market streets full of local searching for their necessities to buy, the place,tonnes of hustles and bustles. You will taken through the market streets in our tuk tuk on this tour which you will be able to see everthing mentioned above.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Colombo Red Mosque, also known as Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is literally an architectural wonder for the world that would stun you with its unusual colour patterns and unconventional yet amazing design. Located in Pe

Saint Anthony

  • 10m
Located in the heart of Colombo, St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade is a historic Roman Catholic church visited by people of all religions. Known for its miraculous aura and beautiful architecture, the church is over 200 years old and holds significant religious and cultural value in Sri Lanka. Travellers can admire the serene atmosphere, light a candle for blessings, and learn about the unique history of this sacred place.

Pettah Floating Market

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Pettah Floating Market is a series of pavilions constructed on the far end of the restored Beira lake between the Pettah bus station and the railway station. There are about ninety trade stalls and shops along the waters, with vendors selling fruits, vegetables and flowers on the wooden boats floating lazily on the lake. The entrance is on the west side of the market area with a wood-carved flanking marked 'The Floating Market'. The region is beautifully constructed with wooden boards, grey floors, and red terracotta tiles. Several restaurants and eateries in the market area give an enjoyable atmosphere to dine in.

Lotus Tower

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
he Colombo Lotus Tower – South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure and Sri Lanka’s tallest skyscraper – was established in 2012. Over the past ten years since its inception up to now, the city of Colombo has watched as the tower transformed the landscape of the city. The Lotus Tower grew from a mere stem to a monumental structure that resembles the country’s rapid development in technology and tourism. Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Pvt) Ltd was established in March 2022 under the Treasury, and all its transactions are audited by the Auditor General’s Department. Accordingly the tower was opened to public on 15th September 2022 with an overwhelming excitement from the public

Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Colombo, dedicated to the gods Shiva and Ganesh. It features vibrant Dravidian-style architecture with intricate carvings.

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Commence your exploration at the renowned gangaramaya temple, a significant buddisht sanctuary celebrated for its remarkable architecture and an extensive collection of buddisht artefacts

Viharamahadevi Park

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to the Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka, and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war the park was restored and open to the public in 1951.

Independence Memorial Hall

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Independence memorial hall is situated in the independence square (formally torington square )at colombo 7 in the chinnamon gardens. This hall was built for the commemoration of the independence from British in 1940s.the monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marketing the start of self-rule with the opening of the first Parliament by prince henry. Dukebof Gloucester occurred at a special podum February 4, 1948 this hall is designed on the architecture of the magul maduwa ( meeting hall of last king of srilanka ) located in kandy.the column and pillars are decorated with traditional srilanka carvings and painting.it is being one of the popular venue among travellers in colombo.you will be stoped by there on our tour you'll learn more about the area and history. Nice place in colombo to remember your visit to Colombo.

Ceylon Tea Supermarket

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
A well-known store that offers a wide variety of Sri Lankan teas. It’s a popular stop for tourists looking to purchase authentic Ceylon tea, a key export of Sri Lanka

Seema Malakaya Temple

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Seema malakaya (tamil:சீமா மலகாய ) is a buddisht temple in colombo, srilanka. 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 malakaya is a part of the gangaramaya temple and is situated few hundreds metres to its east.

Laksala

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Laksala is the only state owned gift & souvenir boutique and was established under the national crafts council and allied instituttions act, no 35 of 1982.since then laksala has witnessed numerous changes with an ever growing list of products on sale. Today laksala operates through 13 branches located island wide and offer the widest variety of all srilankan products at a reasonable price. Most importantly, laksala enabless the numerous industries that supply goods to it to stay both profitable and in business, today you will find on eclectic blend of items ranging from selection of beautifully packeged tea and spices to,colourfull batik ware to and elaborate collection of art and craft as well as the finishe collection of traditional srilankan gem and jewellery. Laksala is therefore your and stop guide and a visit to one of our stores feel like you visited all of srilanka!

Traditional Gem Mine

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Lanka Gems & Jewellery is a leading manufacturer of quality hand made Jewellery in Platinum, Gold and Sterling Silver studded with Natural Gem stones of Sri-Lanka and has experts in the area who have more than 25 to 30 years experience in the field of cutting gemstones and manufacturing high quality Jewellery to the most discerning customers who are always satisfied with the turnouts of their pieces of Jewellery. We are wholesalers, retailers and exporters of all kinds of Sri Lankan Gemstones (which are more than 85 varieties mined from the gem pits in Sri Lanka) and Jewellery to all parts of the world and have experience in trading with the rest of the world for more than 3 decades. Lanka Gems and Jewellery is a member of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka, the Export Develepment Board of Sri Lanka, and the Gem & Jewellery Traders Association of Sri Lanka

Location

Activity location

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    Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

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