Colombo Shore Excursions

Your tour will be designed around the time your ship is in port which can be longer or shorter depending on your planned stay.  The average tour runs from 6 to 8 hours and your guide will conveniently pick you up at the terminal where your ship docs.

Your tour will start with places that are considered the most popular and important places and then cover other popular attractions if time allows.  We have years of experience and understand every aspect of providing a superb tour that will go beyond your expectations.  We are always aware of new updates and are extremely flexible to work with weather conditions and work around peak times of traffic.

Once you have completed your booking, you can contact them to personalize your tour to meet your specific desires and taste.
* Due to strict entry condition for vehicles,that you have to have at least 4 people in the group to book this tour.

As a registered tour operator,We have pre-approved pass to enter inside the port and reach very closer the passenger ship to collect travelers and drop them back to same place or requested place at the end of the tour.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah, one of the oldest districts of the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo, and a popular tourist site in the city.

Local fruit, vegetable market and local bazzar (walking tour)
Pettah Market, also known as Manning Market, is a popular open market in the suburb of Pettah in Colombo where one can find a wide range of goods including fresh vegetables and fruits as well as meat and seafood.

Colonial buildings (walk or Drive through the buildings with explanation)
Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, boasts several surviving colonial-era buildings. These buildings are a testament to the city’s rich history and architecture. The Old Parliament Building, now used as the Presidential Secretariat offices, and the Cargills building, located one block from the Grand Oriental on York Street, is a distinctive red-and-white structure that was opened in 1906 and claimed to be Asia’s first department store, offering colonials luxury goods ranging from motorbikes to caviar.

Kelaniya Buddhist Temple (Historical sacred place)

Galle face green (explanation with relaxing walk along the beach side & street food tasting )
Galle Face Green is a popular public urban park located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka, adjacent to the Indian Ocean and along the coast of Colombo
Galle Face Green is also known for its food stalls and street vendors, selling a variety of local snacks such as isso wade, kottu roti, and fresh cut fruit, as well as traditional Sri Lankan street food. The park is also home to several luxury hotels, including the historic Galle Face Hotel, which was built in 1864 and has hosted famous personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Independence Square was constructed to commemorate Sri Lanka’s independence from British rule on February 4th, 1948. It is located in the prominent Cinnamon Gardens neighborhood of Colombo, surrounded by several important government buildings, including the Prime Minister’s office and the National Museum.
The square features a large ceremonial hall, called the Independence Memorial Hall, which was designed by the famous Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa. The hall is built in the shape of a Kandyan audience hall and is adorned with intricate carvings and decorations that showcase Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.

Clock Tower from colonial period

Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Colombo. It is located on the banks of the Beira Lake. The temple’s architecture features a mix of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese styles and is uniquely attractive and tolerant of members of many different religions. The temple is involved in Buddhist welfare work including old peoples’ homes, a vocational school, and an orphanage. The temple also has a museum, a library and vocational training centers. The main sanctuary has a huge Buddha statue while the ceilings portray his stories. Gangaramaya is the focus of the Navam Perahera on the February poya (full moon) day each year, and it is the centre for the most extravagant Vesak celebrations in Colombo

Odel, Laksala or other places to buy souvenirs if clients are interested. Otherwise we skip it

• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dress code: proper dress required (for temples)
• At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

• Colombo Shore Excursions
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• Blue Badge guide
• Private tour
• Driver/guide
• Port pickup and drop-off
• Live commentary on board

• Food and drinks
• Lunch

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• Dress code: proper dress for temples

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Gotours Travel services lanka Pvt Ltd..
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Colombo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.