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Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour

Name: Private Half-Day Colombo City Tour
Brand: #srilankabycar
SKU: 17652P21
Price: 65.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (114 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceColombo, Sri Lanka

Fully Narrated Exclusive Private Colombo City Tour

From $65.00

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Discover the best of Colombo on a half-day tour
Gain insight into the history of the city from your guide
Feel free to customize the itinerary to your preferences
A private guide and vehicle ensure a personalized experience

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
All Entrance Fees

Tips, gratuities and expenses of personal nature
Foods and drinks
Port entrance fee $ 20 USD per tour payable directly to the guide
Airport pickup fee 15 USD. Pickup & drop off after tour 25 USD

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All guest houses, homestay units and AirBnB.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please advise TOUR START TIME you prefer would like to secure at the time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

114 reviews

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Great tour guide

Hector_L, May 2024

We had a great tour experience. The tour guide/driver, Rajeewa, was punctual and the vehicle was clean. He did an outstanding job showing providing us insightful information about Colombo.

Fantastic tour of Colombo!

Carissa_D, Mar 2024

My guide Tharaka was so knowledgeable and really made the experience great! He knows so much about the history of Sri Lanka and Colombo, it was a great first day to start my trip!

Great half day in Colombo

scott_e, Mar 2024

Our Guide Ushan was excellent. Gave us a great overview of the city , its people and their culture. Highly recommend

Educational Tour

Gillian_E, Feb 2024

We chose a private tour of Colombo and our tour guide was Ushan from Sri Lanka Car. It proved to be a wise decision as Ushan was a perfect tour guide and his car was a wonderful cool oasis. We either visited or drove past the usual spots, Independence square, the Lotus Tower, Khan clock tower, world trade centre, Old Dutch hospital, St Lucia's church, Berla Lake and the Red mosque. But the highlight was the Gangaramaya Temple which was magnificent, so much to see, so much history and we learnt so much from Ushan. A great tour, thank you.

A great memorable trip

Nashmea_N, Feb 2024

The driver was very courteous and informative. He explained very clearly the history behind each sites and answered our questions. He was also very flexible with our requests and took us to an amazing gem store.

Excellent organization and highly informative

Andrew_P, Feb 2024

Complete tour with experienced and enthusiastic guide. Highly recommend this tour for everyone who has time limitations and wants to get to know the city's highlights.

Great Tour .... An Even Better Guide

Peter_D, Feb 2024

Our guide Tharaka M Perera picked us up from our hotel, our first stop the Aśōkārāma Temple. Tharaka told us about the history of Bhudism and how it came to Sri Lanka 2400 years ago, as well as the history of the temple. We also visited Independence Square and spent lots of time in the local markets - truly amazing. Tharaka never rushed us, was always helpful and showed his true love for Sri Lanka and its people the entire day. He is one of the best guides we've and highly recommend you request him by name if possible

Sri Lanka No-Show

Timothy_R, Jan 2024

Tour guide and driver not located at cruise ship or gate to port as noted in announcement by Viator. Tour never given or taken. Guide texted well after tour scheduled he/she was now at separate gate a long way from ship. Full refund requested and expected.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Despite our best efforts, we were unable to reach the client via email, text, or WhatsApp messaging. We have documentation of these attempts, revealing no replies from the client. While we deeply regret any inconvenience caused, we must emphasize that we cannot be held solely responsible for the your lack of communication.

City Tour of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Alex_H, Jan 2024

Another excellent Viator tour with John. Very informative with an excellent manner of describing what we were seeing. Definitely our man for any future visit to Colombo! Alex H

Colombo city tour

Ashling_B, Jan 2024

We had an awesome day with our guide Tharaka. He was lovely, knowledgeable and accomodating. He took us to a great spot for lunch and was able to fit in a lot in a short period of time. Would definitely recommend, Thank you😊

Colombo city tour

Cynthia_T, Jan 2024

Loved the Hindu temple. The colorful exterior was beautiful and unique. Gangarama was exquisite. Don’t miss it. Our guide Nelson did a very good Job explaining things

Great city tour

Deborah_D, Jan 2024

Lotus Tower, temple, eating local ice cream. Our driver was knowledgeable and accommodating He shared insider's knowledge of the city.

Very well planned

Nivya_M, Jan 2024

Our guide Shimaz was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. The tour was exceptionally well planned with many photo stops. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

A great tour with an excellent guide

Mel_M, Dec 2023

Our guide Shimaz met us at the gate of the cruise terminal as arranged and together with his driver Jonathan we visited many of the key places to see and learn about in Colombo. Shimaz proved to be a really excellent guide with a good command of English, very knowledgeable and extremely personable. If you want to see the highlights of Colombo, you couldn’t have a better guide and driver

Great chance to see the real colombo

Jan_H, Dec 2023

Diilan was a great tour guide, very pleasant and flexible, taking us wherever we wanted to go. He was knowledgeable and took us to a great Sri Lankan restaurant for lunch. certainly recommended

Great tour

Deanne_M, Nov 2023

The food, temples, culture Our guide was so informative friendly and fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble and we personalised this trip as we went along

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your delightful experience with your guide. It's heartwarming to hear that their knowledge, friendliness, and willingness to accommodate made your trip truly memorable. Personalized travel experiences have a special touch, and we're glad you had the opportunity to craft your own adventure. Embracing the local cuisine, immersing yourself in the temples' spiritual ambiance, and delving into the rich cultural tapestry must have been truly enriching. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your Sri Lankan journey.

Great tour.

Renee_K, Nov 2023

Our guide did a wonderful time for us. Our ship was hours late but he waited for us! The temple was the highlight.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your guide. It's heartwarming to hear that he went the extra mile to accommodate your delayed arrival, ensuring that you didn't miss out on the enriching experience of visiting the temple. His dedication to providing exceptional service despite unforeseen circumstances is truly commendable. We appreciate your kind words and will ensure that he continues to receive recognition for his outstanding commitment to our guests.

Excellent trip with great guide

Lorraine_H, Nov 2023

Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful as we wanted to add on specific visits. His English was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your guide. We are delighted to hear that you found him to be knowledgeable, helpful, and accommodating. His excellent English skills undoubtedly enhanced your understanding and overall experience. We appreciate your feedback and will ensure that he continues to receive recognition for his exceptional service.

Great tour

Matthew_T, Nov 2023

John was an outstanding tour guide - all 6 of us were very satisfied - he was knowledgeable and very helpful epecially to our disabled lady. He is an asset - highly recommended.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your tour guide John. It is heartwarming to hear that he made your Sri Lankan adventure enjoyable and memorable for all six of you. His knowledge, helpfulness, and attentiveness to your group's needs, especially the disabled lady, are truly commendable. We are delighted that John's dedication to providing exceptional service contributed to a positive and memorable experience for everyone. Your kind words and high recommendation of John are greatly appreciated. We are honored to have been a part of your remarkable Sri Lankan experience. regards, team #srilankabycar

Seeing what coach tours do not see

Alan_B, Nov 2023

Going inside various temples (Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, Muslim) and observing rituals at first hand with full explanation by our experienced guide Shimaz.

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