West Coast

Colombo

Sri Lanka’s busy, colourful commercial capital

About Colombo

Colombo mixes colonial buildings, temples, street food and a growing skyline. A day here covers the Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah market, Independence Square and sunset at Galle Face Green.

What to do

  • Gangaramaya Temple
  • Pettah market
  • Galle Face Green at sunset
  • Colonial Fort district
  • Street food and rooftop dining
Best timeDecember to March is driest and most comfortable.
Getting thereAbout 45 minutes to 1 hour from Bandaranaike International Airport.
RegionWest Coast

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3 tours

Tours that visit Colombo

10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Experience
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Round Tour

10 days / 9 nightsColombo, Sigiriya

10-Day Grand Sri Lanka Experience

The best of Sri Lanka over ten days: cultural sites, hill country, safaris and the coast.

  • Culture
  • Highlands
  • National parks
Colombo City Tour
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Day Tour

1 dayColombo

Colombo City Tour

Temples, the Pettah market and Galle Face Green with a local guide.

  • City
  • Temples
  • Markets

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