Colombo Private Half-Day City Tour with Licensed Guide
by Sri Lanka by Car
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
The tour begins with a pickup from the hotel in Colombo by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Over the course of about 4 to 5 hours, travelers visit major city landmarks including the Old Parliament Building and Beira Lake located in the heart of Colombo. The itinerary includes a 15-minute stop at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, one of the city's oldest mosques, followed by a 30-minute visit to the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Next, the tour heads to the Pettah area, spending about 45 minutes exploring the busy Pettah markets, known for their lively and disorderly atmosphere. A short 10-minute stop is made at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, now a commercial and dining district. The tour also passes through the Pettah Floating Market before stopping for 10 minutes at the New Kathiresan Kovil, a Hindu temple. The group then visits St Lucia's Cathedral for 20 minutes; built in 1887, it is Sri Lanka's largest church with exterior design inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. After this, there is a 30-minute visit to Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd for gems and souvenirs. The last stop is the Old Kathiresan Temple, another Hindu temple, where the group spends 15 minutes. The tour includes all entrance fees, parking fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks, tips, and port or airport fees are not included. The private guide adapts the itinerary to traveler interests, such as local street food tasting, if requested.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Parliament Building
View the historic Old Parliament Building in Colombo, a key government landmark.
Beira Lake
See Beira Lake, located centrally in Colombo, providing a tranquil water setting within the city.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Spend 15 minutes at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, one of Colombo's oldest mosques and a notable tourist site.
15 min
Gangaramaya Temple
Drive-by Gangaramaya Buddist Temple.
30 min
Pettah
Explore the busy Pettah markets for 45 minutes, experiencing the crowded and disorderly local market atmosphere.
45 min
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Stop for 10 minutes at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, an area repurposed for shopping and dining.
10 min
Pettah Floating Market
Pass by the Pettah Floating Market, a local market area on water.
New Kathiresan Kovil
Visit the New Kathiresan Kovil Hindu temple for 10 minutes.
10 min
St Lucia's Cathedral
Spend 20 minutes at St Lucia's Cathedral, built in 1887 and the largest church in Sri Lanka, with architecture inspired by St. Peter's in Rome.
20 min
Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd
Stop for 30 minutes at Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd to visit a gem and souvenir shop.
30 min
Old Kathiresan Temple
Visit the Old Kathiresan Temple, a Hindu temple, for 15 minutes.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Colombo
- Full-Day Colombo City Tour in a Private Car
- Colombo Private City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning and Evening
- Colombo City Highlights by Tuk Tuk - All-Inclusive with Lunch and Dinner
- Colombo Cooking Class with Traditional Sri Lankan Food and Lunch
- Colombo Express Food Tour with 9+ Tastings in Sri Lanka
Colombo Private Half-Day City Tour with Licensed Guide
by Sri Lanka by Car
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$120Overview
The tour begins with a pickup from the hotel in Colombo by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Over the course of about 4 to 5 hours, travelers visit major city landmarks including the Old Parliament Building and Beira Lake located in the heart of Colombo. The itinerary includes a 15-minute stop at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, one of the city's oldest mosques, followed by a 30-minute visit to the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. Next, the tour heads to the Pettah area, spending about 45 minutes exploring the busy Pettah markets, known for their lively and disorderly atmosphere. A short 10-minute stop is made at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, now a commercial and dining district. The tour also passes through the Pettah Floating Market before stopping for 10 minutes at the New Kathiresan Kovil, a Hindu temple. The group then visits St Lucia's Cathedral for 20 minutes; built in 1887, it is Sri Lanka's largest church with exterior design inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. After this, there is a 30-minute visit to Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd for gems and souvenirs. The last stop is the Old Kathiresan Temple, another Hindu temple, where the group spends 15 minutes. The tour includes all entrance fees, parking fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks, tips, and port or airport fees are not included. The private guide adapts the itinerary to traveler interests, such as local street food tasting, if requested.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Old Parliament Building
View the historic Old Parliament Building in Colombo, a key government landmark.
Beira Lake
See Beira Lake, located centrally in Colombo, providing a tranquil water setting within the city.
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Spend 15 minutes at the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, one of Colombo's oldest mosques and a notable tourist site.
15 min
Gangaramaya Temple
Drive-by Gangaramaya Buddist Temple.
30 min
Pettah
Explore the busy Pettah markets for 45 minutes, experiencing the crowded and disorderly local market atmosphere.
45 min
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Stop for 10 minutes at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, an area repurposed for shopping and dining.
10 min
Pettah Floating Market
Pass by the Pettah Floating Market, a local market area on water.
New Kathiresan Kovil
Visit the New Kathiresan Kovil Hindu temple for 10 minutes.
10 min
St Lucia's Cathedral
Spend 20 minutes at St Lucia's Cathedral, built in 1887 and the largest church in Sri Lanka, with architecture inspired by St. Peter's in Rome.
20 min
Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd
Stop for 30 minutes at Premadasa & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd to visit a gem and souvenir shop.
30 min
Old Kathiresan Temple
Visit the Old Kathiresan Temple, a Hindu temple, for 15 minutes.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Colombo
- Full-Day Colombo City Tour in a Private Car
- Colombo Private City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning and Evening
- Colombo City Highlights by Tuk Tuk - All-Inclusive with Lunch and Dinner
- Colombo Cooking Class with Traditional Sri Lankan Food and Lunch
- Colombo Express Food Tour with 9+ Tastings in Sri Lanka