Cycle in the Evening in Colombo Sri Lanka - A Guided Private Tour

Cycle in the Evening in Colombo Sri Lanka - A Guided Private Tour

Land with beaches having palm trees, ruins from ancient times, beautiful reefs, and tranquil rainforests, Sri Lanka adopted its current name in 1972. If you looking for an activity in Colombo where you can explore some of the best places in Sri Lanka, this is the best fit.

At around 5:30 pm reach Independence Square, where we meet our guide who will be there with us for the whole journey. After gearing ourselves up, we head towards viewing places in Colombo that includes, Independence Memorial, Lunatic Asylum, Race Course, Municipal Building & Victoria Park, Gangaramaya & Seema Malakaya, Slave Island, Dutch Hospital, Grand Oriental Hotel, and many more historical landmarks in the city. At about 8:00 we move to explore the Prison Cell of the last Sri Lankan King, Lighthouse with Clock Tower. After we arrive at Galle face Green and a leisure walk, we end the tour.

Tour Timings: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Itinerary
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Stop At: Independence Square, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 Sri Lanka

Known as Torrington Square in the early days, Independence Square was built to commemorate the independence from British in 1948. Filled with lavish symbols this site hold a lot of stories to explore. This is a perfect site to go and quickly head to other ones.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo Sri Lanka

Developed as Colombo Racecourse Sports Complex in 2012, this place went through a major renovation in 2014. Now the racecourse has floodlights installed and a part is converted to the shopping and dining area.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Colombo Municipal Council, C W W Kannangara Mawatha, Colombo 00700 Sri Lanka

One of the recognizable landmarks of Sri Lanka is Colombo Municipal Building. Here you will get to admire the architecture and learn a lot about the history of the place. This is one of the sites you cannot miss visiting when in the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, 61 Sri Jinaratana Road, Colombo Sri Lanka

A mix of modern and cultural architecture, Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most significant temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is another temple that will serve you with serenity and will relax your mind.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Seema Malakaya Temple, Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo Sri Lanka

Mainly used for meditation and rest, Seema Malaka Temple is a Buddhist Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Originally constructed in the nineteenth century, this temple will be the best place to relax and serve yourself with peace.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street Galle Fort, Colombo 00001 Sri Lanka

Now a shopping and dining precinct, Dutch Hospital is a heritage building for Colombo, Sri Lanka. This place is believed to be the oldest building in Colombo Fort and is another site you cannot miss to visit.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Lighthouse Clock Tower, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

Earlier used as a lighthouse, Old Colombo Lighthouse or Colombo Fort Clock Tower is now a clock tower in Colombo. This beautiful tower has mesmerizing views and will serve you best to know about the history and heritage of the place.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka

Oceanside urban park, Galle Face Green stretches for 500 m (1,600 ft) along the coast. Governor Sir Henry George Ward laid the promenade in 1859. This was used as a horse racing site, a golf course, and also to play cricket, polo, football, tennis, and rugby.

Duration: 20 minutes