Colombo Sunset and Night Tour with Local Food

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Colombo after sunset with a local host and experience some of the city’s most beautiful evening sights, cultural landmarks and local flavours.

Your experience begins in the late afternoon as we explore Colombo and enjoy the changing colours of the sunset. Visit the peaceful Gangaramaya Temple and Seema Malakaya, located beside Beira Lake, and learn a little about Colombo’s culture and daily life from your local host.

After the temple visit, enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan dinner featuring freshly prepared kottu. This is a chance to taste one of Sri Lanka’s most popular street-food dishes in a relaxed local setting.

As evening arrives, continue through Colombo to see the city’s modern skyline illuminated at night. Finish the experience around the Port City waterfront, where you can enjoy the evening atmosphere and take photos of Colombo’s modern cityscape.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees

What to expect

  1. Gangaramaya Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Gangaramaya Temple, one of Colombo’s most famous Buddhist temples. Discover its beautiful architecture, religious artifacts and unique cultural collections while learning about Sri Lankan Buddhist traditions from your local host.
  2. Seema Malakaya Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Seema Malakaya, a peaceful Buddhist meditation center located on Beira Lake. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside setting, explore the temple and learn about its cultural and spiritual significance from your local host.
  3. Port City Promenade
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Explore Colombo’s modern waterfront at Port City and enjoy beautiful views of the coastline and Colombo skyline. Take photos, relax by the waterfront and experience the vibrant atmosphere as the city lights begin to shine.
  4. Pettah
    30m · Admission ticket included
    From this area we can see wholesale markets & Red mosque as well
  5. Arcade Independence Square
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Explore Arcade Independence Square, a beautifully restored colonial-era shopping and entertainment complex in Colombo. Enjoy the historic architecture, take photos and experience the relaxed evening atmosphere of this popular Colombo landmark.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point will be Galle Face Green, near Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Your driver/guide will be waiting at the meeting point with a signboard displaying the lead guest’s name, so you can easily identify and meet your driver/guide.

End point

The meeting point will be Galle Face Green, near Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. Your driver/guide will be waiting at the meeting point with a signboard displaying the lead guest’s name, so you can easily identify and meet your driver/guide.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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