SRI LANKA
Colombo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular colombo 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“Janake was a great tour guide. he was very professional and also friendly, happy to take into account where I wanted to spend more time. he explained things perfectly and I had a great experience on this tour.”
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.
“Highly recommended the tour, takes in all the main sights. Our guide Mr Caviar was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Private tuk-tuk tour through Colombo’s big landmarks, temples, markets, and ocean views, with hotel pickup and many entry fees included.
“All great! I was contacted by WhatsApp with all required details in advance. My driver, Shifan, was on time to pick me up and show me all Colombo!”
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.
“Nasrin from Colombo Tuktuk Journeys was easy to find when we exited the port for our tour and was a great host of his city.”
Open-air private tuk tuk tour of Colombo with temple and Independence stops, Sri Lankan tea tasting, and traditional lunch or dinner.
“This is a ‘must do’ tour especially if you have short time in Colombo. Dinuka, my tour guide for the day is knowledgeable, friendly and also he ensure my safety from the beginning of the trip till the end. He showed me the modern and local part of Colombo. You will stop by few religious…”
Private tuk tuk tour of Colombo with hotel pickup, temple and lighthouse stops, tea tasting, plus included tickets for $28.
“A fantastic way to see Colombo’s historical sights! The guided tour and local lunch were included, and we traveled alongside two other couples in their own tuk-tuks. Highly recommended. Thank you Starlin.”
Colombo tuk-tuk food tour in 3 hours: wade, hoppers, kottu, Ceylon tea tasting, temple stops, and hotel pickup.
“Just perfect! Our guide knew our needs on point. Hence, we had an excellent experience and highly recommend the tour with Ahilan. Cool guy. Go and check it out. Cheers 😎”
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.
“Extremely knowledgeable guide that showed us all the interesting sights. A really pleasant driver who took care of of us superbly.”
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.”
Private half-day Colombo tour with hotel pickup, air-conditioned car, mosque-temple sites, markets, cathedral, shopping. $60 pp.
“Another excellent Viator tour with John. Very informative with an excellent manner of describing what we were seeing. Definitely our man for any future visit to Colombo! Alex H”
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.
“It was a nice & comfortable way to explore Colombo. Trip & Guide was very well organized, Thanks to Niraveen!”
Private car full-day Colombo route hitting temples, markets, parks, and museums with pickup and customization for up to 3.
“Colombo city tour was not a good tour we wounded book this tour again Orr je have to like the museum the only part we liked was the market area ( only on day time) the driver uses toooo much hiss telefoon”
A private Colombo tuk tuk city tour with morning or evening options, major temples, Fort landmarks, Lotus Tower, Pettah, tea tasting, and sea views.
“Great trip around the sights of Colombo,, Faslam was very knowledgeable and determined we had a fabulous experience. Picked up and dropped off at the port gates perfect for cruisers.”
Colombo tuk-tuk city tour with guide: temples, colonial landmarks, Pettah market, and Galle Face Green. Private, ~4 hours, $29.
“Essam took me around the beautiful city of Colombo. I enjoyed all the historical sights and his history notes. Since I had only a few hours to discover Colombo this was a perfect match.”
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