COLOMBO · SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular city tours in and around Colombo. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book with.
A private tuk-tuk tour of Colombo’s temples, markets, colonial landmarks, and sea views with tea tasting, coconut water, and entry fees.
Most Popular“Prem was an amazing host for the city and was so lovely and helpful with all our questions.”
A private 4-hour Colombo tuk-tuk tour that strings together temples, forts, Pettah markets, and sea views, with tea and a local meal included.
“This was a great tour and a nice way to get a sense of the city, along with so often it's history. I loved going to the cities central market, getting to experience day to day life. Faizal my guide was really friendly, helpful and informative. Great value for money and highly recommended, especially if…”
Private tuk-tuk tour through Colombo’s big landmarks, temples, markets, and ocean views, with hotel pickup and many entry fees included.
“we have a 4 hours tour of colombo via tuktuk. our driver brought us to main tourist attractions in colombo. he was knowledgeable and flexible with the sched. there are some sites we decided to skip, for example, and it was fine with him.”
4-hour private tuk-tuk tour of Colombo with guide, all entry tickets, coconut water and Ceylon tea. Temples, forts, markets.
“The whole tour was fun and informative. it helped cover all major tourist sites in the city. Bobby our guide was very helpful. would highly recommend him as a guide.”
$24 private 4-hour Colombo tuk-tuk city tour with pickup, mobile tickets, and many included entries from Red Mosque to Pettah markets.
“Lots to see. Guides want to accommodate us. Comfortable and on time. Tuk tuks wete in good shape. Loved the cobra and the snake charmer.”
Open-air private tuk tuk tour of Colombo with temple and Independence stops, Sri Lankan tea tasting, and traditional lunch or dinner.
“My driver Dinuka arrived at my hotel on time and he was very knowledgeable about all the history of Colombo, including its temples and historic architecture. He constantly checked if I was OK in the heat and the pace of out site seeing. I highly recommend him if you want a fantasice guide in Colombo.…”
Private tuk tuk tour of Colombo with hotel pickup, temple and lighthouse stops, tea tasting, plus included tickets for $28.
“Tuk tuk tour is a great way to explore Colombo! You get quickly and easily to the main sights. Stalin has great knowledge of the history of Sri Lanka and knows exactly which places to go to - the tour has a great balance of different activities and places. My favourite was tea tasting :)…”
Colombo tuk-tuk food tour in 3 hours: wade, hoppers, kottu, Ceylon tea tasting, temple stops, and hotel pickup.
“Our driver was punctual, knowledgeable, and very helpful! He was also a great photographer! Highly recommended.”
Colombo airport to city transfer with sign-holding driver, safe cars, expressway ride, and stress-free drop-off for up to 3.
“Our driver was waiting for us with a sign bearing my name as soon as we exited customs in Colombo. Pleasant ride to the hotel. Very convenient and hassle free.”
Ride a tuk-tuk through Colombo’s temples and markets with coffee, tea, lunch or street-food dinner, and key sights in 3–4 hours.
“Obama was a terrific tour guide. Well informed and especially a safe and good tuk tuk”
A 5-hour private Colombo city tour by car with a driver-guide, covering Gangaramaya, the National Museum, Pettah Market, a mosque, and Galle Face Green.
“We went around the whole island. Richan was very relaxed and professional. The bus was clean and our driver was excellent. Highly recommended.”
A 3-hour tuk-tuk tour of Colombo with hotel pickup, photo stops at major sights, temple etiquette, and time for souvenirs and street food.
“Today's tour of Colombo was wonderful, I was very happy to meet my guide (his name is Naveen), he is a professional in his field, told interesting facts and answered all my questions, even treated me to chocolate milk, it was very nice and pleasant, he took photographs of me in the most beautiful spots,…”
Private half-day Colombo tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned car, mosque-temple sites, markets, cathedral, shopping. $60 pp.
“Driver was so pleasant. Vehicle was clean and air conditioned and he tailored the trip to places of interest that we would like to see. Shared information with us too. Highly recommended.”
Private Colombo tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, temple stops, Pettah Market, colonial sights, and gem shopping, led by English-speaking guides.
“Informative and friendly, great way to see the sights ☺️”
Private car full-day Colombo route hitting temples, markets, parks, and museums with pickup and customization for up to 3.
“Excellent tour by the city! Interesting and pleasant stops. He gave us chances to take pictures of buildings!”
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