Top Colombo Walking Tours

Delve deeper into Colombo than you could alone in half a day on this private tour. Ride a tuk tuk around must-sees such as Independence Square and Galle Face Green as your guide shares details about them you might not have known otherwise. Plus, check out some of the Sri Lankan capital’s tucked-away gems, markets, and street snacks to gain an inside scoop on the city that most visitors miss.

Understanding Colombo means not only sightseeing but tasting its food—both more revealing when done with a guide. Sample the city’s attractions and snacks on this small-group food walking tour: learning more than possible alone. See the Red Mosque, markets, and more; and stop to try popular foods such as egg hopper and 'achcharu' (pickle) to gain a true perspective on local life and cuisine that most visitors never get.

Immerse yourself in Colombo's ancient history and modern culture on this small-group walking tour. You'll get out from behind glass bus windows and experience the bustle of the city yourself by traveling on foot. Your guide will provide insightful commentary as you travel and you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.

Colombo has long been a culinary capital & the most culturally diverse city in Sri Lanka. From Plant foodies to meat eaters have a wealth of options in the City—including gourmet eats, street foods, traditional Sri Lankan foods, Sri Lankan immigrant foods, short eats and vegan & vegetarian foods. With Colombo food tour, you will experience Colombo`s food options that are as diverse as Colombo itself Our Colombo food tour is designed like a crash course for you to learn Sri Lankan cuisine, culture & history. We let you discover how Colombo has been built layer upon layer of cultural interactions in the history of 1500 years and how it enjoyed its diverse trade network from east to west in the economic belt of the silk route while having mouth-watering eats.

Let's Explore Colombo Like a Local! Isn't it sound amazing??? Join our Colombo city tour and experience unique and most amazing moments. Our experienced tour guide will take you through the most amazing sights that you could enjoy in the heart of the commercial hub in Sri Lanka.

Colombo the capital of Sri Lanka located on west coast. The city blends together with old colonial type building, high-rise commercial buildings and hotels.You will be able to visit most famous tourist attractions in the city including old colonial heritage places, temples, local markets, Galle face green, national museum and Viharamaha Devi park withing 5 hours time.

Have you ever realized that Colombo is built on layer upon layer of history that runs back to the ancient Kingdoms ? There is so much to see and do in Colombo, hidden from the first glance. Colombo consists of breathtaking architectural sites built during the ancient Kingdom of Kotte and under the ruling of three European Colonials namely Portuguese, Dutch, and British. After gaining control over Colombo, the British Colonials, planned Colombo as a “garden city”. The Fort, the innermost area of Colombo, housed the Parliament and Governors’ House, and had been the administrative capital of British Sri Lanka. today’s Colombo is truly a multinational and multicultural city with historically important religious and sacred shrines. Since Colombo is the commercial hub and the center of culture and art of Sri Lanka, through a Colombo city tour you will be able to explore things that most visitors always wanted to know about sri lanka, but fail to do so before the end of their tour.

We work on your itinerary and discuss a route that will be enjoyable, realistic and safe. Driving and guiding is our business. Relaxing and enjoying is yours.

I am a native Sri Lankan in my mid 20's with friends all over the country, I have found a great passion in driving tourists around the country and getting to know them. I can travel wherever in the country you would like and give you suggestions on what is best to do in each City and also have knowledge about all Sri Lankan cities. I am having great fun socialising with the tourists i have met all ready as you can see from my pictures.

Start from Your Hotel in Colombo Kuruwita-Erathna route to Adam’s Peak: (12km) The Adams peak trail except in certain place is an intense and continuous climb. The trail follows through forests and abandoned Tea fields therefore its broader though note that except in most difficult of places steps aren’t available. Passing “waranagala” one could see the Waranagala falls which best seen during off season, across the bridge and trail along the right side of the forest which brings you to the rocky bed of the water fall and several inviting water pools. Start the tour at about - 08.30 am Proceed to Erathna - 04 hours drive approximately Start Climb Adam's peak & Reach the Top - about 09 hours walk approximately Overnight at Top of Adam's peak The rising of the Sun at Adam's Peak Come back to Colombo

Summary of the 4 Day Tour in Sri Lanka (4 Days , 3 Nights) During this Round Tour we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: Sigiriya. Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy. The guests will be provided with good quality, air conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed.  We provide hotel accommodations for 3 Nights in good quality hotels varying from Economy / Budget hotels to Standard Hotels to Luxury Hotels. The charges will change depending on your selection.

(SKU: LK80010200) This one-day tour gives you the chance to enjoy yourself with amazing ATV rides, forest hikes and kayaking in a natural rock pool.

• Explore the Dutch Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site • Discover the unique beauty of Madu Ganga River on a boat trip • visit auyrvedic herbal and Spice Garden where all the herbs have detailed descriptions. • See the new born turtles and even be a part of the process of releasing them into the sea

Visit Kandy and make it back to Colombo the same day with this full-day tour. You'll visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Kandy's best-known site, along with the Royal Botanic Gardens, known for its beautiful orchids. You'll also stop at Kandy Lake and a viewpoint above it to take photos or just take in the views before your evening return to Colombo.

Understanding Colombo means not only sightseeing but tasting its food—both more revealing when done with a guide. Sample the city’s attractions and snacks on this small-group food walking tour: learning more than possible alone. See the Red Mosque, markets, and more; and stop to try popular foods such as egg hopper and 'achcharu' (pickle) to gain a true perspective on local life and cuisine that most visitors never get.

Highlights • Get to know Colombo on a customized private tour with a local guide • Make your visit about meeting friendly people, not just visiting places • Learn some of the city’s best-kept secrets from your guide

Visiting Sigiriya and Dambulla from Colombo is tricky without a car. On this private full-day tour, travel to both with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver. Depart from your Colombo hotel and travel to Sigiriya, where you can climb to the top of the rock. Continue to Dambulla Rock Cave Temple and explore the complex.

Kandy is a large city in central Sri Lanka. It's set on a plateau surrounded by mountains, which are home to tea plantations and biodiverse rainforest. The city's heart is scenic Kandy Lake (Bogambara Lake), which is popular for strolling. Kandy is famed for sacred Buddhist sites, including the Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) shrine, celebrated with the grand Esala Perahera annual procession.

On this customizable, multi-day trip, be paired with your own private vehicle and English-speaking chauffeur to cover whatever attractions in Sri Lanka you choose to visit. Plan your own fully bespoke itinerary, ditching the crowded coach tours and enjoying the open road. Choose from a car, small van, or large van rentals, depending on group size.

The Team Behind "Colombo City Walks" has experience in the Sri Lankan Tourism Industry over 25 Years.

After finishing her graduate studies in India, Nanditha and her family moved back to Colombo where worked for 8 years at The Cinnamon Grand hotel before starting Nandis Milk Toffee. Nanditha is a successful entrepreneur (running her home based confectionery company for 15 years now!), home baker and mother of two.  Nanditha lives with her husband, daughter and two dogs in a beautiful home in central Colombo 5. Nanditha is very creative - visible when you visit her home - tastefully decorated with family photos, art, and paintings, some of which are hers! You will start your experience with an introduction to Sri Lankan home cooking and food traditions, as you sip on your welcome drink and snack on baked garlic and cassava chips. Over the years her crab curry has become Nanditha’s signature dish and she hosts a crab feast at least once every few weeks for friends and family.

Visit the historic rock fortress of Sigiriya and explore the large cave temple complex of Dambulla on a full-day trip from Colombo with a ​private driver. See ancient rock art and Buddha images

Walking tour of Colombo is the best way to see Colombo's amazing Fort district Learn about the city's colonial past Mark, a Colombo native, has hosted walks in Colombo for several years under the Colombo City Walks banner.Starting at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex in Fort and walk along the old colonial streets, away from your usual tourist spots, and seek out the colonial Dutch mansions and be a part of the history that is now commercial hub of Colombo. Explore the old Cargills building, visit the New Chinese shop, snap a picture outside the Pagoda Tea Rooms where Duran Duran filmed their iconic music video, Hungry like the Wolf, and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea on the balcony of the Grand Oriental Hotel while taking in the sunset views of the Colombo Harbour.End your walk back at the Dutch Hospital, formerly a hospital during the 17th century, the complex is now host to high-end restaurants, bars and shops. Relax, take a breather, admire the architecture.

Explore Colombo with a friendly local who is passionate about the city and eager to share all the information that will help you make the most of your trip.