It was very interesting to see colombo from a tuk tuk. Food was good. Learnt heaps.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- private tuk tuk
- Temple
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- Enjoy a complimentary Sri Lankan tea tasting experience and discover the unique flavors, aromas, and rich tea culture that make Ceylon Tea famous around the world.
- Fuel surcharge
- Traditional dish for lunch OR afternoon Hopper.
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Begin your private city tour with a pickup service at your hotel lobby in Colombo, for morning session we start at 9:30 am and at around 3:00-3:30 pm for afternoon session. Guide leads you to a comfortable and open-roof 3-wheeler where bottled water is prepared. We set off through the streets and absorb Sri Lankan culture and history that reflected in its architecture and colonial buildings. We'll visit many places for example: Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Town hall, Independence memorial hall, Arcade independence square, Art Street, Hindu temple, and etc. Next, experiencing a variety of Sri Lankan teas before indulge in traditional lunch OR dinner before sending you back to the hotel.
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Reviews
Superb tour. Temples, hubs of administration, tea experience & samosas from the Muslim area of the city. We experienced so much more than if we'd gone through a big travel agent or hotel recommendation & felt it was very authentic. Dinuka is a gem & he shows you the real city.
We were a family of 6. We had a great few hours. Dinuka was very accommodating and we all enjoyed the experience. It was a great experience especially when we only had a 24hours.
This is a must do tour to experience different aspects of Sri Lanka, perfect knowledgeable guide who took time to explain different buildings and culture. Would definitely recommend
Great tour. Our ship was 2 hours late. Dinuka waited for us and gave our full 4 hour tour. He took us to a great Indian restaurant. Exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend. We had a lot of fun zipping around the city in the Tuk Tuk.
Excellent guide, full of knowledge. Visited lots of places that we have not seen before. Lunch was super but ensure you have some water to add to your enjoyment.
We had a great time with Dinuka on our tuk tuk tour. He was knowledgable and answered any questions we had in detail. The curry was very nice too! Recommended
Dinuka came on time and we'll prepared (knowledgeable) to serve me as a guide of a day! It wasn't just Tuk Tik ride. Tea experience topped up my day chart of experiences! Will not reveal details, you have to experience yourself! Highly recommended!
We had a great time with Dinuka as he showed us around Colombo. He knew all the best spots and a lot of history and details for the questions we asked. It was a great afternoon.
Fantastic trip with our brilliant driver and guide Dinesh. Very informative and interesting. We would definitely recommend
We had a truly amazing day with Dinuka exploring Colombo and all it’s varied areas. We saw historic sites, temples, a colourful market and to cap it off a delicious lunch in a friends house where our hosts could not have been more accommodating. We had a delicious Sri Lankan curry with five other dishes and was just perfect. A final visit to a tea shop was interesting to us too as tea lovers, a really great full day’s entertainment thank you.
I very much enjoyed this trip with Dinuka. He arrived early and we explored all sorts of nooks and crannies in Colombo - he clearly knows his way around and can take you to places off the beaten path that were uncrowded at night. He’s affable and could field any question I had about the city or Sri Lankan history. And he was flexible - I wanted to take a photo and he backtracked so that I could do so. Also very reasonably priced. Two thumbs up from me.
Dinuka Was very informative knew his town extremely well and gave us a lot of knowledge on the locations that we went to. He arrived at our hotel 10 minutes ahead of schedule and also took us to a very nice place for lunch
Good service very Nice City osame I'm very thankful to city good nature All Good I'm very happy and natural water very good
Dinuka was quick to reply to our query email and accommodated our children. He emailed us before the tour to ensure it was still scheduled and was punctual (was actually early!) on the day. He and his driver were both very safe and provided us each with cold water bottles. He was very knowledgeable. He was patient and even helped us with specific requests of places we wanted to see. Lunch was a tasty local cuisine. We did not feel rushed, really enjoyed the local scenery. Would definitely recommend this tour which is great for family. Thanks so much!
Such a fun and interesting experience. Dinuka was a brilliant guide. We really enjoyed seeing a range of places within the city. He was flexible and made my husband very happy squeezing in a few cricket experiences. Highly recommended trip. Thanks again Dinuka 😊
Excellent full on tour around sights of Colombo we really enjoyed it especially driving around the local market and shop streets. Many thanks.
Excellent itinerary. Guide spoke well and very knowledgable. Highly recommend to see the city while avoiding traffic
A very nice and relaxing way to discover the city. Very nice guide who is ready to answer all your question. I appreciated the help at the train station to go back to my hotel.
We had a great afternoon being guided around Colombo City by Dinuka. Very knowledgeable and happy to answer our questions. A great way to see Colombo.
Great day out. Great guided tour of Colombo. Our guide was courteous and polite, answering all our questions and ensuring we got to see all the interesting parts of Colombo. Would highly recommend.
My tuk-tuk driver Dinuka was great! It was a very personalized tour with temples, local market, historical building and ending with a tea tasting. Dinuka spoke very good English and is a very safe driver in the chaos & craziness of Colombo traffic. I was in very good hands and really liked the places I explored on my tour.
Danuka was amazing. Shared some wonderful insights into this amazing city called Colombo. We had a couple of left field requests which were no problem for him. We gained a great overview of the city and would certainly recommend this Tour if it’s your first visit!
We really enjoyed our tour with Dinuka and would highly recommend him. He was very personable and knowledgeable. Thanks again Dinuka. Wishing you good health and continued success in your business. We met some very nice people along the tour because of you.
Good half day tuktuk ride around Colombo Our guide/ driver was very good Dinhash Explained a lot pilote and informative
A truely awesome day led by our guide Dinuka who was fantastic both with pre-tour communications and as our guide for the day. Numberous sites and experiences. A fun day. Thank you very much Dinuka for making this a very memorable day. Bevan and Wendy, Queensland, Australia.
Excellent communication, took us to places we would never have found, give detailed information on the various places visited . To complete a really good tour our guide took us to an authentic Sri Lanka curry pot for a meal. Would highly recommend this guide/tour.
Really enjoyed the tour, guide was knowledgeable & listened to us about what we wanted to experience. We were picked up & returned to our accommodation which was super convenient. We contacted last minute & were able to secure a tour which was very lucky
Dinuka was a fantastic tour guide and great and careful driver . his knowledge of the city and its history was excellent. he was always making sure we were comfortable.
Dinuka was very polite and we had a lot of fun. We felt all the time safe. We can recommand this tour to see Colombo by a tuk tuk. He showed us some traditional food a some famous spots.
Excellent last minute response to our request for a tour. Very prompt pickup from our accommodation. Dinuka was very polite and knowledgeable, being Colombo born. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and his commentary.
Dinuku arrived early and was well prepared Safe driver. Good knowledge of local history. We visited a good mix of historical, cultural and religious sites in Colombo. Excellent lunch stop at the Curry Pot.Good pace and relaxed atmosphere Thank you Dinuku - we are pleased we saw the sites of Colombo with you!
Our tuk tuk tour with Dinuka was our favorite part of our Sri Lanka trip! Dinuka took us to the major historical sights and temples. He was knowledgable and professional and answered our many questions. He was a careful driver and we felt safe with him in the bustling city traffic. He brought us to Pettah for street food and sightseeing-- this would otherwise be outside our comfort zone and we are very grateful for him showing us authentic Colombo! He even took us to a tea shop for tea samples and reminded us no pressure to buy anything. We enjoyed every moment of this experience. We will always hold this very special tour in our memories. Our only regret is that we didn't take a photo with Dinuka himself! My husband and I would recommend this tour to all our friends visiting Colombo.
Dinuka is a great professional, passionate about Colombo city and his job. A must half-day tour to explore the city and enjoy all its best experiences!
Had Dinuka as our tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable! Accommodating with our pick up & drop, went in depth with his explanations of major landmarks. Taught us cultural significance of different areas and communities. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit landmarks but limited on time. Great experience!
This trip is a must in Colombo, you get to see city in few hours and the Tuk Tuk is the most practical way to do it. The guide was amazing, knowledgeable and a safe driver.
Our guide Ricky was AMAZING!! The knowledge he had was insane we learnt so much. Unfortunately a few of the temples were closed due to the time of day & it being a Sunday but we still got to see and do so much it didn’t feel like we missed out on anything. We got lunch, multiple snacks & water throughout the day all free of charge. Literally only had to pay a small fee for one temple. These tours are such good value for money, very interesting and fun. Gives the opportunity to do a lot that you wouldn’t on your own. Highly recommend, 2nd tour with this company and haven’t disappointed yet!!
Dinuka's tour was excellent and exactly what we needed, especially because we only stayed for one day in Colombo. Dinuka showed us every important place in Colombo and talked about the history and the way people live here in Sri Lanka. We visited local markets and even had a lovely dinner in the local food market where otherwise we probably would not dare to eat on our own. Don't hesitate to book Dinuka's tuk tuk when in Colombo.
We had a great tour with Dinuka. We had limited time in Colombo so a tuk tuk tour was the best way for us to see the main sights. We learned about the sights of Colombo and he went out of his way to ensure we caught our train out of the city on time. I’d fully recommend.
Had an amazing experience touring Colombo with Dinuka: he shared very interesting details about the history and daily life, showed both the must spots as well as places not open to everyone - and took me to eat very delicious Street food in Pettah! Best samosa I ever had. Really enjoyed a Tea experience as the Grand finale of our tour. I truly recommend this tour to anyone Wishing to see Colombo in 3-4 hours!
Dinuka was prompt and was in constant communication prior to our experience. This was a hassle free way to see the sites of Colombo. Dinuka was very knowledgeable, open and willing to share all he knows about Colombo and the city at hand. We were in good hands right from the start to the end. We definitely captured the highlights, sights and sounds of Colombo. The tuk tuk experience was great value and the early dinner we had was plentiful and filling. Do yourself a favour and book a Colombo tour with Dinuka.
We had a wonderful tour of Colombo with Dinuka. He was very efficient with his communication and we changed some of the details of the itinerary and he was very accommodating. He sent us his photo before the tour and arrived punctually on time. He had made an effort to clean his tuk tuk, brought us some king coconuts to have on our tour, had a supply of tissues, sanitizers and drinking water which was really helpful. His knowledge of the city is very good and he is very kind and friendly person. We would definitely recommend him for the Tuk Tuk tour 😊
A great Tuk Tuk experience, highly recommended when in Colombo!! Dinuka is a very knowledgeable and polite tour guide who can speak English well. He was very accommodating and took us to a great tea tasting place and also for food on a local street market to experience the bustling market atmosphere and food. It was good paying everything beforehand so we knew what we were getting and that we weren’t going to be asked for anything more because we are tourists. He also provided snacks along the route which was very kind. Cold bottled water is also provided.
A great trip provided by Dinuka; he was very hospitable and knowledgable about the area. It was raining for the majority of our trip which Dinuka apologised for, even though it was not his fault!! He was very accommodating for this and we drove with the hard top Tuk Tuk 🛺 so that we didn’t get wet. He also put some music on for us to make the Tuk Tuk journey more enjoyable. He took us to a lovely tea tasting spot where we learnt about Sri Lankan teas and got to try some. He then took us to a food market where we ate at the market to enjoy some local Sri Lankan food and to experience the bustling market streets, where he also provided us with snacks when we asked, along the route. We found it easier to have paid for the trip prior to it, so that we knew what we were getting; and overall think it was a very reasonable price for a brilliant trip which included food!! He also took us to the train station to buy a train ticket which was off plan. Thanks Dinuka!!
An fascinating tour of Colombo bringing the history of the city to life with excellent commentary and interesting stops on the chaotic roads. I strongly recommend this excellent tour as an introduction to this lovely city.
Dinuka was amazing from the first interaction. He tailored the tour to my needs and adjusted as we went along. Very knowledgeable and personable. Highly recommended. 6* from me!
Local guide is very nice and good in English, you are also can tell him about which place are u interesting and during the trip he also provide drink and umbrella.. he is preparing person like contact you in advance and sent you a photo of him including introduce himself! And last thing a good photographer as well
Dinuka, the perfect guide on an imperfect day. On a day that poured with rain we were shown the best Colombo had to offer. With the top sites combined with the real world of working Sri Lankans. Dinuka was professional, friendly, informative and as helpful as anyone could be. We had just the best time
Had a great experience and saw parts of Colombo that we may have never seen if not for this tour. Dinuka was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Our guide Dinuka is a very nice man and shows great care for our group. He will listen to you and will arrange a good tour for us. I highly recommend him to you.
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