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Colombo City Tour by Open-Deck Bus

By Lakpura LLC
2.0 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,412 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This weekday tour lets you glimpse the heart of Colombo city - that living core formed from its history, culture, architecture, and people. Travel on an open-topped double-decker tour bus around the city watching the most important locations that are seeped in local or old colonial history, or are unique and beautifully built by famous architects, or even the best shopping precincts to visit. This tour gives you an overview of them all to the busy traveler in Sri Lanka who is very short on time. A very appropriate tour for a flight stopover or first day in Sri Lanka.

Activity location

  • Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Galle Face Hotel
    • 2 Galle Road
    • 00300, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Colombo City Tour by Bus
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

LK60013400: Your tour will start at either 9:00 am or 3:30 pm on a weekday depending on your booking.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 2,411.92 x 1 AdultP 2,411.92
Total
Price is P 2,411.92

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary in English by professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Open Deck tour as per Itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    500 ml bottle of mineral water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Expenses of Personal Nature
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities (Optional)

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Galle Face Green

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Galle Face Green is a 5 ha (12 acres) ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.

The Lighthouse (Pass by)

Colombo Lighthouse is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. It is located at Galbokka Point south of the Port of Colombo on the waterfront along the marine drive, in Colombo fort.

Colombo Port City (Pass by)

Port City Colombo is a multi-services special economic zone located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is currently under construction on reclaimed land adjacent to the Galle Face Green. Port City Colombo aims to facilitate connections to the South Asian market through investment opportunities, international business environments, world-class infrastructure, and high-quality sustainable living.

Colombo Fort Railway Station (Pass by)

Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country.

Pettah Floating Market (Pass by)

The Pettah Floating Markets are located on Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and consist of 92 trade stalls, with a number of the stalls established on boats on Beira Lake. The floating market serves as a tourist attraction selling local produce and local handicraft.

Lotus Tower (Pass by)

The Lotus Tower, also known as the Colombo Lotus Tower, stands at a height of 351.5 meters (1,153 feet) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It has become a symbolic landmark for the country. It ranks as the 11th tallest tower in Asia and the 19th tallest tower in the world. The lotus-shaped structure serves various purposes, including communication and observation, as well as leisure facilities.

Beira Lake (Pass by)

Beira Lake is a man-made lake in the centre of the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The lake is surrounded by many large businesses in the city. It initially occupied approximately 1.65 km² of land 100 years ago but has since been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various reasons.

Colombo National Museum (Pass by)

The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1877 and maintained by the Department of National Museums, it holds collections of significant importance to Sri Lanka, such as the regalia of the Kandyan monarchs, as well as many other exhibits relating the country's cultural and natural heritage.

Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Pass by)

The Nelum Pokuna Theatre is a performing arts centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theatre opened on 15 December 2011. The architecture of the theatre is inspired by the 12th century Nelum Pokuna (lotus pond) in Polonnaruwa. The building spreads over 14,000 m2 (150,000 sq ft) of floor area.

Viharamahadevi Park (Pass by)

Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Cinnamon Gardens, in Colombo, situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall in Sri Lanka. It was built by the British colonial administration and is the oldest and largest park of Colombo. The park was originally named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria but was renamed after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu on July 18, 1958.

Old Town Hall (Pass by)

The Town Hall of Colombo is the headquarters of the Colombo Municipal Council and the office of the mayor of Colombo. Built in front of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka, it is the meeting place for the elected municipal council.

Independence Square

  • 30m
Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for the commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from British rule, with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on 4 February 1948. It is located in Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.

Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (Pass by)

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister.

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

  • 30m
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century.

Location

Activity location

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    Galle Face Green
    • Galle Road
    • Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Galle Face Hotel
    • 2 Galle Road
    • 00300, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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    The Kingsbury Colombo
    • 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha
    • Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

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