From Negombo: City Tour & Fishing Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk
ID: GYG512176-897409
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience Negombo's rich heritage on a city tour. Visit Lellama seafood market, St. Mary's Church, Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, Hamilton Canal, Negombo Dutch Fort, and Angurukaramulla Temple.
07.00: Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel for a memorable city tour of Negombo, Sri Lanka's fourth-largest city, known for its economic activity, urban living, and vibrant fishing industry.
07.30: Start your tour with a visit to the iconic Negombo catamarans at the local seafood market, Lellama. Witness the local fishermen bringing in the day's catch, creating a lively atmosphere that captures the essence of this coastal city.
08.00: Explore St. Mary's Church, a significant religious site reflecting Negombo's Christian heritage since the Portuguese colonial era. The church's construction resumed in 1874 and was completed in 1922, showcasing its historical and architectural significance.
08.30: Continue your journey to Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil, a Hindu temple adorned with remarkable murals and sculptures, making it a must-visit religious site in Negombo.
08.45: Next, visit the Hamilton Canal, a 14.5 km waterway connecting Puttalam with Colombo. Built by the British in 1802, this canal played a vital role in historical transportation and trade.
09.00: Explore the Negombo Dutch Fort, originally constructed by the Portuguese and later rebuilt in a pentagonal shape by the Dutch in the 1640s. Immerse yourself in the fort's historical significance and architectural charm.
09.30: Conclude your tour at the Angurukaramulla Temple, one of Negombo's most renowned temples. Pass through the dragon's mouth, believed to ward off evil spirits, and discover a 300-year-old moss-covered ruin of an ancient library within the temple premises.
10.00: As your city tour comes to an end, you will be taken back to your hotel, cherishing the memories of exploring Negombo's cultural diversity and historical treasures.
Highlights
- Explore St. Mary's Church & Sri Singama Kali Amman Kovil
- Discover Dutch Fort & Hamilton Canal, showcasing its colonial past
- Feel Negombo's fishing vitality at Lellama market, watch local fishermen
- Angurukaramulla Temple, with dragon's mouth entrance and ancient mossy library
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up service is available from All Hotels in Negombo or Wattala
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.