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Private Colombo Half Day City Tour 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$69.60
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Overview
The Private Colombo Half Day City Tour showcases Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, Colombo, known for its rich history and diverse culture. This family-friendly excursion is perfect for first-time visitors eager to discover the city's most iconic sights.
- 🏯 Visit the Gangaramaya Temple, a stunning Buddhist temple built over 120 years ago, renowned for its ornate architecture and a unique blend of Sri Lankan, Chinese, Thai, and Burmese artistic styles.
- 🕌 Stop at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, famous for its Indo-Saracenic architecture featuring pomegranate-shaped domes, and striking red and white brick designs.
- 🏛️ Explore Independence Square in the prestigious Cinnamon Gardens district, home to the Independence Memorial Hall commemorating Sri Lanka's freedom from British rule in 1948.
- 🌳 Relax in Viharamahadevi Park, the largest and oldest park in Colombo, perfect for shady walks, picnics, and family time in a colorful setting.
- 🚉 Pass by the historic Colombo Fort, where the Coastal Railway Line began over 150 years ago, and visit the Sri Lanka Railway Museum to learn more about its history.
- 🏙️ Discover Pettah, one of Colombo's oldest districts, known for its vibrant markets and religious diversity, offering a unique glimpse into local life.
- ⛪ View St Anthony's Church, a monument of love and devotion that serves as a spiritual hub for many in Colombo.
- 🕌 Admire the Sri Ponnambala-waneswaram Temple, a spectacular example of Dravidian architecture dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.
- 🏢 See the modern Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), a major convention center showcasing the collaboration between Sri Lankan and Chinese builders.
- 🌊 Check out the Lighthouse, one of the few operational colonial lighthouses, built in the early 20th century, featuring a functioning clock tower.
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Private Colombo Half Day City Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Pickup & Drop Service by Air conditioned vehicle
- Professional & English speaking Expert Driver
- Free Wifi Onboard (Upon Request)
- King Coconut
- Seasonal Fruits
- Water Bottle
- Entrance to sights
- Optional Activities
- Food & Beverages Other than Specified
- Food and drinks
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Gangaramaya TempleColombo is the most famous in Sri Lanka. It was built just over 120 years ago and is dedicated to Buddhism. The temple is celebrated for its lavish architecture and statues showcasing Sri Lankan, Chinese, Thai, Burmese and other artistic styles.
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Jami Ul-Alfar MosqueIts architecture is Indo-Saracenic, incorporating pomegranate-shaped domes. But the most extraordinary feature is that each brick is painted red or white and used in contrasting designs.(Photo Stop)
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Independence SquareIndependence Square is in the prestigious Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It takes its name from the Independence Memorial Hall built there to commemorate the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule in 1948. Close to the Square is the Arcade, a modern shopping mall housed in former colonial government buildings.
- Viharamahadevi Park or formally known as the Victoria park is the largest, oldest and most colorful park situated in the heart of Colombo. It is a perfect place to relax, for shady walks, picnics and most of all a great place to spend your time with your family. (pass by)
- The railway line was started over a 150 years ago by the British. The old Fort region of Colombo is one of the busiest areas of the city. In 1877 the Coastal Railway Line was created and that is when the first station was opened. At the time, the Central Terminus was in a place near Maradana, The location can still be seen as it is now serving as the Sri Lanka Railway Museum. (pass by)
- Pettah is one of the oldest districts in Colombo. It is the most ethnically mixed place in the country. Large religious buildings represent a plethora of faiths, while more earthly pursuits can be found in market stalls and shops. The crowds in Pettah can become overwhelming during the morning and afternoon rush hours. (pass by)
- St Anthony's Church is a monument of love and devotion to St. Anthony raised by all, rich and poor, in Colombo, as well as in the whole of Ceylon. May Anthony protect this City and this Island and all his devout is and lovers therein. (pass by)
- Sri Ponnambala-waneswaram Temple is one of Sri Lanka's finest examples of Dravidian architecture. This temple in Kotahena, northeast of Pettah, is built of South Indian granite. It is dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva; while not being too old, it is still a peerless example of ancient Dravidan architecture. (pass by)
- The new building for the Secretariat, Council Chamber, and Government offices will be completed in Colombo later this year. It will replace the current building, which was built during the British colonial era. (pass by)
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BmichThe Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall is one of the foremost convention centres found on the island. BMICH has over 16,000 square feet of floor space. The construction of this convention center was a joint project between Sri Lankan and Chinese workers.
- Sri Lankans purchase art to adorn their homes, hotels, offices, and as gifts. Nelum Pokuna street artisans have contributed their might to this endeavour. For tourists to take home, a painting depicting a local theme is the best memento. (pass by)
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The Lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses of the colonial era still operational to this date. The d in the lighthouse was commissioned so that worker in that area of Colombo can be more punctual since personal watches could not be afforded by everyone back in the day.
- The tower was built in the early 20th century by a Parsi (hailed from Bombay) family of the name Khan. The four-story tall tower remains there to this day on a landscaped roundabout. Water fountain that's attached to it has long stopped working, but clock tower continues to function. (pass by)
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Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam KovilThe temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil is one of the most beautiful and lovely attraction places of Sri Lanka. There are many beautiful and elegant paintings of God and Goddess. Also there are an beautiful carvings of an astrology chart. The inner roof of this temple is decorated with magnificent paintings. It is said that the temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil is the most ancient Hindu temples in Colombo.
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Private Colombo Half Day City Tour 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$69.60
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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