OVERVIEW
Explore the city of Colombo, a quaint merging of the old with new, in a full day tour covering all its key attractions and points of interest including the National Museum, Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo Fort, Independence square, Galle Face Green and more culminating in some classic Colombo shopping.take a city tour to explore the capital city of Sri Lanka, with its captivating buildings, parks, monuments, museum, iconic temples and great shopping.
National Museum – National Museum established in 1877, the biggest museum in the island containing some of the best collections of art, carvings, swords, guns, masks, and statues from Sri Lanka’s ancient past as well as the colonial period.
Gangaramaya Temple – Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most beautiful and iconic Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The pathways and doors that lead into the main sanctorum contain intricately carved sculptures that are simply breath-taking. The ceilings and walls contain pictures and miniature paintings that illustrate stories from Buddhism.
Beira Lake – Visit the Beira Lake which is very close to Gangaramaya temple, a hotspot for tourists, where you may enjoy a duck paddle boat ride if you wish or switch gear and shop at an adjacent mall for a short break. A must see nevertheless is the temple in the middle of the lake – Seema Malaka Temple; a place of serenity.
Colombo Fort area – which is packed with stunning old colonial-era architectural masterpieces. You may view the old Galle Buck lighthouse, the old parliament, clock tower, Lloyd`s building and St. Peter`s church among other iconic structures.
Independence Square – Independence Square, an iconic building and also one of the nicest places to relax in Colombo. In addition to the memorial hall itself, there’s also the huge sprawling green park outside with plenty of shade and the memorial museum.
Viharamahadevi Park the Viharamahadevi Park, the largest and best Park to visit in Colombo, and if you didn’t stop by the Independence square park, you may take a breather here under the beautiful canopy of trees. There are lots of attractions especially for families with children, like the aquarium, children’s play zone, war memorial, lake and suspension bridge above it.
Galle Face Green – the Galle Face Green situated in the middle of the busy stretch of Galle Road facing the ocean. It`s a great place to mingle with friendly locals, groups of children playing cricket and flying kites and savour some typical Colombo street food including isso wade and kottu. The magical sunset, fresh air and the positive ambience make Galle Face Green one of the most visited places in Colombo.
Upon completion you can return back to your destination with lots of memories and experience of the day.
TAKE A TOUR OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
- National Museum
- Nelum Pokuna Theatre
- Vihara Mahadevi Park
- Colombo Town Hall
- Colombo Lighthouse
- The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King
- Lighthouse with Clock
- Galle Face
- Colombo Harbour
- York Street
- Slave Island
- A famous Hindu Kovil
- Beira Lake
- The War Memorial
- Public Library
