Immersive Colombo Sightseeing Tour

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Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM

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4 hours (approx.)

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Sightseeing/City Tour Archaeological/Cultural Skip The Line

Overview

Your tour representative meets you at the cruise port ready to introduce you to the best of the city.

The itinerary says it all, expect an immersive discovery and enjoy the mix of colonial past to the modern cityscape and cultural vibe!

You will truly enjoy passing by the sites and attractions and learning about the history all the way to modern day.

Begin at the Independence Memorial Hall, see Gangaramaya Temple premises. Pass by the Galle Face Green, the Old Parliament Building, and the Dutch Hospital complex before arriving at the bustling Pettah Market.

Enjoy a short stop at the Hindu Temple (remember to dress appropriately to enter the temple) and along the way there are numerous photo opportunities. There is free time to pick up a local souvenir or perhaps try a sample of local snacks before your return drive to your cruise port.

Tour Itinerary:

• Meet at Colombo Cruise Port
- • Pass by Colonial Houses
  - • Dutch Hospital Pass by or a very quick photo opportunity
    - • Twin Towers - Pass by or a very quick photo opportunity
      - • Jami UI-Alfar/Red Mosque Photo Stop
        • Colombo Pettach Market (30 minute stop and walk)
        • Colombus Photo Stop - You can purchase entrance tickets locally for 20 USD (if needed)
        • Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Kovil (Historic stone Hindu temple with intricate carvings, sculptures and colorful shrines (30 min stop)
        • Colombo Town Hall - Pass by
        • Independence Hall Arcade (30 minutes stop)
        • BMICH - Pass by
        • Nelum Pokuna Theatre - Pass by
        • National Museum - Pass by
        • Souvenir Store - (45 minutes stop)
        • Viharamahadevi Park - Pass by
        • Gangaramaya Temple and Seemamalaka, Bere Pool (50 mins stop)
        • Old Parliament - Pass by
        • Galle Face Green (15 minutes stop)
        • Colombo Galbokka Lighthouse (10 minutes stop)
        • Return back to Colombo cruise port
        
        This tour has flexible departure times suited to your cruise ship schedule.

What's Included

Air Conditioned Transportation
English Speaking Driver/Guide
Gangaramaya and Seemamalaka Temples Entrances
Bottled water
Taxes and Fees

Considerations

Entrance fees (Colombo Lotus Tower 20 USD
Per Person – optional).
Food and drink is not included
Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash

Special Instructions

Wear cool and comfortable clothes and suitable footwear - closed toe shoes.
Bring your sunglasses, sunscreen, sunhat and water bottle.
To visit the temple, appropriate clothing must be worn - no short trousers or short skirts,
covered shoulders. Shoes and headwear
has to be taken off before entering the
temple.
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Tour Times: 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM

Hassle-free

Cancellation

4 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Light

Immersive Colombo Sightseeing Tour

Overview

What's Included

Considerations

Special Instructions

Meeting and Pickup

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