Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. worth booking?
Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. is a 4-hour experience in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from $50 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (9)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Booking a private tour of Colombo means you will enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions. Climb into a tuk tuk—a motorized rickshaw—to travel like a local, weaving through traffic and enjoying up-close views of daily life in Colombo. Your guide will lead you on a carefully curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the area. Personalized attention for your group on a private tour See Colombo in just a half day on a comprehensive tour Multiple stops are made easy with travel via tuk tuk Move at your own pace through the city. To find your tuk-tuk driver you No need to go to the exit gates of the port. avoid Hustle-and-bustle, no delay, no risk of getting lost. Your Driver is waiting for you on time at the deck. We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursions,
What you get
About this experience
Booking a private tour of Colombo means you will enjoy personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions. Climb into a tuk tuk—a motorized rickshaw—to travel like a local, weaving through traffic and enjoying up-close views of daily life in Colombo. Your guide will lead you on a carefully curated itinerary designed to show you the best of the area. Personalized attention for your group on a private tour See Colombo in just a half day on a comprehensive tour Multiple stops are made easy with travel via tuk tuk Move at your own pace through the city. To find your tuk-tuk driver you No need to go to the exit gates of the port. avoid Hustle-and-bustle, no delay, no risk of getting lost. Your Driver is waiting for you on time at the deck. We Make your travel easier and more comfortable with our shore excursions,
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
pickup from Colombo port passenger terminal The 100-year-old clock tower, several British-Built colonial buildings, St Anthony's Shrine, The church's origins relate to the early Dutch colonial period, • Red mosque, • colorful Pettah Bazaar
Pass by without stopping
The Lotus Tower is currently the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia. Lotus Tower also referred to as Colombo Lotus Tower, is a 350 m (1,150 ft) tall tower, located in Colombo 01, It has been called a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka as of 2019, the tower is the tallest self-supported structure in South Asia; the second tallest structure in South Asia, entrance fee is 20 us $ which is not included.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Colombo Arulmigu Sivasubramaniya Swami Kovil
The Hindu temple has a history going back over a century and is dedicated to lord Murugan. The towering gopuram of the temple is intricately sculpted, depicting lord Murugan and stories related to him. The temple celebrates all festivities related to the deity and many devotees visit this temple to beseech the blessings of Skanda.
10 minutes here
Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century. The Seema Malakaya, on the other hand, is a serene meditation site nestled on the Beira Lake and is a unique place to visit when you’re exploring Colombo.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Independent hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built to commemorate of independence of Sri Lanka from British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceyleonese elected legislature on the 04th of February 1948.
15 minutes here
Viharamahadevi Park
The Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park in 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. The park was built on land donated to Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with the Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war, the park was restored and opened to the public in 1951. the Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the Mayor of Colombo. Built-in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council. we local it white house.
20 minutes here
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
Cinnamon gardens, Art Gallery, Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall BMICH, The Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre -Opera house
15 minutes here
Wall ART Street
Green Path turns into an avenue for street artists and craftsmen to display their work. As such many abstract paintings, multi-frame wall art, oil paintings, and many such pieces of art brighten up the entire place. Woodworking and metalworking craftsmen, with a number of other handcrafted item sellers, Gem museum and Ceylon tea and Jewelry store.
45 minutes here
Old Parliament Building
Galle faces green, old parliament, Beire Lake, the dutch hospital complex, and back to the cruise.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 2 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Colombo City Boy
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We were met at the ship...
We were met at the ship by our guide. Great! It was very hot in Colombo and our guide offered us the choice of very nice A/C car or tuk tuk. Since we were in a tuk tuk the day before we opted for the car. Very good decision. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. We toured all the major points of interest and stopped at to shop for tea and spices. After our tour we taken back to the ship.Literally a few steps from the ship’s entrance. Great tour. Very happy that we booked with Viatar!
Response from the operator: Thank you,
via Viator
Dangerous
Sadly we just didn't get the tour we paid for. It started well enough but after a visit to the back of the mosque and a temple, we instead started to visit 'freinds' of the driver. One pointed to a tree in a park, then asked for money and that continued throughout. We also went to a tea shop, a jewellery shop and a gift shop but missed out on much that was advertised and that we paid to see, including the temple on the lake- the main reason for us booking. To top it off, from one of the shops, near to the port, the driver drove back to the centre and demanded more money to take us back to the ship! We complained to the manager who did offer to take us in a car to the things we missed out on but neither my wife or I felt safe in doing so, who knows what they would have asked for? Avoid the company at all cost, but Colombo is a great city at least
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our services and better manage customer expectations. When booking tours or transportation online, it’s important for travelers to carefully read the full product description to understand what is included and what may require additional costs. In this case, the driver was simply following the standard procedure, which may have led to a misunderstanding. Many tuk-tuk drivers, while excellent at their jobs, may have limited English proficiency, which can occasionally cause communication challenges. The admission fees for certain temples are not always included in the initial booking, and we always advise customers to clarify such details beforehand. We are continually working to improve how we communicate these points to ensure a smoother experience for all. We are grateful for your feedback and will use it to better inform future travelers about what to expect, helping them avoid any confusion. Our goal is to ensure that everyone enjoys their journey with us, and your input is invaluable in guiding our improvements. Finally, as requested, you are welcome to claim a full refund if you feel that your experience did not meet expectations. Thanks again for your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future.
via Viator
Colombo tuk tuk
Good tour but just be advised this tour is purely a tuk tuk around and doesn’t cover any entrance costs to anything you might visit. There seems to be a lot of visits to temples where there’s an entrance fee that you pay to driver. Best advice is be firm and visit sights and only visit temples you genuinely want to visit or trip could get costly. At the end they will try to take you to obligatory spice shop, jewellery shop etc, just refuse if you don’t want to go. Other than that great little tour.
Response from the operator: Thanks and noted your experience.
via Viator
Our guide was excellent & very professional!
Our guide gave us a great insight of the area & very accommodating. We were impressed of all the things we saw.
Response from the operator: Thank you. hope to see you soon !
via Viator
Tuk-Tuk Fun in Sri Lanka
This was amazing! Our guides were awesome! Travelling around Colombo quickly and efficiently, seeing all the sites close up, with photo stops anytime you wanted! We visited Hindu temples and Buddhist temples with complete explanations by our guides. We stopped at two local shops for authentic souvenirs, and then went for lunch for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. The tour was advertised to be 3-4 hours, but ours was 5+ hours!
Response from the operator: thanks,
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Colombo City Boy, who run 25 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.0.
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Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Colombo.
How much does Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Colombo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Colombo is not rushed.
Is Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Colombo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Colombo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Colombo and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Colombo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Colombo?
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On Outty we rank every Colombo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Flexi dates on all 5 to 7 days packages for car and English speaking driver, Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle, Private Multi Day Sri Lanka Tour with Chauffeur. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Colombo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.?
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Included: Private transportation; and Driver/guide. Not included: Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 2 listed pickup locations in and around Colombo. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions. if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Colombo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Tuk Tuk Tours From Colombo Port Passenger Dock Shore Excursions.?
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Across 9 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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