The Glimpse of Colombo City Tour is the only open top city sightseeing experience in Sri
Lanka’s commercial capital, initiated as a venture in collaboration with Sri Lanka
Tourism. A unique touristic feature found in every leading tourist destination around the world, this professionally conducted and carefully curated open top sightseeing experience offers the traveller a uniqueinsight into Colombo with fascinating panoramic views and unmatched photo opportunities.
The proud winner of Sri Lanka Tourism’s ‘Most improved Tourism Service’, the Colombo City Tour with a range of exciting experiences to discover Colombo, is indeed a ‘must do’ experience in the city.
The following highlights of Colombo City will be covered during the excursion.
Colombo Lighthouse, The Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower designed by Lady Ward (built before the Big Ben in London), Galle Face Promenade with cannons of World War II, the Port City, South Expansion of the Colombo Harbour, President’s House, York Street with remnants of British Colonial Architecture, Fort Railway Station, central bus terminal, Floating Market, Slave Island area, Lotus Tower, famous Hindu Kovil with a uniquely carved ‘gopuram’, the scenic Beira Lake in the heart of the city, the War Memorial, Public Library, National Museum, Nelum Pokuna Theatre, Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo Town Hall, Independence Square and Arcade Independence Square, Bandaranayake Memorial International Conference Hall , Race Course and many more historical and important landmarks and places that make an interesting tapestry of the life within the city limits of Colombo.
Stops: (Approximately 15 – 20 minutes each)
Gangarama Temple
Independence Square & Arcade Independence Square
Visit to the state owned handicrafts emporium
