Voyage of Ceylon

Colombo City Discovery Tour

Colombo is a city that rewards exploration at street level – a layered, lively capital where Dutch and British colonial history meets Sri Lankan Buddhist tradition and a fast-growing modern energy. This full-day city discovery tour moves through the city’s most rewarding districts, from the ornate temples and trading lanes of Pettah to the colonial grandeur of the Fort, ending at the iconic Galle Face Green as the sun dips below the Indian Ocean. Your guide brings the city’s stories to life at every turn.

Experiences Include

  • Navigate the bustling spice and textile lanes of Pettah on foot
  • Visit a local tea boutique and sample different Ceylon blends
  • Walk through the Dutch-era Wolvendaal Church
  • Watch fishing boats return to Colombo Harbour
  • Try street food from a local vendor in the Fort district

Tour Highlights

  • Colonial architecture and the historic Fort district
  • Vibrant Pettah bazaar and spice markets
  • Gangaramaya Temple’s eclectic sacred collection
  • Sunset along Galle Face Green oceanfront promenade

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • English-speaking city guide
  • Entrance fees to all included sites
  • Lunch at a recommended local restaurant

Exclusions

  • Personal shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities