Colombo is the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka and is a hub for visiting beaches in the south of the island. Its history involves successive rulings by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, and it was a major port on the east-west trade routes during that era. This ancient heritage reflects on the city today in terms of its architecture consisting of colonial buildings as well as high rise sky scrapers and shopping malls. The cosmopolitan side of Colombo includes stylish theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries.
When Should I Travel
Situated at the heart of a tropical country, the city of Colombo has friendly weather all throughout the year.To Whom
With most of the country’s trade happening in the city of Colombo, whether you are a business visitor or a holiday visitor, going on a city tour is sure to open a few new doors for you.Make the use of our Tailor Made Tours service. Customize This Tour
Things To Do
And places to visit
Galle Face Green
Galle Face is a 5 ha ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m along the coast, in the heart of Colombo, the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka.
National Museum of Colombo
The museum holds contains a collections of much importance to Sri Lanka such as the regalia of the country, including the throne and crown of the Kandyan monarchs as well as many other exhibits telling the story of ancient Sri Lanka.
Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence.
Colombo City Center
A place you can go shopping, enjoy foods of various countries and be entertained in modern cinemas.
The Lotus Tower
The tallest self-supported structure in South Asia.
Laksala
Sri Lanka Handicraft Board, popularly known as “LAKSALA” has been promoting the sale of local handicrafts through their showrooms spread island–wide and providing the essential market linkage to traditional craftsmen to market their products since the inception in 1964.
Viharamahadevi Park
Viharamahadevi 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.
Tips
And Advices
Do not Miss
- Street shopping
- Street food
- Tuk tuk rides
- Take pictures
Do's
- Use sunglasses while street shopping
- Use your bargaining skills
- Carry enough luggages
Don'ts
- Don’t use tuk tuks that don’t have a meter
- Don’t wear shorts if you plan to visit spiritual attractions
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September 21, 2019aottoy We had a fantastic 14 day tour in Sri Lanka. Thanks to our driver Chanake we discovered a lot of nice places. Furthermore he is very clean, always on time... read more
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