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The Lotus tower
The Red Mosque
Gangaramaya Temple
Lotus Theatre
Old Parliament House

Colombo City Tour from Negombo

By Travel with Nishantha
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 312 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

A unique experience for travelers staying for a short while in Negombo. A great way to explore Colombo at it's best. A splendid way to do a quick round of last minute shopping that you missed out on and see the bustling city of Colombo.
The time duration of this tour is entirely up to you to decide as we are flexible and can accommodate any changes.

Activity location

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    • Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Near China Embassy
    • 00700, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    • Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Near China Embassy
    • 00700, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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Colombo City Tour from Negombo 08:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 08:30
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 09:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 09:30
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 10:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 14:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 14:30
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 15:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 15:30
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38
Colombo City Tour from Negombo 16:00
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
RM 312.38 x 1 TravellerRM 312.38

Total
Price is RM 312.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWiFi on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRestroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRs.400 entrance fees to Gangaramaya Temple

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Old Parliament Building (Pass by)
The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building. The building housed the island's legislature for 53 years until the new parliamentary complex was opened at Sri Jayawardenepura in 1983.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
  • 30m
The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister.
Independence Square
  • 15m
Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum. The monument was built at the location where the formal ceremony marking the start of self-rule, with the opening of the first parliament by the HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester occurred at a special podium February 4, 1948. Located at the head of the monument is the statue of the first prime minister of the country Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake "The Father of the Nation". Most of the annual National Independence Day celebrations have been held here. Apart from a monument it served as the ceremonial assembly hall for the Senate of Ceylon and the House of Representatives of Ceylon until the parliament was moved to the new parliament complex. Currently it is the venue for religious events and annual national day celebrations.
Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre (Pass by)
The Nelum Pokuna Theatre is a newly built theatre in the shape of a lotus flower which is used for performing arts productions.
Viharamahadevi Park
  • 30m
Viharamahadevi Park (formerly Victoria Park) is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu. The park was built on land donated to the Colombo city by Charles Henry de Soysa during the British rule of Sri Lanka, and used to be named "Victoria Park" after Queen Victoria. During World War II it was occupied by the British Army with Australian 17th Brigade based at Victoria Park. After the war the park was restored and open to the public in 1951. There used to be a cricket ground in the park, which was used for first-class cricket between 1927 and 1995. Ceylon played against a touring English team there in 1927 and against an Australian team in 1935. The park features include a huge Buddha statue and a series of water fountains. It also includes a mini zoo, a children's play area and a BAC Jet Provost.There are Muscovy ducks in the park. They swim in the lake and walk on the grass beside it. Viharamahadevi Park is the only large-scale public park in Colombo, and is maintained by the Colombo Municipal Council. Located at its western end is the Cenotaph War Memorial, Colombo and the Colombo Public Library. The Vihara Maha Devi Park Open Air Stadium is a venue for concerts and public events.
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
  • 30m
The Old Colombo Dutch Hospital (known as The Dutch Hospital) is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era in Sri Lanka. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
  • 30m
Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Temple is located in Kochchikade area in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Hindu Temple was built in the year 1915 by the Indian sculptures with Black Stone(Granite). The temple is fully erected with Black stones and a place worth to see and worship. The will reminds you of the India's Tamil Nadu temples. The temple is based on the human body structure where 9 doors can be found on the entrance of the temple on the top of the structure. You don't need to pay any entrance fee or for entrance ticket. There are two main entrances for the temple. To keep your expensive footwear pay up to Rs 10/- at the entrance and get the token with number to get back your footwear. On special Pooja days male visitors will be requested to remove their T-Shirts and Shirts. Before you enter in to the main temple, wash your legs with tap water which is available on the left side of Temple’s inner entrance.
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence. Located on the Beira Lake, it was completed in the late 19th century
St Lucia's Cathedral
  • 15m
St. Lucia's Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. The cathedral is located at Kotahena, in the north east of Colombo, on 18,240 sq. ft. of land. It traces its origins to a small structure for worship built during the Dutch occupation
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (Pass by)
Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque , (known colloquially as the Samman Kottu Palli, Rathu Palliya, Red Masjid or the Red Mosque) is a historic mosque in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located on Second Cross Street in Pettah. The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    • Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Near China Embassy
    • 00700, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
    • Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Near China Embassy
    • 00700, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

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