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Colombo Day Tour

The city's landmarks, markets and temples by daylight.

The red and white striped Red Mosque in Pettah, Colombo

See Colombo at its busiest. Ride from Independence Square to Colombo Fort, step into a Hindu temple, walk Pettah Market past the Red Masjid, and stop for pure Sri Lankan coffee, with a chauffeur who explains it all in English.

What you will see

  • Independence Square
  • Colombo Fort
  • Hindu Temple
  • Pettah Market
  • Red Masjid
  • Catholic Church
  • Local life
  • Coffee
  • Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
  • Street food

Points of interest

Ten stops that show you the real Colombo

The Day and Night tours cover the landmarks, the markets and the food, with time to stop, look around and ask questions.

  1. Independence Square

    The memorial hall and gardens built to mark Sri Lanka's independence.

  2. Colombo Fort

    Colonial-era streets, the old clock tower and the busy railway station.

  3. Hindu Temple

    A colourful kovil with carved towers, incense and daily rituals.

  4. Pettah Market

    Colombo's busiest bazaar: street after street of traders and porters.

  5. Red Masjid

    The red and white striped mosque that stands out above Pettah.

  6. Catholic Church

    A calm, historic church between the city's loudest streets.

  7. Local life

    Side streets, small shops and the everyday Colombo most visitors miss.

  8. Coffee

    A stop for a cup of pure Sri Lankan brew.

  9. Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

    The city from above. A good place to pause and take photos.

  10. Street food

    Local bites in Pettah or by the sea at Galle Face.

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