Private Tour of Colombo with Ajeet De Soyza
Duration
4 Hours
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Overview
Discover the vibrant contrasts of Colombo on a private guided tour that blends walking and driving through the city's most iconic landmarks, where colonial heritage meets modern city life.
Experience Colombo through a personally curated private tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. This combined walking and driving experience takes you through the most significant landmarks of Sri Lanka's capital city. Colombo is a place where centuries of history coexist with contemporary development — and this tour captures that unique blend. You'll explore the old quarters alongside gleaming modern districts, uncovering the rich layers of culture, architecture, and daily life that make this city truly fascinating.
Highlights
- The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to
- Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka's Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural
- Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the
- The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention
- Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a
What's Included
Itinerary
Colombo City Highlights
- Old Dutch Hospital (30 min): The oldest building in the Colombo Fort area, dating back to the Dutch colonial era. Now a heritage shopping and dining precinct.
- Colombo Fort District (45 min): The central business district of Colombo, home to the Stock Exchange, World Trade Centre, and Bank of Ceylon headquarters.
- Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid (Red Mosque) (20 min): One of the architectural wonders situated in the bustling Pettah district, with its striking tall minarets visible from almost every street.
- Gangaramaya Temple (30 min, admission included): One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th century.
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (pass by): A convention center built between 1970 and 1973, a gift from the People's Republic of China.
- Independence Memorial Hall (30 min): A national monument commemorating Sri Lanka's independence from British rule on February 4, 1948, located in Independence Square.
- Sri Lankan Parliament Complex (pass by): The landmark parliament building designed by Deshamanya Geoffrey Bawa, situated on an island surrounded by the Diyawanna Oya.
- Galle Face Green (15 min): A 5-hectare ocean-side urban park stretching 500 meters along the coast in the heart of Colombo.
- National Museum of Sri Lanka (60 min, admission not included): The largest museum in Sri Lanka, housing the throne and crown of the Kandyan Monarchs, along with statues, artifacts and paintings dating back to the 5th century.
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