Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk

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Highlights

  • Explore heritage sites, back alleys, markets, and even Bera Lake

  • Sample Sri Lanka’s favorite king coconut, a super-sweet variety

  • Capped at 12 travelers—in multiple tuk-tuks—for a more personal adventure

Summary

Meet up with your group in the early morning at Colombo’s Water Fountain, Level 01, at the World Trade Center. Before boarding your tuk tuk for the day, take a short walk through the city’s central business district, where you’ll admire a number of colonial buildings. Continue aboard your motorized ride as you check out city sights like Colombo Harbour, the Fort Clock Tower, Colombo Lighthouse, and the President’s House. Then pass by Chatham Street, a now-trendy area that was off-limits for many years due to Sri Lanka’s civil war. Proceed from there to Pettah, a Colombo neighborhood that’s known for its diverse range of market stalls and the Red Mosque. Stop for 20 to 30 minutes to grab some street snacks or shop for bargains. As your nimble tuk tuk ducks and weaves in between people, buses and bikes, you’ll zoom onward to visit Wolvendaal Church, a colonial-era Dutch structure that dates back more than 360 years. Take a look at the church’s collection of old tombstones from the city’s historic Dutch governors and then have a talk with the church keeper, who can share insights into city history and culture. Head next to Sri Kaileshwarm Kovil (Captain’s Garden Hindu Temple), the main worship site for Colombo residents, and then proceed to Independence Square, the location where Sri Lanka proclaimed its independence from British rule in 1948. Make the last stop of the day at Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Colombo. Explore the architecture and paintings of this religious site before cross the street to Bera Lake, where you can learn more about the some of the contemporary issues like pollution facing city residents. Finish the trip with a drop-off back at your original starting point at World Trade Center.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Explore Colombo like a local—in a tuk-tuk 3-wheeler—on this fun small-group tour. There’s no need to worry about negotiating the fare or planning the route: Your guide does all the work. See sights from Colombo Harbor to the President’s House; shop for snacks and bargains at Pettah’s market stalls; and admire Wolvendaal Church, Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, and the Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil.

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What’s included?

  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Tuk Tuk fare

  • Bottled water

  • Taste of King Coconut.

  • Entry/Admission - Colombo

  • Entry/Admission - Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

  • Food and drink

  • Items of personal nature

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination. View full policy at urbanadventures.com/vaccine.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Colombo Urban Adventures

About operator:

Are you ready for a real-life video game?! Because that’s what it feels like to navigate Colombo by tuk tuk! Head down narrow streets, past monuments, and into some of the city’s most significant spots, exploring the way locals get around — by tuk tuk! You won’t see this side of Colombo on your own! Sightseeing makes us hungry, which is why we’ve loaded this Colombo walking tour with tons of food stops to keep you fuelled along the way! See the city sites while tasting typical Sri Lankan street food like hoppers, wadai, and kothu from the places where locals love to snack. Eat, eat, repeat, indeed!

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