Overview Exploring Colombo independently on a cruise port-of-call can mean negotiating with cabs, and the risk of getting lost or delayed. Make things easy with a private shore excursion that whisks you around the sights smoothly and comfortably. Travel by private vehicle, visit top sights such as the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple; shop for souvenirs at handicrafts emporiums; and hear tales of local life from your driver that you'd miss if alone.
Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, being a mix of modern architecture and cultural essence 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Old Parliament Building (Pass By) The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building The Lighthouse Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower is a clock tower and was a lighthouse in Colombo. The lighthouse is no longer operational, but the tower remains and functions as a clock tower. It is located at the junction of Chatham Street and Janadhipathi Mawatha in Colombo fort 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Independence Memorial Hall Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bandaranaike Memorial
International Conference Hall The Bandaranaike
Memorial
International Conference Hall, is a convention
center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built
between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was
a gift from the People's Republic of
China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias
Bandaranaike, Prime Minister
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Galle Face
Green (Pass By) This long open space
traditionally faces a narrow beach and
the sea. This is the most popular beachfront
park in Colombo city, to have a relaxing
evening and see the sunset. Not only that, there
are many activities to do such as
walking, jogging, tasting sr Lankan street
foods, fly kites and enjoy the fresh air. In the
morning many people used to come to Galle face
for exercising and in the fall of night
street food vendors open their stalls where you
can taste Sri Lanka's most famous 'Kottu
Rotti' and 'Isso Wade'..