Colombo Trip Overview
Join us for a bazaar walk through Colombo’s busy and colorful Pettah market area to experience daily life, local culture, and food. The tour begins at the Wimaladharma (Khan) Clock Tower and we’ll see different lanes specializing in textiles, spices, dry goods, fruits, and vegetables. We will also visit some historic buildings such as the Red Mosque, the Old Town Hall and Kayman’s Gate.
The tour ends with some refreshments at a local restaurant. After this, we will help you find transport back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Join us for a bazaar walk through Colombo’s busy and colorful Pettah market area to experience daily life, local culture, and food. The tour begins at the Wimaladharma (Khan) Clock Tower and we’ll see different lanes specializing in textiles, spices, dry goods, fruits, and vegetables. We will also visit some historic buildings such as the Red Mosque, the Old Town Hall and Kayman’s Gate.
The tour ends with some refreshments at a local restaurant. After this, we will help you find transport back to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Khan Clock Tower, Colombo Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
The Khan clock tower marks the entrance to the Pettah market. From here, we will walk through the market area, with different lanes specializing in different goods. Textiles, spices, dry goods, fruits and vegetables, all have specialized shops of their own.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, Second Cross Street, Colombo 01100 Sri Lanka
Also, known as the Red Mosque.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Hall, Fort, Colombo Sri Lanka
The Old Town Hall in the Pettah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Colombo.
Duration: 10 minutes