Colombo City Tour
Day Tour
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka and also the commercial capital of the island. Having served as a seaport for centuries, the colonial roots are still evident. Learn about Sri Lankan history and culture while visiting the many landmarks in this bustling city.
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Gangaramaya Temple
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, being a mix of modern architectural and cultural essence. This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land.
Arcade Independence Square
The Arcade Independence Square is a shopping complex housed in a group of renovated buildings including the former Jawatta Lunatic Asylum (later known as the Auditor General’s building) and the former Western Provincial Council Building. It was built as a part of the Independence Square Redevelopment program initiated by the Sri Lankan Government.
Galle Face Green
The Galle Face is a ocean-side urban park, which stretches for a half kilometre along the coast, in the heart of the financial and business district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby.
Old Parliament
This building was built during the British era to house the Legislative Council of Ceylon. It served as the island’s legislature for 53 years until the new parliament complex was opened in Sri Jayawardenapura in 1983. Today, it houses the presidential secretariat.
Old Dutch Hospital
This is considered to be the oldest building in the Colombo Fort area dating back to the Dutch colonial era. It is now a heritage building and a shopping and dining precinct.