Colombo City Discoveries

Description:

You can experience the vibrant pulse of Colombo with this city tour. Enjoy the vibrant Manning Market, the historic Fort and the well-known ‘Gangarama Temple’. Take in landmark locations such as Independence square and the Old Parliament Building as well as BMICH. To finish off your day take a leisurely stroll along Galle Face Green and visit the Colombo National Museum.

Highlights


Includes


Itinerary

• Gangarama
• Manning Market
• Fort
• BMICH
• Independence Square
• Galle Face Green
• Old Parliament Building
• Colombo National Museum 

• Private Transport
• English-Speaking Guide
• Refreshments and Water Bottles
• Lunch on Tour
• Entrance Fees if Applicable 

Sight: Gangarama Temple

See the vibrant ‘Gangarama Temple’ which is filled with artefacts and the ‘Seema Malaka shrine’ which is situated on the neighbouring Beira Lake.

Sight: Colombo National Museum

The Colombo National Museum is the biggest museum in Sri Lanka. Among many other intriguing artefacts, this includes the crown and throne of the island’s surviving monarch. Discover the intriguing history of this island by touring this museum.

Sight: Independence Square

Explore Independence sq., a popular destination due to its historical significance and beauty. Even though this island is a National Monument, many tourists come here. 

Sight: BMICH

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), a famous landmark in Colombo is renowned for both its outstanding architecture and its position as one of Sri Lanka’s top event venues.

Sight: Manning Market

Discover the bustling streets of Colombo and the manning market. Manning Market’s centennial celebration has earned it the title of oldest market. As you stroll through this marketplace you can see the workers transporting colourful produce from trucks that have travelled from different regions of Sri Lanka. In the market, you can also buy the items that catch your attention. 

Sight: Fort 

The Portuguese and Dutch helped build Colombo Fort which the British eventually occupied. The Presidential Gardens, the Fort Railway Station and the President’s Originally constructed as the British Governor’s residence it is now a magnificent structure.

Sight: Old Parliament Building

One of Colombo’s popular attractions is the Old Parliament Building which was constructed in the neo-baroque style. The building’s history and amazing construction are fascinating, to put it mildly.

Sight: Galle Face Green

Explore Galle Face Green, a vast green area that parallels the coast of Colombo. A well-known park for its extensive menu of delicious street food, kite flying, fitness and leisurely evenings spent with your own family while taking in the Indian Ocean sunset. 

• Gangarama
• Manning Market
• Fort
• BMICH
• Independence Square
• Galle Face Green
• Old Parliament Building
• Colombo National Museum 

• Private Transport
• English-Speaking Guide
• Refreshments and Water Bottles
• Lunch on Tour
• Entrance Fees if Applicable 

Sight: Gangarama Temple

See the vibrant ‘Gangarama Temple’ which is filled with artefacts and the ‘Seema Malaka shrine’ which is situated on the neighbouring Beira Lake.

Sight: Colombo National Museum

The Colombo National Museum is the biggest museum in Sri Lanka. Among many other intriguing artefacts, this includes the crown and throne of the island’s surviving monarch. Discover the intriguing history of this island by touring this museum.

Sight: Independence Square

Explore Independence sq., a popular destination due to its historical significance and beauty. Even though this island is a National Monument, many tourists come here. 

Sight: BMICH

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), a famous landmark in Colombo is renowned for both its outstanding architecture and its position as one of Sri Lanka’s top event venues.

Sight: Manning Market

Discover the bustling streets of Colombo and the manning market. Manning Market’s centennial celebration has earned it the title of oldest market. As you stroll through this marketplace you can see the workers transporting colourful produce from trucks that have travelled from different regions of Sri Lanka. In the market, you can also buy the items that catch your attention. 

Sight: Fort 

The Portuguese and Dutch helped build Colombo Fort which the British eventually occupied. The Presidential Gardens, the Fort Railway Station and the President’s Originally constructed as the British Governor’s residence it is now a magnificent structure.

Sight: Old Parliament Building

One of Colombo’s popular attractions is the Old Parliament Building which was constructed in the neo-baroque style. The building’s history and amazing construction are fascinating, to put it mildly.

Sight: Galle Face Green

Explore Galle Face Green, a vast green area that parallels the coast of Colombo. A well-known park for its extensive menu of delicious street food, kite flying, fitness and leisurely evenings spent with your own family while taking in the Indian Ocean sunset.