Heritage of Colombo

Sightseeing Includes:

The city limits of Colombo and the Administrative Capital including the old Colombo area. Old Town Hall, market, beautiful Red Mosque and the busy streets of Pettah. Colombo Lighthouse, the Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower designed by Lady Ward (built before the Big Ben in London), President’s House, Galle Face Promenade with cannons of World War II, the Port City, South Expansion of the Colombo Harbour, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, Fort Railway Station, central bus terminal, Floating Market, Slave Island area and Lotus Tower. The famous Hindu Kovil with the uniquely carved ‘gopuram’, the scenic Beira Lake in the heart of the city, War Memorial, Public Library, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo Town Hall, BMICH, replica of Aukana Buddha Statue, Diyatha Uyana the picturesque market and landscaped gardens on the banks of the Diyawanna Oya, Parliament Complex, and many more.

TOUR:
Heritage of Colombo

DAYS:
Saturday and Sunday

TIME:
9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.

COMMENCING AND ENDING AT:
Galle Face Hotel & Kingsbury Hotel

PICK-UPS:
From Colombo city hotels en-route

TICKET PRICES

FOREIGN NATIONALS
Adults - US $ 35
Children - US $ 20
(Age between 3yrs-12yrs)


Stops:

  • Gangarama Temple or Chapter House
  • Boat Ride on Diyawannawa Lake
  • A visit to a handicrafts emporium for exquisite souvenirs from Sri Lanka
  • (Places sightseen and duration may sometimes vary due to circumstances beyond our control)

Tour Includes:

  • Live Commentary in English by National Guide
  • Snacks & Mineral Water
  • Entrance Fees

Tour Excludes:

  • Video and Camera charges

Note: Above itinerary may change due to unavoidable circumstances