Free tour

Colombo : History & Culture by Foreign Eyes - Walking Experiance

5.00

Excellent(128)

Colombo

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Indika

PRO

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Registered on 21 September 2025

AYUBOWAN [May you live long]🙏, My name is Indika, 🏅a professional Licenced National tour guide who is passionate about showcasing the beauty and culture of Sri Lanka. With years of experience guiding visitors from around the world, I enjoy sharing stories, history, and local traditions in a way that is both engaging and easy to understand. and also i am a Gemologyst💎.so i can provide you any information if you are interest in GEMs or Jewelery.I speak English fluently, which allows me to connect warmly with international guests. My goal is to make every journey personal, 💯enjoyable, and truly unforgettable.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

🇱🇰So.....You wanna rock Colombo...!,

Commercial capital of Sri Lanka, largest and busiest city. Portuguese/Dutch and British colonized here, you can see their legacy still around the city, and it's home for multi national and all religious people in the country. I chose the oldest and most important part of the city. Will cover below tourist attractions in approx 3hrs, 3.5Km walking tour.

1. Nelum Pokuna Theatre - Starting Point (Main Gate - A)
2. National Art Gallery (1932)
3. Colombo National Musium (1877)
4. 🌴Viharamahadevi Park (1866)
5. 🏛️Colombo Town Hall (1927)
6. ☸️Gangaramaya Temple [*Rs.500= for the entrance Ticket]
7. 🦢Seema Malaka (Meditation Place surrounding Beire Lake)
8. 🚌Typical Sri lankan 1.5km bus ride [Free of charge]
9. Pettah Market [Cloths, bags, Jewelleries, Cosmetics etc]
10.🔱 Sammangodu Sri Katirvelauta Swamy Hindu Temple
11. ☪️Jami Ul-Alfar RED Mosque (1908)🕌
12. York Street Old Colombo Colonial Buildings (Dutch & British era)
13. President Palace (1804)
14. 🗼Colombo Fort Old Lighthouse & Lady Ward Clock Tower (1857)
15. Prison Cell of Last King
16. Dutch Hospital (1681) - Shopping Precinct - End Point ( You Can have Lunch or Dinner)🦀🦐

Important before booking☝️

* 💸The Fair TIP range is 15 - 50 euros for one Person ,but you are free to decide the amount you pay according to your satisfaction.

* ❌If you have Low Mobility or Problem with walking this tour is not suitable.More you walk more you can experience.

• ☀️Colombo is Hot in day time so pls bring Sunscreen / 🕶️sunglasses / Water Bottles/Light luggage
• 👕Please bring cloths to cover Shoulder and Knees when entering to the Temple ( entrans ticket 500/= rupees for each)

*☝️ We Do not wait for the Late comers. the tour is professional and starts on time.

* 💎Important Facts about GEM's in Sri Lanka can be provide according to request. becuase i am a GEMOLOGYST🏅

* ⏰The duration of the tour ( 3 - 3.5 hrs ) is indicative as it depends on the pace of the group.

😊This is not just a walking tour, I am a National Licence Tourists Guide conducting a informative tour . Let's meet me once, I will guaranteed💯 a true memorable walking experiance tour in your life 🙏

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Nelum Pokuna Theater , Colombo 07

I am standing wearing my National Tourist guide licence Tag infront of the main Gate -A . Meeting point name is "Nelum Pokuna Theater , Colombo 07". always try to contact me through whatsapp +94777252516 to make easy for both.

Outside visit

Nelum Pokuna Theater [ Lotus Theater]

The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Theatre] is a fully equipped performance centre, meant for large scale theatrical productions. The theatre consists of two venues for performance, which includes the main auditorium and an open air amphitheater.The ease of access and the other facilities in the area attract many foreign artistes and producers to host their productions at the Theatre.

Outside visit

National Art Gallery

The National Art Gallery in Colombo, Sri Lanka was the first state-sponsored art gallery built in the country 1911

Outside visit

Colombo National Museum

The Colombo Museum, as it was initially called, was established on 1 January 1877. Its founder was Sir William Henry Gregory the British Governor of Ceylon.[3] The Royal Asiatic Society was instrumental in bringing to the notice of Gregory on his appointment as governor in 1872 the need for a public museum

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).