Private Colombo City Tour with Traditional Srilankan Lunch

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Colombo National Museum

   National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

   The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct is one of the most attractive shopping centres in the country. The building was originally a hospital during the Dutch occupation of Sri Lanka, and is considered to be the oldest building in the historic Colombo Fort area. It was also used as a police station and an apothocary, before it was finally converted into its current role in 2011. The building is centred around two courtyards, which sometimes host live music. It has a few cafes, restaurants, shops and bars. It's a nice place to stop and enjoy the shade, and with low slung tiled roofs and attractive colonades.

   Pass by without stopping

3. Independence Memorial Hall

   The template Infobox building is being considered for merging. › Independence Memorial Hall Independence Commemoration Hall.jpg Independence Commemoration Hall Independence Memorial Hall is located in Greater ColomboIndependence Memorial Hall Location in greater Colombo Alternative names Independence Commemoration Hall General information Location Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo Coordinates Coordinates Construction started 4 February 1949[1] Completed 1953 Owner Ministry of Cultural Affairs Technical details Floor area 10,000 sq. ft Design and construction Architect Tom Neville Wynne-Jones Other designers Shirley D’Alwis Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

   20 minutes here

4. Old Parliament Building

   The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building

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5. Viharamahadevi Park

   Viharamahadevi 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

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6. Colombo Fort Railway Station

   This is the main railway station situated in the heart of Colombo. The building was built and put into operation in 1908. At present, the station consists of 10 platforms and caters 0.2 million passengers daily. It consists of passenger waiting rooms, changing rooms (utility rooms) and cafeterias. Station has special arrangements for disabled persons. The main seat reservation counter of the Sri Lanka Railways too is at the Colombo Fort Railway Station.

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7. Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

   The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister

   5 minutes here

8. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

   In the hustle and bustle of Pettah, Colombo’s core commercial district, is situated a most striking building, a spiritual haven called Jamiul Alfar Masjid. This mosque is remarkable because the 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, which gave rise to its common name, the Red Mosque.However, there seem to be a ban on Muslim women to visit the mosque due to religious restrictions. As there have been many who requested for a section for the women; there appears to be plans for such a section, where women can do their prayers, to be built in the future. Thogh the red mosque is an islamic religious facility, visitors from other religions are eagerly welcomed.

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9. Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

   The temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami DevasthanamKovil is one of the most beautiful and lovely attraction places of Sri Lanka. There are many beautiful and elegant paintings of God and Goddesss. Also there are an beautiful carvings of an astrology chart. The innor roof of this temple is decrorated with magnificent paintings. It is said that the temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami DevasthanamKovil is the most ancient hindu temples in Colombo.

   15 minutes here · Admission not included

10. A bazaar with definite Middle Eastern flair, the Pettah is where Sri Lanka’s multi-culturalism is at its most pronounced. The bustling bazaar of pettah is one of the oldest districts in Colombo and one of the most interesting places to spend a few hours. It is the most ethnically mixed place in the country. The crowds in Pettah can become overwhelming during the morning and late-afternoon rush hours, but the streets are still thronged during most daylight hours.  Large religious buildings represent a plethora of faiths, while more earthly pursuits can be found in market stalls and shops selling seemingly everything.

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11. Colombo, Sri Lanka is home to the 350 m-tall Colombo Lotus Tower. It has been referred to as a landmark that represents Sri Lanka. The Colombo Lotus Tower, the tallest self-supported building in South Asia and the tallest skyscraper in Sri Lanka, was built in 2012. The city of Colombo has observed as the tower changed the city's environment throughout the last 10 years, from its construction to the present. The gigantic Lotus Tower sprang from a tiny stem to reflect the nation's quick technological and tourist growth. (photo Stop)

    10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

ar, en, ta

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

OTN WORLD PVT LTD

Know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A small amount of walking is involved.
• The duration of transfers are approximate.
• the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.

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