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Colombo Highlights Private Tuk Tuk City Tour – Essentials
Private Tuk Tuk Highlights Tour in Colombo
Private Tuk Tuk Highlights Tour in Colombo
Private Tuk Tuk Highlights Tour in Colombo
Private Tuk Tuk Highlights Tour in Colombo

Colombo Highlights Private Tuk Tuk City Tour – Essentials

By Tuk Tuk Tours Sri Lanka
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$52 and current price is S$41 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Experience the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka's capital with our budget-friendly tuk-tuk city tour. Perfect for travellers looking to explore both the iconic landmarks and hidden rustic corners of Colombo, this tour offers a blend of culture, history, and local flavour. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll visit ancient temples, bustling markets, and secret spots that showcase the city's charm.

Enjoy a refreshing coconut water welcome, convenient hotel pickups, and a personalised journey that reveals the true essence of Colombo—all for just $33 per person. Discover why our tuk-tuk tour is the best way to see Colombo, combining affordability with unforgettable experiences.

Activity location

  • Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
    • Colombo District Hindu Temple, No.11/15, Kovil Street, Captain's Garden, Maradana, Colombo-10
    • 01000, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Kingsbury Colombo
    • 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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Colombo Highlights Private Tuk Tuk City Tour – Essentials
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$51.29
S$41.03 x 2 AdultsS$82.06

Total
The previous price was S$102.58 and current price is S$82.06
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrella
  • What's includedWhat's includedIn-person Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEach traveller will get their own bottle water from our onboard cooler.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch / Dinner

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is already included to the proper tour duration

Activity itinerary

Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam (temple) is located behind the Colombo fort railway station. There are some other names for this temple such as Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple, Kapikaawatha Shivan temple. Many believes this is the oldest Hindu temple in Colombo. Its history date back to 17th century. Though the buildings here are not that old it is very impressive to see its classic architecture and sculpture. Your chauffer will take you on a tour inside the temple and show you around with interesting information.
Pettah
  • 40m
Pettah market streets are the centre for locals to shop everything that they want in different qualities and different prices. The place looks chaotic. Narrow market streets full of locals searching for their necessities to buy, screaming street sellers, tut tuks run all over the place, tonnes of hustles and bustles. You will be taken through the market streets in our Tuk Tuk on this tour which you will be able to see everything mentioned above.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Mosque is one of the iconic structure situated in Pettah district in Colombo. Due to eye catching appearance of its red and white swirl pattern, it is being a popular tourist attraction in Colombo. It was designed in 1908 by Habibu Lebbe Saibu Lebbe, an Indian Muslim trader who settled in Sri Lanka in early 1900s. You will be driven passed this iconic building on our tour, also be able to stop for a moment to take a picture of it.
Colombo Fort
Portuguese have built the Colombo fort in 15th century, developed their trading post into a fortified base and harbour to extend their control of the interior of the island. In the 16th century Dutch acquired the control of fort they demolished it partially and expanded bigger. By the time British were ruled the entire country they have demolished the walls and developed the are as the capital of country. Still you will see some remaining colonial buildings (most of them have been renovated) like Galle Face Hotel (once the mansion of a British Governor and one of the oldest hotels in Asia) Presidential Secretariat (previously the Parliament house), Grand Oriental Hotel (previously barracks for soldiers during Dutch period),the red and white Cargills department store buildings, the General Post Office and the Fort Police Station (previously a Dutch hospital). were also built during the Dutch period, Old Light house. We take you through this historic fort streets during our city tour.
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
This colourful Buddhist temple which has a history of 120 years is the most visited temple in Colombo. Temple runs a small museum, a collection of various artefacts and antiques belongs to Sri Lanka and different Buddhist cultures such as Chinese, Japanese, Korian, Thai will surprise you. “Seema Malaka” which is an assembly hall for monks designed by famous architecture Geoffrey Bawa, located in a lake close to the temple premises is also a one popular venue in Colombo. You will be accompanied your chauffeur with information.
Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) 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 rulers 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, who was a Sri Lankan queen. You will find some amazing tropical trees, fountains, a beautiful statue of Lord Buddha at there, ideal for a walk, yes we will stop there you take pictures for your memories.
Independence Memorial Hall
  • 20m
Independence Memorial Hall is situated in the Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) at Colombo 7 in the Cinnamon 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 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. This Hall is designed on the architecture of the Magul Maduwa. (meeting hall of last king of Sri Lanka) located in Kandy. The column and pillars are decorated with traditional Sri Lankan carvings and paintings. It is being one of the popular venue among travellers in Colombo. You will be stopped by there on our tour you’ll learn more about the area and history. Nice place in Colombo to remember your visit to Colombo.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTemple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
    • Colombo District Hindu Temple, No.11/15, Kovil Street, Captain's Garden, Maradana, Colombo-10
    • 01000, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Kingsbury Colombo
    • 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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