Form Negombo:Morning or Evening Colombo City Tour by Tuk-Tuk Form Negombo: Morning Colombo City Tour by Tuk-Tuk

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ID: GYG512380-897616
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Explore Colombo's with an expert guide. Visit Gangarama Temple, Galle Face Green, Dutch Hospital, Colombo Harbour, National Museum, Aukana Buddha replica, Viharamahadevi Park, and Independence Square.
Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel for the captivating Colombo city tour.
Your knowledgeable host will provide a brief introduction to the tour as you set off to explore the city's prominent attractions. The tour includes a visit to the Gangarama Buddhist Temple, a significant religious site situated in the heart of Colombo. Built in the late 1800s, the temple once sprawled over a vast area and featured various exterior structures, including the Seema Malaka. Originally constructed with its foundation in the Beira Lake, the Seema Malaka exuded strength and grandeur. However, due to the swampy terrain beneath the lake, it eventually sank by 1970, becoming a fascinating underwater site.
During the tour, you'll also have the opportunity to visit other notable landmarks, such as Galle Face Green, the Dutch Hospital, the Old Parliament Building, Colombo Harbour, the Slave Island area, the War Memorial, Colombo Public Library, Colombo National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Viharamahadevi Park, Town Hall, the race track shopping area, Independence Square, and the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Additionally, you'll be able to admire a replica of the Aukana Buddha statue, adding to the richness of your morning city exploration.
With the city tour complete, you'll be taken back to your hotel, where your journey began. The memories of this enriching exploration of Colombo's cultural and historical treasures will undoubtedly stay with you for a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Discover Gangarama Temple's history, including the submerged Seema Malaka.
  • Explore Colombo's history via Galle Face Green, Dutch Hospital & Old Parliament.
  • Visit Colombo's culture at Viharamahadevi Park, Independence Square.
  • Tour offers a diverse Colombo heritage overview, from religious sites to modern.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Pick-up service is available from All hotels in Negombo & Wattala
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.