Colombo Trip Overview
With a private driver-guide, you will explore the most popular sites in Sri Lanka’s capital – Colombo, including Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, and Pettah Floating Market. There are no crowds of attractions and you will explore each at your own leisurely pace. Your professional guide will take you to travel like a native and learn about the history and culture of this country.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
With a private driver-guide, you will explore the most popular sites in Sri Lanka’s capital – Colombo, including Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo National Museum, Galle Face Green, and Pettah Floating Market. There are no crowds of attractions and you will explore each at your own leisurely pace. Your professional guide will take you to travel like a native and learn about the history and culture of this country.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
In the morning, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and start your Colombo day trip. Your first stop is Gangaramaya Temple, a 120-year-old Buddhist temple featuring various designs in different styles, including Sir Lanka’s, Chinese, Thai, and Indian styles. It is also like a treasure chest of Asian Buddhism, as here you will witness crowds Buddha sculptures, Buddhist relics, and antiques from many Asian countries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colombo National Museum, Albert Crescent, Colombo Sri Lanka
Your next stop – Colombo National Museum is definitely a heaven for history and culture lovers. On arrival, you will be attracted by an elegant garden and a two-storey white building, featuring the Italianate designs. Under the blue sky, the façade of this museum, with the beautiful garden, forms a nice scenery. Going inside, you will see over 100,000 items on display, including ancient weapons, handicrafts, jewelry, paintings, carvings etc. With your guide, you will get an overview of Sri Lanka’s history and culture through the visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Next, you will enjoy a relaxing walk through Galle Face Green, an urban park situated in the commercial center of this city and also a beautiful seafront promenade. In the afternoon, you will see many locals take walking here or couples enjoying their date.
With gentle breeze the sound of the sea wave, you could also indulge in the mesmerizing sunset view and end your day tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pettah Floating Market, Bastian Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka
If time permits and you are interested, your guide will take you to Pettah Floating Market, comprising over 90 boat stalls float on Beira Lake. It will be an eye-opening experience as you will see many local ingredients and colorful handicrafts.
When the visit is over, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
