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Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning & Evening ( Private )
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Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning & Evening ( Private )

By Capital Tour by Tuk Tuk
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Ages 6-75
Duration: 4h
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  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch or Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Temple Of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil
  • Entry/Admission - Pettah
  • Entry/Admission - Old Town Hall
  • Entry/Admission - Colombo
  • Entry/Admission - Kayman’s Gate Belltower
  • Entry/Admission - Colombo
  • Entry/Admission - Colombo Fort Railway Station
  • Entry/Admission - Colombo
What's not included
  • Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple chargers only
  • Entry/Admission - Colombo
  • Entry/Admission - Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
  • Colombo, Sri Lanka
    All Guest Stay Places ( Hotels,Railway station, Colombo Bus stand)
Pickup details
  • * All Guest Stay Place (Colombo 01 to 15 ) * Bandaranaike International Airport Pick up & Drop by Tuk Tuk or Car - 35 USD * Negombo Hotels Pick up & Drop by Tuk Tuk or Car - 45 USD * Cruise ship passengers pick up location Kingsbury Colombo . (Due to parking regulations by the Tourist Police, we are unable to pick up by Tuk Tuk from the Port entrance. Instead, one of the drivers will escort you from the Kingsbury Hotel Colombo ( From Port entrance to Kings Bury Hotel Colombo 2 km ) * Lunch or Dinner depending on tour starting time.
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
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 180602P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience 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: 180602P2

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      About the operator
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      • Capital Tour by Tuk Tuk
        555
        Colombo, Sri Lanka
        Joined in July 2019
      • N3237KMjadeh
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend, very informative and interesting cultural experience!
        Great lil morning excursion, our guide Mr. Caviar was very informative and kept us feeling safe & comfortable throughout. He apologized for his English but it was honestly perfect! we clearly understood everything and it was very interesting to learn from a local and experience things we wouldn't have ventured to do without. Even trying traditional Sri Lankan food. Would highly recommend as I feel like for us personally we would've missed a lot of Negombo if it wasn't for this. Very informative and fun with fruit, water & lunch provided. 8,500LKR for the boat trip but it's so worth it as we saw monkeys, monitor lizards and loads of birds. Lasted about an hour. Whole trip was maybe 3/4hrs.
        Written 29 November 2024
      • Daydream57950079230
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Very nice tour. I can recommend!
        The Food was delicious. We eat food we would never fiend and eat if we were not with Ricky. Ricky is a good driver an very very friendly. I can absolulty recommend this tour.
        Written 16 November 2024
      • 950rufm
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Second Time Booking
        This is actually my second time booking a tour with Caviar and the guys. The first time I had a tour with them was when I went for a backpacking solo trip to Sri Lanka, this time I was with my family. I specifically choose them again because I have proven their service to be really good. Also, the tour packages are really affordable and worth the price. We got so many with the tour we availed. We went to many beautiful places around Colombo like Temples, Lighthouse, Towers, Parks and more.
        Written 16 November 2024
      • Diane B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A great night
        We had a wonderful food tour with Capital Tours. It was raining heavily with thunder and lightning but our guide Ricky either ran out and brought the food to us or got close enough to the restaurant so we wouldn't get wet. It was great learning about Sri Lankan food and eating with the locals. An experience not to be missed.
        Written 15 November 2024
      • Hunter8635
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Unhygienic and Disappointing
        I was disappointed by the cleanliness of the food stops. Some of the places we visited looked unclean, which made me lose my appetite. The tuk-tuk ride itself was not enjoyable either, as it was hot and uncomfortable. Overall, it was a letdown.
        Written 13 November 2024
      • Jai4584
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Poor Value for Money
        For the price, the Capital Tour by Tuk Tuk did not deliver. The food choices were limited, and some of the places didn’t seem hygienic. The guide was not very knowledgeable about the food or the culture, which made the experience feel lackluster.
        Written 13 November 2024
      • Justin8965
        0 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Disorganising tour
        This tour was not worth the money. The guide didn’t seem knowledgeable, and the tuk-tuk wasn’t well-maintained. We didn’t get to visit all the promised sites, and the experience felt disorganized and unprofessional.
        Written 13 November 2024
      • D8549KGalejandrog
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour guide Black Caviar
        Our visit to Sri Lanka was so much fun, our guide and driver made us feel like family and gave us a ton of memories that we will always cherish. Good thing we booked this Colombo city tour by Tuk Tuk, aside from being affordable, they went above and beyond to show us lovely places around Colombo. The Memorial Hall, Fort, and more were picturesque. While stopping by Manning market was fun. We get to buy stuff conveniently thanks to our guides. The entire tour was well planned, punctual, and we felt secure with everyone. We will book them again for our anniversary.
        Written 10 November 2024
      • KAJWalker
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must-try! Delicious food, great tour guide
        We had such a good time on our food tour and it was a varied selection: a mixture of street food, and full sit-down dishes inside of restaurants we wouldn’t have known about otherwise! Warning - brace yourself if you’re not good with spicy food :) Ramesh, our guide, was possibly the best tuk tuk driver we’ve met, and took us safely to every spot. He also gave us a detailed explanation of each dish we tried, and answered our questions about Colombo along the way. Totally worth doing!
        Written 5 November 2024
      • samuel_nyx
        0 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Exciting but not for the faint of heart!!
        My tour guide promptly picked me up in his green Tuk Tuk in front of my hotel. Our first stop was at the Bombay Sweet Store in the Pettah Market where I was treat to a Potato Cheese Ball. It melted in my mouth. It's a variation of the aloo (potato) bonda that is common in India. The next stop was at a road side stand where I (and my mouth was set on fire) eating the Isso Vade (or prawn fritters). The sauce made it a bit spicy ... definitely not for the faint of heart. We next stopped at the Zylen tea store where I was given a detailed overview of the various teas in Sri Lanka. Also I was able to taste a couple of them. We were then on to the Taste of Asia restaurant to eat some appam, a pancake made with fermented rice and coconut milk. I was a little hesitant to use my fingers (instead of cutlery) to eat, but then just dug in, letting the gray flow through my fingers into my mouth. Messy but delicious. Next it was on to the Yarl Restaurant on Galle Road where I had the Sri Lankan Kottu, which is chopped flatbread mixed and mashed together with chicken and vegetables and lots of aromatic spices. By now, I had ingested so much food that I could barely eat more than a couple of handfuls. We ended the tour with curds and kiri peni. The selection of food was great, and I enjoyed the tour. However, I'm giving it 3 stars (not 5) because I felt it was a bit rushed. I wish we had a little more time at each of the stops so that I could really savor the food. Also, I would have liked to hear a bit of history and description of the food and dishes that we were eating. All in all, a good tour for foodies albeit a bit overwhelming.
        Written 25 October 2024
      • 58bradf
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good Food!!
        Great tour!! Good food!! Ricky was a great guide, very friendly and informative . It was a great introduction to Sri Lankan food.
        Written 24 October 2024
      • hameesn2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome Kandy Tour With Kavithan
        I never expected I would enjoy most in just a short period. I booked a Kandy tour from Colombo with Kavitha. The guides were professional and attentive to our needs. They made sure we will enjoy the whole trip. They’re friendly and hospitable. They’re knowledgeable and the driver drives safely. So, we toured around the city and went to many places like tea factories, war cemeteries and more. I got to collect more pictures and connect with the local cultures and discover new food. Our guide was there to assist us and educate us about stories and history of the places we went to. I enjoyed Kandy so much thanks to Kavithan and company.
        Written 16 October 2024
      • Resort42728065655
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent service
        I was kind of hesitant about booking a tour package, but when I saw Kavithan’s Kandy day tour covering so many places to see around Kandy, I gave it a try, and I was happy I did. The tour included so many places to explore. So we went to Ambuluwawa tower, Art Lanka Batik, and more. There’s even food and drinks included, and the guides were really there assisting and leading us. It was safe. They are fun to be with. I learned much about history and cultures from them. I will book them again, looking forward to avail of their other tour packages next time.
        Written 14 October 2024
      • maroond2024
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good Food & Fun Tour
        We booked a Kandy day tour with Kavithan. It was an incredible experience. We toured around Kandy. We went to Art Batik, a temple, a tea factory and more, but the most enjoyable part for me was the Ambuluwawa tower. I love the scenery there. Although it’s kinda tiring climbing the tower, it was all worth it when you see the view on top. Good thing is that the tour package we book comes with food and water. It’s really appreciated, also the tour guide, they were very hands on and helped us along the way. The entire trip was safe and comfortable.
        Written 14 October 2024
      • 337naulam
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beautiful scenery. Excellent tour.
        We were able to go to many places in Kandy thanks to the tour we booked with Kavithan. The Kandy day tour was worth it. It includes too many places for sightseeing and great food and drinks. We went to Art Lanka, Embilmeegama Tea Factory, and many more. Our guide was amazing. The entire tour was organized. It gives us peace of mind that Kavithan, the tour company we booked with, are really knowledgeable. Thanks to them for coming up with such awesome and affordable tour packages. We were able to enjoy Kandy. All in all, it was a serene and enjoyable experience.
        Written 14 October 2024
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      Mark-Anthony68
      Portsmouth, UK23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020 • Couples
      Just returned from a cruise from Maldives to Mumbai and 1 of our visits was Sri Lanka ... decided to book this day tour by tuk tuk .. all I can say is perfect from the very start , our guide was excellent .. very good English and very helpful , visited some amazing places and didn’t need to spend a penny the whole trip , all entrance fees , water , tea and coffee and even a lovely traditional Sri Lankan meal was all included in the price .. on the cruise they were selling the same sort of trip at 3 times the price ! We considered the trip 1 of the highlights of our cruise .. if you don’t book this trip you’d be missing out big time ... I consider the guide my friend now and will keep in touch .. such a friendly genuine young man ..
      Written 21 January 2020
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      Thank you, Mr.Mark for sharing your Colombo City Tour experience on Tripadvisor. It is rewarding for me in this profession is our guests' satisfaction.I will be grateful to you for ever for your nice recommendation. Thank you very much.
      Written 25 January 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Sara O
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2022 • Solo
      I booked this Tour with Maran and I’d do it 100 times again. I highly recommend a tour with him as he’s a gentleman and polite . He’s really kind and professional very well prepared and was answering every kind of questions I was asking to. I was by myself and he let me feel very comfortable . We went around the city and some markets didn’t except cards and he offered to pay in advance and I payed him back after. He’s such a sweet guy he became even a personal photographer 😂. I recommend to everyone that go to visit Colombo to book a tour with Maran you will never regret it . 100%
      Written 1 March 2022
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      Emily L
      Seattle, WA3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2021
      Street Food is always my favorite. I was desperately waiting to taste the Srilankan Street food. The Capital Tuk-tuk team made it true for me by taking to the best of Street Food outlets at a reasonable price. They provided water bottles and took care of us with patience. The Hoppers just melted in my mouth. I loved the Pittu with Devil Crab. The team provided evening snacks and the best Srilankan Coffee. Fantastic Trip on the whole!.
      Written 16 January 2022
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      Thank you,for sharing your Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning & Evening ( Private ) on TripAdvisor. It is rewarding for me in this profession is our guests' satisfaction.I will be grateful to you for ever for your nice recommendation....
      Written 31 January 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Shabaz
      Auckland, New Zealand19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      July 2023
      I took this tour last week as I was only staying in Colombo for two days , and it was an incredible experience starting with the first class tuk-tuk which had a welcome drink with a table, fans on both sides and a guide to Colombo. My tour guide, Alos, was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable. In just a few hours, he took me to numerous places in Colombo, ensuring I got to see the majority of attractions.

      One of the highlights was when Alos went above and beyond by fulfilling my request to visit the International cricket ground by getting permission from the ground security. His kindness and willingness to accommodate my preferences truly impressed me.

      I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Colombo on a short trip and looking to make the most of their time in Colombo.
      Written 4 July 2023
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      GlobeTrotting767052
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Couples
      New way to roam around Colombo city of Sri Lanka is via this special tuk tuk offered by Lenin and his team. They organized the tuk tuk with utmost importance of considering all basic needs of visitors in diverse age groups. He constantly keeps on checking with us to make us the most comfortable city ride, very good in explaining about Dutch Wolfendal Church and it's history. There Were also great offers for Sigiriya and such other places at a nominal price. This good trip with museum visit will be in our minds forever and ever.
      Written 18 March 2022
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      TheCurnock
      Sri Lanka17 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Absolutely fantastic tour. So glad we did it. We went on the evening tour starting at 4pm, finishing at around 8pm. Or guide to us to see all the Colombo places that we would never visit such as the local markets and museums in the heart of Colombo 1.

      We treated local cuisine from various places, sampled local fruit juices and various significant temples and landmarks.

      The tea shop was incredible and we purchased a lot of delicious tea at sampling various flavours.

      Would recommend to anyone who wants an authentic, safe, tour of Colombo sites
      Written 17 June 2024
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      Naveesha M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2023
      We explored Colombo, visiting the lotus tower, markets, multiple temples, historic buildings, and
      several sweet shops before finishing with lunch at a local restaurant opposite the ocean. The
      lunch was amazing. It was authentic Sri Lankan cuisine cooked using local spices. Apart from
      being spicy we really enjoyed the food.
      Our tour guide tailored the tour to our interests. He was also kind and patient enough to take
      some amazing photos of us while we were traveling. I highly recommend taking their tour as you
      can customize the trips as you wish. And they are always ready to help
      Written 31 January 2023
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      Trevin B
      2 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2020 • Solo
      My flight came in around 0600, and seeing I was headed south to Galle, I wanted to take some time and see a bit of Colombo first. Cue this awesome tour. My driver/guide Kavi met me at the airport entrance and took me all around most of the city for about 4 hours. Quite a few temples, the market, lite house, tea shop, breakfast, and lunch.

      Super friendly and a pretty darn good guide.

      Tip...stick tour head out the top of the tuk tuk.

      Thanks for a great tour and awesome start to my trip.
      Written 2 February 2020
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      Thank you, Sir for sharing your Colombo City Tour experience on Tripadvisor. It is rewarding for me in this profession is our guests' satisfaction.I will be grateful to you for ever for your nice recommendation....
      Written 15 February 2020
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Laura E
      England, UK5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The half day city tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Sri Lanka. Kavithan our driver and guide was excellent. We cannot recommend him highly enough. He talked us through all the sights including historical details and background information so we felt really well informed. As we only had 2 days in Colombo this tour was a great way to see the main sights in a short space of time.

      The communication and organisation from the tour company leading up to the tour was also excellent. Immediate confirmation via WhatsApp on booking, another confirmation together with driver details a couple of days before as well as confirmation of driver arrival on the day.
      Written 8 August 2023
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      Floyd T
      Melbourne, Australia8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feb 2022
      My tour guide Maran was an absolute superstar and took me far and wide across the exciting city of Colombo - fruit and vegetable markets, temples and shrines, coffee and tea tastings, old colonial buildings and museums. Maran had lots of interesting information to share about what he was showing me and was a friendly and easy-going driver. Lunch at the end was delicious too.
      Written 23 February 2022
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