Day Tour of Colombo
A Worthy Start/Stop to Your Tour of Sri Lanka
It may be a long stay or just a short stay; either it may be a leisure holiday or a business holiday, a day tour in Colombo is always possible and worth visiting as the city has stored many things to offer you. Colombo is a fascinating city and a perfect blend of past and present as well as east and west cultures! Explore the urban color, colonial charm, and top attractions of the city in a nutshell with this Colombo day tour. Visit the biggest national museum in the island – Colombo national museum; iconic Gangaramaya temple; independence square – a symbolic memorial hall; old and new parliaments; Beira lake along with floating market; Viharamahadevi Park and take a stroll in Galle Face green watching the sea and savoring street foods. Enjoy shopping in Colombo visiting Colombo’s street markets to stunning upscale shopping centers as it offers ideal setting for same and visit restaurants serving food from all around the world.
Is this day tour for me?
With most of the country’s trade happening in the city of Colombo, whether you are a business visitor or a holiday visitor, going on a city tour is sure to open a few new doors for you.
Can it be Tailor-Made?
Yes, we can customize the tour for you. If you wish to go to any place not mentioned in the route, simply inform us in advance and we will make the arrangements.
When To go
Situated at the heart of a tropical country, the city of Colombo has friendly weather all throughout the year. Tour will normally take 5 hours.
Transfers
Hotel – Tour Attractions – Hotel
Tour In Detail
Gangarama
Gangaramaya is a Buddhist temple with a fusion of modern architecture and a touch of culture. Being a popular landmark of the city, this complex is built on a lake and consists of a temple, a conference hall for Buddhist monks and a vocational training institute.
Manning market
An old and popular public market for fruits and vegetables market located in the heart of Colombo. It was once a colonial structure but today, it consists of over 1000 stalls and more than 60 open booths for sales.
Pettah fort
Pettah Fort is an ideal example of amazing colonial architecture in the midst of rampant commerce. Being the financial district of Colombo, here you will find the World Trade Center in which the Colombo Stock Exchange operates. Also located here is the Colombo port, the largest and busiest port in the country and dates back to the 14th Century.
Galle Face Green
This is a massive ocean side urban park, stretching for 500m along the coast line and is located in the heart of the financial district of Colombo. It is perfect for a relaxing evening while watching the sun set. Kite flying is also a popular activity here.
Old parliament building
This building houses the presidential secretariat and is a remains of British colonial architecture. It is situated in the Colombo Fort, close to the house of the President and has an amazing view of the sea.
BMICH
BMICH is an exclusive convention centre reputed for its luxurious conference facilities and is an ideal location for a complete event. This multi-functional complex consists of 9 buildings and covers 37 acres of land. Beauty pageants, musical dramas, exhibitions, conferences, trade events, and much more are hosted here.
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