Very Cheap Colombo 4-Hour Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All-Inclusive Entry Fees
by Colombo Tuk Tuk Journeys
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This 4-hour city tour in Colombo is conducted by tuk-tuk and includes all entry fees and taxes to the listed sites. The tour begins with a visit to the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque), noted for its distinctive red-and-white patterned architecture. Next, the route passes through Pettah market, where visitors can see the busy market streets from the tuk-tuk. Stops include the Old Town Hall and the colonial-era Old Parliament building, now housing the Presidential Secretariat. The tour also visits the Colombo Fort Railway Station and the Colombo Maritime Museum, located in a historic Dutch building with exhibits on Sri Lanka's maritime history. Other landmarks on the itinerary are Victoria Park (formerly Victoria Park, now Viharamahadevi Park), Colombo Lighthouse near the harbor, Galle Face Green ocean-side urban park, and the Sri Kailavasanaathar Hindu temple, known for its Dravidian-style architecture. The tour includes entry to a gems shop and Ceylon tea outlet, offering authentic local products. Additional stops include Independence Memorial Hall at Independence Square, the Colombo Clock Tower, Colombo Grand Mosque, and the Cargill's building. The guide navigates the city streets, providing time to explore or photograph each site. The tour does not include entry to Colombo Lotus Tower or Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. This very cheap tour covers many important Colombo sights comfortably within the 4-hour timeframe, providing a comprehensive overview of the city by tuk-tuk with all-inclusive entry fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Known as the Colombo Red Mosque, this building is admired for its unusual color patterns and unique architectural style combining Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical elements. Construction began in 1908 and finished in a year, designed by Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe. The mosque's capacity was expanded in 1975 to hold up to 10,000 worshippers.
20 min
Ceylon Tea Supermarket
A popular store offering a wide selection of authentic Sri Lankan teas. It is a common stop for visitors interested in purchasing genuine Ceylon tea products.
15 min
Galle Face Green
A 5-hectare (12-acre) ocean-side urban park stretching about 500 meters (1,600 feet) along Colombo’s coast. Originally laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, it was used for horse racing, golf, cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.
15 min
Colombo Lotus Tower
South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure and Sri Lanka’s highest skyscraper, established in 2012. The tower has become a prominent city landmark, officially opening to the public in September 2022.
20 min
Gangaramaya Temple
A significant Buddhist temple celebrated for its architecture and large collection of Buddhist artifacts.
20 min
Old Parliament Building
A Neo-Baroque colonial-era building that served as Sri Lanka’s Parliament until 1983 and presently houses the Presidential Secretariat.
10 min
Viharamahadevi Park
The oldest and largest public park in Colombo, located next to the National Museum. Named after Queen Viharamahadevi, it was restored and reopened to the public in 1951 after serving as a military camp during World War II.
20 min
Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
One of Colombo’s oldest Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, featuring vibrant Dravidian architecture and detailed carvings.
10 min
Colombo Lighthouse
A working lighthouse near Colombo Harbour dating from 1952, symbolizing the city’s maritime history. Public access is not permitted.
10 min
Wolvendaal Church
Located in Pettah, this is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest Protestant churches and a key Dutch colonial-era building still in use.
10 min
Pettah
A busy market area with narrow streets filled with local shoppers buying goods of varying quality and price. The tuk-tuk passes through this bustling market district during the tour.
10 min
Seema Malakaya Temple
A Buddhist temple mainly used for meditation and rest, located on Beira Lake and built in the late 19th century. It is part of the Gangaramaya Temple complex.
10 min
Pettah Floating Market
A market composed of pavilions on restored Beira Lake featuring about ninety trade stalls selling fruits, vegetables, and flowers from boats. The area includes several restaurants and eateries.
10 min
Independence Memorial Hall
Located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) at Colombo 7 in Cinnamon Gardens, this hall commemorates Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule in the 1940s. It was built where the first parliamentary opening by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, occurred on February 4, 1948. Designed after the Magul Maduwa in Kandy, it features traditional Sri Lankan carvings and paintings on its columns and pillars.
10 min
Laksala
The state-owned gift and souvenir shop offering a wide variety of Sri Lankan products including tea, spices, batik, art, crafts, and traditional gem jewelry across 13 branches island-wide.
10 min
Salie's Fine Jewelry & Gem Stones
A manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and exporter of handmade jewelry in platinum, gold, and sterling silver set with natural Sri Lankan gemstones. The company has more than 25 to 30 years of experience in gemstone cutting and jewelry manufacturing and is affiliated with the National Gem & Jewellery Authority, Export Development Board, and Gem & Jewellery Traders Association of Sri Lanka.
15 min
Bmich
A drive-by stop passing the Bmich memorial building.
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
A notable clock tower located in Colombo Fort.
Colombo Grand Mosque
A prominent mosque in Colombo.
Colombo Maritime Museum
Housed in a former Dutch prison built in 1676, the museum opened to the public in 2003. It features two stories with Italian-inspired architecture and displays sculptures, artifacts, ship models, paintings, and maps related to Sri Lanka's maritime history.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Very Cheap Colombo 4-Hour Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All-Inclusive Entry Fees
by Colombo Tuk Tuk Journeys
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$40Overview
This 4-hour city tour in Colombo is conducted by tuk-tuk and includes all entry fees and taxes to the listed sites. The tour begins with a visit to the Colombo Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque), noted for its distinctive red-and-white patterned architecture. Next, the route passes through Pettah market, where visitors can see the busy market streets from the tuk-tuk. Stops include the Old Town Hall and the colonial-era Old Parliament building, now housing the Presidential Secretariat. The tour also visits the Colombo Fort Railway Station and the Colombo Maritime Museum, located in a historic Dutch building with exhibits on Sri Lanka's maritime history. Other landmarks on the itinerary are Victoria Park (formerly Victoria Park, now Viharamahadevi Park), Colombo Lighthouse near the harbor, Galle Face Green ocean-side urban park, and the Sri Kailavasanaathar Hindu temple, known for its Dravidian-style architecture. The tour includes entry to a gems shop and Ceylon tea outlet, offering authentic local products. Additional stops include Independence Memorial Hall at Independence Square, the Colombo Clock Tower, Colombo Grand Mosque, and the Cargill's building. The guide navigates the city streets, providing time to explore or photograph each site. The tour does not include entry to Colombo Lotus Tower or Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple. This very cheap tour covers many important Colombo sights comfortably within the 4-hour timeframe, providing a comprehensive overview of the city by tuk-tuk with all-inclusive entry fees.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Known as the Colombo Red Mosque, this building is admired for its unusual color patterns and unique architectural style combining Indo-Saracenic and Neo-classical elements. Construction began in 1908 and finished in a year, designed by Habibu Labbe Saibu Labbe. The mosque's capacity was expanded in 1975 to hold up to 10,000 worshippers.
20 min
Ceylon Tea Supermarket
A popular store offering a wide selection of authentic Sri Lankan teas. It is a common stop for visitors interested in purchasing genuine Ceylon tea products.
15 min
Galle Face Green
A 5-hectare (12-acre) ocean-side urban park stretching about 500 meters (1,600 feet) along Colombo’s coast. Originally laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, it was used for horse racing, golf, cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.
15 min
Colombo Lotus Tower
South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure and Sri Lanka’s highest skyscraper, established in 2012. The tower has become a prominent city landmark, officially opening to the public in September 2022.
20 min
Gangaramaya Temple
A significant Buddhist temple celebrated for its architecture and large collection of Buddhist artifacts.
20 min
Old Parliament Building
A Neo-Baroque colonial-era building that served as Sri Lanka’s Parliament until 1983 and presently houses the Presidential Secretariat.
10 min
Viharamahadevi Park
The oldest and largest public park in Colombo, located next to the National Museum. Named after Queen Viharamahadevi, it was restored and reopened to the public in 1951 after serving as a military camp during World War II.
20 min
Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
One of Colombo’s oldest Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva and Ganesh, featuring vibrant Dravidian architecture and detailed carvings.
10 min
Colombo Lighthouse
A working lighthouse near Colombo Harbour dating from 1952, symbolizing the city’s maritime history. Public access is not permitted.
10 min
Wolvendaal Church
Located in Pettah, this is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest Protestant churches and a key Dutch colonial-era building still in use.
10 min
Pettah
A busy market area with narrow streets filled with local shoppers buying goods of varying quality and price. The tuk-tuk passes through this bustling market district during the tour.
10 min
Seema Malakaya Temple
A Buddhist temple mainly used for meditation and rest, located on Beira Lake and built in the late 19th century. It is part of the Gangaramaya Temple complex.
10 min
Pettah Floating Market
A market composed of pavilions on restored Beira Lake featuring about ninety trade stalls selling fruits, vegetables, and flowers from boats. The area includes several restaurants and eateries.
10 min
Independence Memorial Hall
Located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) at Colombo 7 in Cinnamon Gardens, this hall commemorates Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule in the 1940s. It was built where the first parliamentary opening by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, occurred on February 4, 1948. Designed after the Magul Maduwa in Kandy, it features traditional Sri Lankan carvings and paintings on its columns and pillars.
10 min
Laksala
The state-owned gift and souvenir shop offering a wide variety of Sri Lankan products including tea, spices, batik, art, crafts, and traditional gem jewelry across 13 branches island-wide.
10 min
Salie's Fine Jewelry & Gem Stones
A manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and exporter of handmade jewelry in platinum, gold, and sterling silver set with natural Sri Lankan gemstones. The company has more than 25 to 30 years of experience in gemstone cutting and jewelry manufacturing and is affiliated with the National Gem & Jewellery Authority, Export Development Board, and Gem & Jewellery Traders Association of Sri Lanka.
15 min
Bmich
A drive-by stop passing the Bmich memorial building.
Colombo Fort Clock Tower
A notable clock tower located in Colombo Fort.
Colombo Grand Mosque
A prominent mosque in Colombo.
Colombo Maritime Museum
Housed in a former Dutch prison built in 1676, the museum opened to the public in 2003. It features two stories with Italian-inspired architecture and displays sculptures, artifacts, ship models, paintings, and maps related to Sri Lanka's maritime history.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.