Colombo City Tour by Open-Deck Bus
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Colombo City Tour by Open-Deck Bus

By Lakpura LLC
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Travel on an open-topped double-decker tour bus around the city watching the most important locations that are steeped in local or old colonial history, or are unique and beautifully built by famous architects, or even the best shopping precincts to visit. This tour gives you an overview of them all to the busy traveler in Sri Lanka who is very short on time. A very appropriate tour for a flight stopover or first day in Sri Lanka.
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Open Deck tour as per Itinerary
  • 500 ml bottle of mineral water
  • Live commentary in English by professional Guide
  • Entry/Admission - Galle Face Green
What's not included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Expenses of Personal Nature
  • Gratuities (Optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pickup details
  • We pick you up from your Hotel in Colombo City Area or Galle Face Green
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16052P984

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16052P984

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      Itinerary
      • 1
        Your tour will start at either 9:00 am or 3:30 pm on a weekday depending on your booking. A tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Colombo in a red city tour bus.He will explain your itinerary and start by traveling alongside Galle Face Promenade where a number of World War II cannons are placed on display. Your tour will also pass by the following attractions. The tour guide will also stop the bus and take you to some of them for a closer look. Galle Face Promenade - a five hectare ocean-side urban park Southern Expansion of Colombo Harbor Colombo Lighthouse opened in 1952 by the first Prime Minister of Ceylon Kingsbury hotel - formerly Ceylon Continental, the first five star hotel in the island The Old Lighthouse and the Clock Tower - a Victorian landmark designed by Lady Ward and built two years prior to the Big Ben of Westminster, London The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King The Old Dutch Hospital - the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area The remnants of British Colonial architecture overlooking the harbor area The historical Cargills and Millers and Caves buildings. Khan clock tower Slave Island - where the colonials kept African slaves in imprisonment The Lake House complex Air Force Headquarters Sri Murugan Hindu Temple Beira Lake Gangarama Buddhist Temple The ‘Seema Malakaya’ / Chapter House was designed by famous Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa The War Memorial The Colombo Public Library The National Museum Nelum Pokuna Theatre Vihara Mahadevi Park Colombo Town Hall Horton Place, the elite residential area of Colombo The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) A replica of the Aukana Buddha Statue - a 12m pure granite standing Buddha dating back to the 5th century The Cricket Board Independence Avenue Independence Memorial Arcade Independence Square - originally an asylum, now a converted high-end shopping precinct and public gathering space The historic Colombo Race Course - once used as a temporary airfield during WW II Laksala - the State owned Handicrafts and souvenirs store Your bus will stop at Colombo Town Hall so that you can take some photos of the elegant structure. You will also stop at the Independence Memorial for 15 to 20 minutes. There will be chances to do some souvenir shopping at Laksala and even optionally visit the high-end branded stores at Arcade Independence Square Your tour will be completed at 11:30 am or 6:00 pm, depending on when you started, and you will get dropped off back at your hotel. Special Locations for Weekend Tour St. Anthony’s church - the historic church was the location of the famous Easter attacks The Red Mosque Ponnambalawaneswaram Kovil - a historic Hindu Temple constructed entirely out of granite The Gold Market The Old Colombo Town Hall The market The Belfry Streets of historic Old Fort trade area Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte - the location of the capital of the 14th century Kotte Kingdom Diyawanna Lake and its surroundings Parliament Drive bordered with the National Tree of Sri Lanka, the Ceylon Ironwood (Mesua ferrea) The Parliament Complex designed by the Geoffrey Bawa Note Colombo at Night Tour held on Every Weekend Enjoy a delightful boat ride on the Diyawanna Lake (Colombo at Night Tour Only) with views of interesting fauna and flora and exclusive views of the Parliment Complex. (Approximately 15-20 mins.)
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      • Lakpura LLC
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        Colombo, Sri Lanka
        Joined in April 2013
      • Safari719793
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        Ancient city and safari
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      • Terrance11
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        Fantastic trip and easy to book, you will not regret this day out!
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        Sri Lankan transfers
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        Fantastic Experience
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      • W3951QMmichaelb
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        Great service topped off with a leopard sighting
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      • rajtours1
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        Enjoyable experience
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      • GabeK1985
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        The Only Way To See Colombo!
        An amazing experience with an amazing guide Nishantha. Saw the tour originally through Instagram & loved the novelty of it. Driving around Colombo in the old Jeep was an experience I’ll never forget. In the open air it felt like we were right amongst all the action & hustle & bustle of the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable & made the tour! He looked after us so well. They are not lying about the free flow drinks either! A well stocked esky was onboard with so many options! A highlight was stopping & having a fresh coconut & enjoying that as we drove along. I can’t imagine seeing Colombo any other way! Highly recommend the tour!
        Written 28 January 2025
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      Marie B
      Chiang Mai, Thailand210 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2024 • Friends
      In spite of the rain we had some good close up views of historic buildings and monuments. Great way to get an overall picture of the city
      Written 16 July 2024
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      J30984S03 Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience and our service. We are thrilled to hear the lasting impression the experience has left on you, Your wonderful comments and positive feedback is a great incentive for us to further ensure and enhance our level of service for the future as well. We hope to have you again here in Sri Lanka.
      Written 22 August 2024
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      Serendib Tours
      Badulla, Sri Lanka11 contributions
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      Good experience in Sri Lanka🇱🇰
      Good vibes
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      Written 22 March 2022
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