Colombo City Tour

Activity location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Activity Duration: 1 to 2 days

Age Limit: Above 3 years (expect family events).

Colombo City Tour is a great way to explore the culture, art, history, and vibrant nature of the city. Colombo is the largest city and the capital city of Sri Lanka and also the commercial capital of the country. 

There are many places to visit in Colombo city Sri Lanka. Colombo is a coastal city and offers mixed architecture, comparable streets of southern Indian states, and also the mixed architecture of the colonial era.  You can tour the city in various ways including by foot, by car, or the best way is the tuk-tuk. There are many places to visit in Colombo like the National Museum of Colombo, the Gangaramaya Temple, the Independence Memorial Hall, and the Beira Lake. Visitors can explore various markets in Colombo city like Pettah Market and Colombo Good Market, which offer multiple ranges of goods and accessories, clothes, souvenirs, and local products. 

Try some authentic street foods of Sri Lanka in the streets of Colombo city. Some of the popular dishes are hoppers (a type of pancake), Kottu (a stir-fried dish), and string hoppers ( steamed rice noodles). Colombo is a very chaotic and populated city with cozy roads with massive traffic jams. Colombo being a coastal city is hot and humid, so try wearing loose comfortable dresses like loose t-shirts, shirts, and shorts, and a sneaker or sandal is mostly preferred. 

About the activity

• Get your side bag and move out of the hotel on foot and take a tour of the nearby neighborhood. Hit the street and get some breakfast to eat. Try Kottu, hoppers, Roast Paan, Dosa and Parippu Vada etc. 
• Learn about Sri Lankan history by visiting the National Museum of Colombo and the Independence Memorial Hall.
• Relax on the Colombo beach and visit Mt Lavinia and Negombo for various water activities like swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. 
• Take a tour of the Sri Kaleshwaram Hindu Temple, the oldest and largest temple in Sri Lanka, known for its complicated carvings and architecture. Don’t miss Beira Lake.
• Tour around Gale Face, a posh area, and enjoy the vibe of lush greenery, Townhall, Viharamahadevi Park, and Independence Square.
• Take a lunch break to nearby restaurants and taste the authentic Sri Lankan flavors. 
• Take a guided tour of Gangaramaya Buddha Temple and learn about the temple's artistic collections, lavish architecture, and statues. 
• Enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Colombo with a variety of nightclubs and bars. For live music, drinks, and dance visit Park Street and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct.  
• Get a tour of the floating market at Pettah Market and chit-chat with some kind and welcoming locals while discovering a range of local wares. Conclude your tour with souvenir shopping.