Glimpse of Colombo Walking Tour Sri Lanka — #1

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Glimpse of Colombo Walking Tour

9.2

319 Reviews

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Provided by: Premil Shasendra

Duration

3 hours

Meeting point

Bank of Ceylon headquarters, Colombo 01

Languages

English

From €10

Per person

Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.

Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.

Overview

Colombo, Commercial capital of Sri Lanka, largest and busiest city and its home for South Asia's busiest port. Portuguese/Dutch and British colonized here, so can see their legacy still around the city, and it's home for all religious people in the country. We chose the oldest and most important part of the city. Colombo Fort and Pettah. We cover below tourist attractions in our tour.
• Galle Face Green Beach Park
• Southern expansion of Colombo Harbour
• Waterfront with WWII cannons and Old Parliament
• Colombo Light House
• The Prison cell of Last King of Sri Lanka
• Lighthouse with the clock tower designed by lady ward
• Old Dutch hospital
• York Street with remnants of British colonial architecture
• President house, Cargills & Gaffoor Building
• St. Peter’s, Wolvandaal Churches Bodiraja Temple & Red mosque
• Pettah Commercial Area
• Colombo Dutch Museum & Street Fruit Drink
• Old Colombo Town Hall
• Sri Muththu Mari Amman Hindu Temple with uniquely carved Gopuram
• Local Vegetable/Fruits/Dry Fish Market
• Picturesque Beira Lake.

Tour Conditions

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility

Pets

Pet-friendly

This activity includes:

Galle Face Green
Old Dutch Hospital
Light House Galley
BingoBench Headquarters
Colombo Harbour

Meeting point

Bank of Ceylon headquarters, Colombo 01

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On arrival

We start the tour in front of the Bank of Ceylon head office, our guide can be recognized from the red colour logo t shirt.

Things to note

• What to Bring : Sunscreen / sunglasses / Water Bottles/Light luggage
• What to wear : light cloths
• Do not bring your valuable items if not necessary

Rating

9.2

Organisation

9.5

Atmosphere

9.4

Content

9.3

Guide

9.3

Usefulness

9.3

Reviews (319)

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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

“Great way to discover Colombo ”

Anton, our guide, was really excellent. We discovered so much about Colombo with him. He was very knowledgeable and very kind during the whole tour. Really the best guide you could get to discover the city! We really recommend him.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2025

“He did not show, he did not advise, he did not reply my messages”

The guide did not show up. He also did not inform me of any cancellation and did not respond to my messages. This was very disappointing and inconvenient, as I had planned my schedule accordingly. I would appreciate an explanation and a refund for the missed service. Please let me know how to proceed.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

“Very nice experience”

Highly recomendable

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

“Nice tour and very good guide”

We recommend it to have a general idea of the city. The guide was friendly and took us to interesting places.

Reviewed on Jan 08, 2025

“Great Colombo Tour”

Shashi was so kind and the tour with him was amazing, 100% recommended!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

“The best tour”

Highly recommend this tour. I've done many walking tours around the world but this was by far the best. Very friendly, knowledgeable guide who answered all questions I had very well. He was punctual, informative and personable. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Reviewed on Dec 08, 2024

“OK tour”

The tour was a bit long (3 hrs) considering its content and information.

Reviewed on Dec 07, 2024

“Guided around Colombo”

We saw a number of things we'd never find ourselves, guide was informative and when we flagged in the heat we took a tuk tuk to the next location

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

“An Unforgettable Colombo Experience with an Outstanding Guide!”

We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our tour of Colombo, and much of it was thanks to our incredible tour guide! From the moment we started, he made us feel welcome and comfortable, showing genuine kindness and a helpful attitude throughout. His deep knowledge of the city was truly impressive. He shared fascinating stories, cultural insights, and historical details that brought each site to life. He took us to all the most relevant and iconic points in Colombo, ensuring we didn’t miss a thing. Whether it was landmarks, hidden gems, or local recommendations, he curated the tour perfectly to make it both educational and enjoyable. What truly stood out was his warm demeanor and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure our experience was memorable. He answered all our questions with patience and enthusiasm, and his passion for his work was evident. Thanks to Shashi, our time in Colombo was not just a tour but an unforgettable journey. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to explore the city in a meaningful and memorable way!

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

“Glimpse of Colombo tour”

The tour was very interesting and useful, it gave us the opportunity to better know Colombo City, the monuments and the real atmosphere. The guide was definitely one of the best part, Shashi told us about the colonization period, show us the market and took as to all the famous temple. He provided very useful information and hints about the city. We would choose him again for sure (he even wait us for a coffee)

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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