THE 10 BEST Large Group Activities & Things to Do in Colombo
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- Bhashana Jayakody8 contributionsGangaramaya Temple, though not ancient, is an iconic modern temple in Colombo. Most of its funding comes from local residents and Sri Lankan donors worldwide. The Bodhi tree base was constructed with support from the 6th King of Bhutan, showcasing its international ties.
The temple is popular among Colombo’s higher-income communities and is known for its museum-like interior, featuring historical artifacts, including Sri Lanka’s first Rolls-Royce car.
Visitors should note there is an entrance fee of 500 LKR for foreigners.Written 24 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lanka Safe ToursKandy, Sri Lanka1,831 contributionsGood Bech in Sri Lanka Colombo Sri Lanka
Enjoy in family good suiming plz nice see visit please you join mech in Colombo. ……Written 28 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DayTrip477534264394 contributionsGood and clean place. Street food stalls are with economical pricing with lots of varieties. Kids accompanied by the elders will have a good timeWritten 12 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LolaGo1Washington DC, DC6,627 contributionsLocated near the Lotus Tower, we visited this Hindu Temple next. Like any Hidu temples, we were asked to take off our shoes as soon as we entered the compound. I thought we would only take off our shoes when we enter inside the temples.
We hurriedly took some pictures here and left. The ground is rough and hot for us to take off our shoes outside of the temples.Written 7 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - S G SBengaluru, India282 contributionsSpectator murals inside. Very beautiful and historic temple. Given it’s not on tourists map, all boards are in Sinhalese.Written 23 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- S P3 contributionsNice shops, bars and restaurants are there. But I felt that all are formal rather than live and buzzing happy go lucky atmosphere is missing.Written 3 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mel SBristol, UK236 contributionsNice place if you want some quiet reflection. Full of dating couples so romance in the air. Very well maintained park. Easy to park as wellWritten 25 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lee SAustralia4,223 contributionsIndependent Square is a beautiful building for Ski Lankas to remember their independence from British on the 4th February 1948 in Cinnamon garden. Sri Lankan design with lions statues & statue of first president I think but could be wrong. This is a wonderful park for walking and cycling, Please don’t take photos with the snakes or there handlers as they pull out the snakes phangs & they will eventually stave to death.Written 10 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Faye N4 contributionsSome good shops, interesting to walk around. Avoid eating at Etc. Coffee and Patisserie, worst food and coffee I've had in this country.Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Karen BLondon, UK1 contributionWe used Less Taxi for all of our transport in Sri Lanka on our recent trip .. which worked out as 9 transfers! At all times Less Taxi was excellent to communicate with and provided a stress free service! Their prices were very reasonable. We generally booked our transport via Whatsapp 2 days before travel and were given drivers details and also kept informed as to when our drivers would be there to collect us. The drivers were always early and drove us safely to our destinations. I would definitely use Less Taxi on future trips to Sri Lanka and have already recommended them to friends!Written 22 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Myrus Colombo CentreColombo, Sri Lanka13 contributionsBeautiful architecture. Historic place..a must visit by everyone in any faith or religion. The poojas or rituals are.carried our everyday at specific times.Written 7 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CHANDAN MAJUMDERKolkata (Calcutta), India9 contributionsThis is the place where the president of Sri Lanka address on the Independence day. It is open on all days. The is also a museum which is currently closed due to covid. The entrance fee is free for all but I think there is a fee to enter the museum.Written 27 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mel MMalta261 contributionsPlenty of shops, the more interesting are on the first floor. The second floor is mostly clothes and then floors 3+ are furniture shops.
Good selection of items, even for a tourist. Don't necessarily go just for this, but if you're in the area then why notWritten 23 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - RuthyGlasgowGlasgow904 contributionsWow, so much to see here. You think that, that's you finished then another area opens up with interesting items. Wandered around here for ages. In one room there was such a lot of stuff that it looked like a junk room. Collection of so many things, watches etc etc? Glad I came though as very colourful and lots to see inside and outside.Written 29 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BertKosters8 contributionsWe went from Amsterdam to Colombo where we were picked up by driver Nishan.
Nishan has a great comfortable van ( i think he can take 8 people in the van ) and he is a great person. He drives safe, speaks very good English, knows everything about the country and is willing to take you where and when you want to go. he is there where you need him but also knows when the group wants to be on his own. We booked hotels and safari trips ourselves and Nishan helped us to also go `off the beaten track` and with getting us tickes for the train ride to Ella. The communication with the office was also great, thnx Celine and partners for that !!!!! we will be back in Sri Lanka for sure and definitely contact them again.Written 8 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
