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Private Half-Day City Tour

By Aitken Spence Travels
3.3 out of 5
Features
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Overview
  • Historical & cultural sights in fast-changing Colombo
  • Fascinating blend of ancient, colonial & modern architecture
  • Serene spiritual atmosphere at a Buddhist temple
  • Vibrant bazaars & buzz of everyday life in Pettah
  • Private tour for an intimate & personal experience

Activity location

    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pick Up (Mount Lavinia City Center)
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour of Colombo city center
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Gangaramaya Temple
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your Colombo, Mount Lavinia, or Negombo hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum group size is 6 people.

What you can expect

With the help of a private guide, explore the city of Colombo and uncover your own personal highlights. Visit important historical landmarks, see striking religious temples, and immerse yourself in the lively shopping district, gaining an understanding of Sri Lankan life in the process.

Colombo, the capital of a quickly developing nation, displays many aspects of its newfound modernity. However, when you delve a little deeper, you find a striking diversity of culture that springs from the city's rich history. Admire a fine example of this blend of old and new at the Gangaramaya Temple. Located on the shores of Beira Lake, the site is a wonderful fusion of spiritual soul and modern architecture.

Continue to Pettah, Colombo's main commercial area, to find a delightful series of bazaars, markets, and shops. Here, marvel at the neighborhoods rich ethnic, architectural, and artistic diversity, arguably best illustrated by local churches, mosques, and the Khan Clock Tower.

Complete your tour having pushed past the city's glossy façade and connected with its more traditional roots, which reveal a place brimming with character and soul.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
Social distancing
  • Social distancing measures in place
  • Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Colombo, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Mount Lavinia City Center)
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Pick Up (Negombo City Center)
    • Negombo, Sri Lanka