Colombo Trip Overview
This is an architectural tour like no other. You’ll be astounded to see the influence of Colombo’s rich heritage has on the architectural elements of the city’s old persona.
From neo-classical to Greco-Roman architecture, Moorish-Mugh style mosques to Gothic cathedrals, colonial-era ancestral homes to Dutch warehouses, high-rise wonders to clocktowers, parks and monuments – Colombo is a city encompassed with magnificently beautiful architecture, both old and new.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
This is an architectural tour like no other. You’ll be astounded to see the influence of Colombo’s rich heritage has on the architectural elements of the city’s old persona.
From neo-classical to Greco-Roman architecture, Moorish-Mugh style mosques to Gothic cathedrals, colonial-era ancestral homes to Dutch warehouses, high-rise wonders to clocktowers, parks and monuments – Colombo is a city encompassed with magnificently beautiful architecture, both old and new.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Colombo Fort, Galle Buck, Colombo Sri Lanka
We’ll uncover the origin stories of Colombo, it’s ancient port and mighty fortress. Marvel at colonial era architecture from neo-classical styles to Greco-Roman influence buildings dotted across age-old streets.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pettah, Colombo Sri Lanka
You’ll roam the bazaars of Pettah and wander through its maze of streets as we discover architectural and aesthetically beautiful sacred spaces from Dravidian style Hindu temples, to Moorish and Mughul influenced mosque designs to neo-classical and gothic style cathedrals and churches.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka
Walk on the Galle Face Promenade and catch a glimpse of Colombo’s transformation into a megapolis along with sights of a legendary heritage hotel, the old Colombo Club, a Freemason Temple and few age-old churches.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Sri Lanka
Wander through the tree laden parks of Cinnamon Gardens and come across grand public buildings and historic monuments along the way.
Duration: 1 hour
