Top Activities on the Ground in Colombo

Forget the stresses of planning your own round-island Sri Lanka tour and let the experts do the work on this private 11-day tour, excluding accommodation, entry tickets, and meals. Relax with private daily transport and tailor your itinerary as you wish with recommendations from your driver-guide. Visit Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya, climb UNESCO-listed Sigiriya, see spice gardens and waterfalls, spot wildlife at Yala and Minneriya National Park, and seize the opportunity for whale-watching and mangrove cruises along the way.

Experience two of Sri Lanka’s UNESCO-listed treasures on this tour from Colombo—Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla’s art-filled cave-temples. Leave transport worries behind as you’re picked up from your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle and travel to both sights in turn. At Sigiriya, enjoy time to climb to the rocktop and inspect the wall paintings along the way, and at Dambulla, explore the dazzling caves packed with Buddha statues and images. Your tour includes admissions and a local curry-and-rice lunch.

(SKU: LK77010400) Explore Colombo’s authentic and unique cultural heritage in a food-centric bike ride.

Explore Colombo’s historical streets on two wheels on this private evening cycle tour. Pedal around illuminated squares, landmarks, and parks in the quieter atmosphere of dusk while learning about their history. View Independence Square and Gangaramaya Temple, check out lesser-known colonial-era sights, and visit Galle Face Green, the seafront green originally created by the island's Dutch rulers. Light snacks and refreshments, plus full cycling equipment included.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Golden Temple of Dambulla, on this private day trip with a personal guide—a must-do activity when visiting Sri Lanka. You’re chauffeured in the comfort of your own vehicle for the drive from Negombo, Colombo, Kalutara, Kandy, or Mount Lavinia. Climb the fifth-century fortress on a sightseeing tour and, after lunch, tour the impressive cave temple and marvel at its Buddha statues.

Exploring Colombo independently on a cruise port-of-call can mean negotiating with cabs, and the risk of getting lost or delayed. Make things easy with this shore excursion that whisks you around the sights smoothly and comfortably. Travel by an air conditioned vehicle, visit top sights such as the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple; shop for souvenirs at handicrafts emporiums; and hear tales of local life from your driver that you'd miss if alone.

Discover sights and tastes of Colombo during this full-day city tour. Cover ground quickly in an air-conditioned vehicle and see city landmarks including Gangaramaya Temple, the National Museum of Colombo, and the Old Parliament Building. Relax over an elegant afternoon tea at the Galle Face Hotel.

Spot elephants at Udawalawe National Park on this full-day tour from Colombo. Depart from your hotel in a private vehicle and make your way to Udawalawe. Accompanied by a guide, ride a jeep through the national park and see the wide variety of wildlife that lives there, possibly including wild buffalo, spotted deer, crocodiles, and butterflies.

Galle is one of Sri Lanka’s most stunning cities, but covering the highlights in a single day can prove challenging without private transportation. Ideal for travelers short on time, this full-day, small-group excursion from Colombo includes door-to-door transfers. Visit a turtle hatchery, sail along the Madu River (own expense), and tick off top historical sights like the Galle Fort Lighthouse and Clock Tower.

Forget hunting for cabs last-minute with this prebookable private 1-way transfer from or to Colombo International Airport. Book an arrival or departure ride to or from your hotel in Colombo, Negombo, Galle, Kandy, or select resorts; and enjoy a worry-free start or end to your Sri Lanka vacation. Your driver will assist with your luggage, and if you’re arriving, provide commentary and recommendations on local sights, customs, and transport options.

Learn about the history and culture of Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital city, on this half-day private tour. Visit key landmarks including the Old Parliament building, Vihara Buddhist Temple, and St Lucia's Cathedral to learn more about the unique history and culture of Sri Lanka. Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour, including private hotel transportation, for just you and your party.

Have a seat in a first-class tuk tuk with a dedicated guide for a private tour of Colombo. You'll travel efficiently through the city, weaving through traffic to see the maximum number of sights in a single day. This overview is great for first-time visitors, and your guide can focus on sites and narrative that interest you. Stops can include the Pettah market, the Galle Face Green, Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist temple, and others.

Feel Colombo’s pulse and discover its sights in a way difficult to do independently or by conventional car on this private half-day tuk-tuk tour. Choose a morning or late-afternoon trip and settle into your nimble 3-wheeler with your personal driver-guide. Then, soak in the city’s bustle as you zip to Pettah and Galle Face Green; and stop at temples, markets, and colonial-era landmarks. Admissions are at your own expense.

Combine food tastings with sightseeing on a private 4-hour evening tour of Colombo by tuk-tuk. Climb into a comfortable, customized tuk-tuk with a private driver-guide, and delve into Colombo’s bustling streets to enjoy the sights, culinary delights, and city lights. Ride by famous landmarks, explore the hottest entertainment spots, and make food stops to sample local staples and snacks. Enjoy the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks stowed inside your tuk-tuk cooler as you explore.

For Sri Lankans, as for Italians, dining remains a ritual to be treasured. Immerse in the spicy delights of Sri Lankan cuisine, from market shopping to dining etiquette, during this hands-on private cooking course. Led by a professional chef in a charming villa, learn the tricks of authentic Sri Lankan home cooking, and feast on a 5-course lunch or dinner you’ve prepared yourself.

Go on a comfortable and in-depth exploration of Colombo from your cruise ship on this shore excursion tour. Depart from the port in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and learn about the history of the city. Spot many of the city’s highlights, including the National Museum, Old Parliament, Independence Memorial Arcade, Beire Lake, and more.

Ditch the crowded coach tours and travel like a local on this intimate, half-day sightseeing trip through Colombo in a traditional three-wheeler tuk tuk. Tick off the capital’s top attractions as you weave your way down winding streets, from bustling Hindu temples to Dutch-built landmarks. You’ll also enjoy a shopping stop in the market-filled district of Pettah.

Explore the countryside around Colombo on a bicycle on this cycling tour. Depart from your Colombo hotel in a TukTuk and make your way to the starting point. Equipped with a mountain bike and helmet, follow your guide on a route that takes you past paddy fields, water tanks, a bird sanctuary, and Kalaniya Sacred Temple.

Currently this tour can rate as one of the best down south trips since it has covered most of the unique areas at a very short period. Even though I have mentioned few locations here i am more than happy to add few other stops to show you the local culture, our people and food of course.

With its wide flat avenues and sea breezes, Colombo is a fun city to explore by bicycle. With this private tour through the city, you'll get a chance to visit many of the city's prettiest attractions, including the Galle Face Green, Arcade Independence Square, and the Town Hall, with plenty of time to stop and take photos along the way. 

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Learn about traditional ways of life with this private, guided tour to a remote village surrounded by jungle. You'll meet with Indigenous people who will teach you about their traditions, from culinary preparations to the ancient practice of Chena, an agricultural style similar to shifting that has been used for millennia.

This 24km cycling tour mainly covers the countryside of Colombo. Colombo is the key commercial capital city of Sri Lanka and most of the tourism sources described Colombo as shopping, nightlife & most entertaining city in Sri Lanka. So Colombo city positioned as a commercial city many traveller’s minds, but you do not believe a few miles away from the Colombo city limit… what beautiful countryside in Colombo.