Get an intimate look at the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo during this 3.5-hour sightseeing trip by tuk tuk . Travel like Sri Lankan locals do as you weave through traffic, stopping to check out city landmarks like Colombo Harbour, the Pettah neighbourhood, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and much more.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Tuk Tuk fare
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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As the tour visits temples, please do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops. Given the climate in Colombo, light, breathable clothes and fabrics are recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Get an intimate look at the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo during this 3.5-hour sightseeing trip by tuk tuk . Travel like Sri Lankan locals do as you weave through traffic, stopping to check out city landmarks like Colombo Harbour, the Pettah neighbourhood, Wolvendaal Church, Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, and much more.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Tuk Tuk fare
Fuel surcharge
Food and drinks
Itinerary
1
World Trade Center
Meet up with your group in the early morning at your Hotel,
Before boarding your tuk tuk for the day, take a short walk through the city’s central business district, where you’ll admire a number of colonial buildings.
15 minutes
2
Pettah
Continue aboard your motorized ride as you check out city sights like Colombo Harbour, the Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Lighthouse, and the President’s House. Then pass by Chatham Street, a now-trendy area that was off-limits for many years due to Sri Lanka’s civil war. Proceed from there to Pettah, a Colombo neighborhood that’s known for its diverse range of market stalls and the Red Mosque. Stop for 20 to 30 minutes to grab some street snacks or shop for bargains.
As your nimble tuk tuk ducks and weaves in between people, buses and bikes, you’ll zoom onward to visit Wolvendaal Church, a colonial-era Dutch structure that dates back more than 360 years. Take a look at the church’s collection of old tombstones from the city’s historic Dutch governors and then have a talk with the church keeper, who can share insights into city history and culture.
1 hour
3
Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
Head next to Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil (Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple), the main worship site for Colombo residents, and then proceed to Independence Square, the location where Sri Lanka proclaimed its independence from British rule in 1948.
20 minutes
4
Gem Museum
Srilanka has its finest Gem Industry and the Island was called "Island Of Gems" at Ancient times.
You will be taken to a Gem Museum to see the History of Gem with Cutting and Polishing experience
20 minutes
5
Bluefield Tea Gardens
Head to a Tea Factory where you can get the experience of pure Ceylon Tea with tasting it (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry) are very famous flavours among them
20 minutes
6
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
Make the last stop of the day at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Colombo.
Explore the architecture and paintings of this religious site before cross the street to Bera Lake, where you can learn more about the some of the contemporary issues like pollution facing city residents. Finish the trip with a drop-off back at your original starting point.
