Colombo is Sri Lanka's cinnamon-spiced, cultural capital. At least, this is what you might be expecting if you've read such evocative novels as Shyam Selvadurai's "Cinnamon Gardens." The reality is more diverse and more exciting. Take a private Colombo tour and let a local guide show you around the tangled but alluring jungle of streets and gardens of this capital city.

Colombo's colonial heritage is evident in such buildings as the Dutch Period Museum, housed in the 17th century former home of the Dutch Governor. You may want to visit the sprawling Gangaramaya Temple, where Buddhist devotees gather, or watch a pooja ceremony at one of the colourful Hindu kovils. Your guide will be on hand to help you sample as much of the local food as you want, from refreshing lassis to coconut sambals.

Your guide is happy to design a private Colombo tour that reflects your unique travel interests in Sri Lanka's thriving capital city.

Colombo

Shore Excursion to Pinnawala Elephant's Orphanage

An orphanage, nursery, and captive breeding facility for wild Asian elephants, Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage is situated in Pinnawala Village, 13 kilometres (8. 1 mi) northeast of Kegalle Town in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. The world's largest herd of elephants kept as pets is located at Pinnawala.

This excursion is perfect for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, including families, children, and youth, as anyone may spend hours watching elephants. As soon as I have the opportunity, I will lead you to this magnificent location and show you around while doing so. This trip will undoubtedly be in the memory for a lifetime.

If you have any worries in advance, please contact me. I'd be pleased to provide customized excursions for you at any time based on your preferences. We have experienced drivers and highly comfortable vehicles to conduct tours for any number of visitors.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage entry, Fruit feeding fee, Spices Garden entry

Worlds Largest Elephants Orphanage visit in 6 hours

Highlights of COLOMBO - City tour in 6 Hours

Let me be your guide for a day in Colombo!

I'm a local who loves to show off my city, and I know the best spots to visit. My tours are not only fun and informative, but they'll also help you avoid the tourist traps that can make your trip less authentic.

With me, you'll see the Colombo you've always dreamed of: the Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple (the largest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka), and much more! You'll learn about our rich history and culture and get an insider's view of what life is like here on a daily basis.

Whether you're looking for something relaxing or an exciting adventure—or maybe both—I'm sure we can find something that will fit your needs perfectly. Let's do this!

Tour around must see places in Colombo - Gangarama Temple, Galle Face Green, Lotos Tower

Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the west coast of the island. Of course Colombo is a vibrant city and back in the news with various happenings.

I can show you all things and give you much knowledge about Colombo and suburbs. Not only just monuments and remains, I will be able to explain the stories behind these, which will be interesting to know!

You will see the best views of Colombo you can get from local licensed guide! I am ready to introduce you all the main places, non touristic places and mainly show you part of our Srilankan culture. I am specialist in history and nature!

Colombo Day tour by AC comfortable Van with English speaking licensed guide (8 hrs)

Private Colombo Full Day Tour

I am a professional historian and photographer so I will be happy to give best historical tour and show you the best photograph locations!

We will see the old parliament building, built by the British in 1930, Lotus tower -South Asia tallest Tower, Independent square, Dutch hospital- created by Dutch over 300 years ago
and currently famous for world leading restaurant. Also, Galle's Fort, more than 500 years old, that Englishmen use it as major control location in Sri Lanka, turtles hatchery, and if possibility have time can visit pinnawala elephant farm and hillside tea plantatation and factory visit if possibility available after 3 pm (if client requests)

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Visit Colombo's most famous and heritage places

Colombo Full Day Private tour

On your private tour of Colombo you will have opportunity to visit the sites unique to the city. The Galle face green shows you the relax Colombo and this is grate private experience to get local food at typical Hidden Sri Lankan restaurant called The RAJA BOJUN . The Buddhism is adopted to Colombo 2600 years a go .

So this is a religious city and it shows you full religion background at Kalaniya Rajamaha vihara. which manifest in their variety, the peaceful tolerance of the city's diverse inhabitants. you will also have a time to investigate Colombo's National Museum and get a real taste of the ancient, colonial and modern influences, which make up the city.

Colombo got famous throughout the Europe because of the Gem trade done by history. We may visit GEM factory to see, how it work hand crafting in a traditional method till today.
Real life of Sri Lankan can be seen by chatting with them and visit their families in this tour. Locals are more happy to see you and you get most welcome .

buy gems in very cheapest price in the world

Capital city of Sri Lanka - Modern history and true culture in 8 hours

Private tour of Colombo city

Highlights
Admire historic Hindu & Buddhist temples in Jaffna
Tour the UNESCO-listed wonders of Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa & Anuradhapura
Search for rare & remarkable wildlife in three different national parks
Spend the day living like a local in the traditional village of Heeloya
Put your feet up on the Indian Ocean beaches of Unawatuna
Brief Itinerary

14 Night 15 Days tours

Classic Island Tours

There are many special places to visit in Colombo!

Colombo is Sri Lanka's largest city as well as its capital. In 1815, Colombo was declared the capital of Sri Lanka. Today's modern city, and biggest city. Population of around 3 million. It has seen for more than 600 years.
Colombo is vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and ruins. Due to it's very large harbour and it's position along the East-West sea trade routes Colombo was very popular among anciant trades 2000 years ago.
The Dutch, British colonial style of architecture is very much in evidence, as are the special quarters for separate trades in the Colombo Fort and Pettah area.

Explore the best sights around Colombo in this day excursion!

Private 6 Hours Tour in Colombo

Sri Lanka Highlights Tour in 9 days with private driver

You will discover my beautiful homeland during an exciting roundtrip from the modern city of Colombo up in the cool hills to see the ancient city of Kandy with its unique Buddhist Tooth temple and its surrounding tea-plantations.

You visit a traditional Kandy Dance show and do an exciting train-ride from Nuwara Eliya to Ella and see the phantastic landscape around. At a ride of 2, 5 hours you can enjoy spectacular views, while the train is descending around 800 altimeter.

At Yala National park you will have the chance to see wild leopards, bears, and elephants. This tour is compliant to the Animal Welfare Policy of ToursBylocals. At the end of our tour you will enjoy the beaches in the south and have a walk around Galle and see the famous Galle Dutch Fort.

Modern Toyota Prius - travel for 1 or 2 persons

Let's have a wonderful roundtrip

360° Colombo with MiHi (Day Tour / Shore Excursion)

Being the commercial capital and the historical trade destination in the ancient silk route, City of Colombo is a very special place to visit. Multi cultural lifestyle, smiling people and lots of delicious South Asian street food wouldn't take much longer to make you start loving this tiny City and Sri Lankan atmosphere.

Colombo City has a very rich historical background and still many architectural evidence can be found in the remaining buildings which have the relationships to the colonial and pre-colonial era. Massive Temples, Local food markets, beaches, newly built skyline with the lotus tower and beautiful friendly people, will surely make your dream tour a memorable one.

As a young kid, I came to Colombo for my studies and I have spent enough in this lovely city to guide you with a lot of care and information. During this tour, I will take you to almost all the important locations in Colombo with many tales. I can't wait to share my story of Colombo with you. Don't wait too much!

Galle Face | Tamil Kovil | Gangarama Temple

Comprehensive Colombo City tour in 5 Hours

Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is situated on the west coast of the island and close to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is popularly known as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo. Of course Colombo is a vibrant city and back in the news with various happenings.

If you have only 4 hours to see Colombo, this tour is ideal. I am going to explain about life, culture and history while we are driving true center of Colombo and visiting the most important places. Not only just monuments and remains, I am able to explain the stories behind these, which are interesting to know.
One word explanation is not my job. I want to give the knowledge and experience that you are expecting from a paid experience tour Guide.

Working with you, we can adjust the schedule, the duration as well as the activities to meet your specific needs. Please let me know if you have any special interests or requests.

Colombo, the vibrant city and Commercial Hub of Sri Lanka.

Quick show of Colombo - Half Day Tour

Take a full day tour of Colombo and find out what this city has to offer. Visit Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, and more historical sites that will open your eyes to the rich culture of this burgeoning city.

You'll get an insider's look at the daily life of its residents and gain insight into their traditions. I'll show you where to shop, eat, and drink like a local while providing live explanations in English.

This tour is ideal for people who love to do relax full day tour in Colombo and get to know more about Sri Lankan culture and daily life, and the tour will be delivered in a professional manner using fully insured luxury range AC vehicles with live explanations in English.

Discover the city of Colombo in 8 hours

Full Day Colombo City Tour

Most important things about this tour before starting I am a professional historian and professional photographer so I abale to give you best story about places we visit and abale take some nice photos you can keep as nice memories about visit srilanka This is the complet package of local experience and its including nature, adventure, social activities will explore srilankan culture with real experience so I hope to give you complete srilanka flavour and experience with trough in all tour so also I am able to customised the tour depending on clients like madu River boat safari with fishing tour and surf experience and whale and dolphin watching with deep sea fishing and hill side srilanka mountain hiking etc and many more. And most about this tour is getting experience of fishing of fresh water and boat safari experience

Relaxing place of one of madu river island

Madu river one of island ��️ hotel relax at evening

Multi day 3 day tours from Colombo to Kandy city explore

Multi day 3 day tour from Colombo

Most who holiday in Colombo do so for a short time on their way to or from one of the beautiful Sri Lankan beach resorts, because the capital city with its frenetic traffic and general chaos is a little too much for most to handle. Colombo is, however, worth a look, offering colour and some interesting attractions, like the national museum, the Pettah bazaar and some lovely temples. And world famous Gem Factory. People who travel to Colombo also enjoy the Galle seafront and delicious local cuisine.
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**Included transportation is for a group of 3. Please inquire before booking if your group is larger. can join up to 48 members **

Well experienced guide + A day in Colourful colombo

Colombo Full Day Shore Excursion

Private Driver for your an Airport or Cruise Ship Port Pick-up

If you're planning a trip to Sri Lanka and need a private driver, I'm here to help! Whether you're arriving at the airport or a cruise ship port, I offer customized chauffeur services to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transition to your hotel or any other destination you have in mind.

If you have any ideas about where you'd like to go during your stay, just let me know and I can arrange the transportation for you. Additionally, I can also organize a tour for you or pick you up and drop you off at Bandaranayake International Airport in Colombo. Simply provide me with your preferred date and group size, along with your personal preferences and wishes, and I'll create a customized offer just for you.

You and your family are free to go to the hotel you have been booked

The Greater Colombo - Shore Excursion Half Day Tour

Colombo is derived from the local pronoun wild mango "KOLA AMBA" & the place was known to be such a beautiful area with incredibly stunning beaches. Its' harbor had been a busy port since ancient times, eventually turning into the busiest port in South Asia. The land was part of the Kingdom of Kotte in the pre-colonial era, then dominated by Portuguese, Dutch & English from the early 16th century until 1948. The city eventually became the capital of the Island in 1815. In 1982 administrative functions moved to "Sri Jayawardena Pura Kotte, " but the New Capital Kotte perched within the Colombo District as a subdivision out of 13 divisional secretaries. Downtowns of Colombo are populated with mixed communities, also a place for the richest in the country. Central Colombo is changing in jet speed, skyscrapers, sky roads, added land from the sea, constantly increasing population surely taking away from its traditional beauty. I will take you around the Metro area & Kotte, the New Capital.

Panoramic Highlights Tour of Colombo & Capital Kotte in 4 Hours

If you want to tour Sri Lanka at a relaxed pace by spending a couple of nights at each location, my Classic Tour is an ideal combination of sightseeing and leisurely travel between destinations.
As all my trips, whilst you will truly discover and experience the country in the unique Tell Tale way and meet local people whom you will consider your friends when you return, we have taken great care in balancing the itinerary in terms of early starts, time at leisure etc so you truly get a holiday as well as a journey of discovery. Beach extensions are possible. This trip is a private tour (not a group tour) and suitable to be taken by a couple, friends or a family with children (we will fine tune the itinerary accordingly).

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**Tour price is set for a group of 2. I can accommodate groups of up to 26 travelers.
Please inquire before booking if your group is larger than 2. **

Colombo tours

Explore with 75 tours and 10 guides.

Mihi~

$ 280 (USD)

Prasad A.

$ 230 (USD)

Ruwan W.

$ 420 (USD)

Chaminda R.

$ 239 (USD)

Chan

$ 470 (USD)

Krishantha R.

$ 1,800 (USD)

Nuwan T.

$ 410 (USD)

Supun Tharaka K.

$ 1,180 (USD)

Mihi~

$ 275 (USD)

Ruwan W.

$ 250 (USD)

Prasad A.

$ 250 (USD)

Chaminda R.

$ 565 (USD)

Chan

$ 330 (USD)

Nuwan T.

$ 200 (USD)

Suneth J.

$ 180 (USD)

Ranji P.

$ 890 (USD)

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