Discover the highlights of Colombo on a private city tour with a local driver. Explore top sights, shop for handicraft souvenirs, and learn about local life and history.
Discover the highlights of Colombo on a private city tour with a local driver. Explore top sights, shop for handicraft souvenirs, and learn about local life and history.
- Port of Colombo - The company operates its own fleet of vehicles to ensure high-quality service, supported by a team of professional, licensed tourist guides and chauffeurs fluent in major languages needed for tours. Their customer service, fleet of vehicles, and drivers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka truly…
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Port of Colombo - The company operates its own fleet of vehicles to ensure high-quality service, supported by a team of professional, licensed tourist guides and chauffeurs fluent in major languages needed for tours. Their customer service, fleet of vehicles, and drivers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Kingfisher Tours Sri Lanka truly understands and meets the needs of its valued customers. Their reputation is built on providing high-quality products and services. The ultimate goal is to offer clients an unforgettable travel experience, allowing them to truly experience the essence of Sri Lanka.
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Light House Galley - The current 29-meter-high (95 ft) lighthouse was constructed in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated due to its light being obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was inaugurated by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. Built on a 12 m (39 ft) high concrete base, it features four lion statues at its base.
Due to its panoramic view of the Indian Ocean, it became a city landmark. However, with the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access was restricted as it is located in a high-security zone, across from the Naval Headquarters and near the Port of Colombo.
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Old Parliament Building - The Old Parliament Building houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Located in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is near the President’s House, Colombo, and adjacent to the General Treasury Building.
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Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple - Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most significant temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, blending modern architecture with cultural essence.
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Beira Lake - Beira Lake is situated in the center of Colombo, Sri Lanka, surrounded by many large businesses. Originally covering approximately 1.65 km² a century ago, it has been reduced to 0.65 km² today due to various factors.
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Independence Square - Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka, commemorating the country’s independence from British rule and the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948.
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Gem Museum - Sri Lanka, known as RatnaDvipa or the island of gems, is renowned for its abundance and variety of gem deposits. Famous for its exquisite Sri Lankan blue sapphires, the island also boasts beautiful cat’s eyes, Alexandrites, rubies, star stones, and various other precious and semi-precious gems.
Visitors can enjoy a gem tour that includes a visit to a gem museum, an informative film about the Sri Lankan gem industry, a mock-up of a gem pit to understand traditional gem mining, and a gem and jewelry gallery where they can closely inspect dazzling stones using a loupe, learning to assess quality based on color, size, luster, and the absence of imperfections. Finally, they can observe the stones being set into jewelry.
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Colombo National Museum - The National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is one of two museums in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government.
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BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) - The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall is a convention center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Constructed between 1970 and 1973, it was a gift from the People’s Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister.
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Laksala - Visit the Souvenirs and Handicrafts museum and shop with ease and convenience.
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Pettah - Experience the vibrant urban life of Colombo, meet local people, visit the Jamiul Alfar Mosque, and then head to the Port to conclude the tour.

- Bottled water included
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur
- Comfort with air-conditioned vehicle (Car or Van)
- Convenient port pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water included
- Professional English-speaking chauffeur
- Comfort with air-conditioned vehicle (Car or Van)
- Convenient port pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Avoid the hassle of wandering through Colombo unaccompanied with the potential of getting lost or running late. Simplify your travel plans with a personalized shore tour that smoothly and comfortably escorts you through the city’s attractions. Journey in a private automobile, experience iconic attractions such as the Seema Malakaya Temple, discover…
Avoid the hassle of wandering through Colombo unaccompanied with the potential of getting lost or running late. Simplify your travel plans with a personalized shore tour that smoothly and comfortably escorts you through the city’s attractions. Journey in a private automobile, experience iconic attractions such as the Seema Malakaya Temple, discover unique souvenirs at artisanal stores, and gain insights about local cultures from your driver that you might not learn on your own.
• Traverse Colombo effortlessly with a convenient private shore tour departing from the cruise dock or your accommodation in Colombo
• Bypass taxis and public buses - experience the relief of sightseeing by personal air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit landmarks, browse through local markets, and deepen your understanding of local customs and history
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking : ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.