Free tour

Colombo : History & Culture by Foreign Eyes - Walking Experiance

4.98

Excellent(42)

Colombo

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Indika

Registered on 21 September 2025

AYUBOWAN [May you live long]🙏, My name is Indika, a professional 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. 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

Colombo, Commercial capital of Sri Lanka, largest and busiest city and its home for South Asia's busiest port. Portuguese/Dutch and British colonized here, so 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. Colombo Fort and Pettah. Will cover below tourist attractions in approx 3hrs, 5Km walking tour.

1.Arcade Independence Square
2.Independence Square
3.Nelum Pokuna Theatre
4.Viharamahadevi Park
5.Colombo Town Hall
6.Gangaramaya Temple [*Rs.500= for the entrance Ticket]
7.Seema Malaka
8.Typical Sri lankan 2km bus ride [Free of charge]
9.Fort Main Street [Cloths, bags, Jewelleries, Cosmetics etc]
10.Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (1908)
11.Pettah Market [Spicies , Fruits, Vegetables]
12.Old Colombo Colonial Buildings
13.Colombo Fort Old Lighthouse & Lady Ward Clock Tower
14.Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct [depend on time availability]

Things to note
• What to Bring : Sunscreen / sunglasses / Water Bottles/Light luggage
• Please bring cloths to cover Shoulder and Knees when entering to the Temple.

Let's meet me once, I will guaranteed a true memorable walking experiance tour for you🙏

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

7 Independence Ave, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

I am wearing a Hat and My Tourist guide licence Tag. Meeting point name is "Independence Square, Independence Avenue, Colombo 07"

Outside visit

Viharamahadevi Park

Vihara Maha Devi Park was originally known as Victoria Park, named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, as part of the British colonial era. The park was established in the early 19th century during British rule.Renaming:

Outside visit

The Old Town Hall Building

The Old Town Hall was designed and built during the early 20th century, completing construction in 1927. Neoclassical Design: The building follows a neoclassical style with a large central dome, symmetrical design, and strong columns. The structure is elevated, which enhances its grand appearance.

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).