15 Colombo Night Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $20Our pick

Explore Colombo by private tuk tuk on a roughly four-hour tour, starting in the morning or evening. Stops range from Gangaramaya Temple and the Red Mosque to Pettah Market, a tea tasting and Galle Face Green. Pickup is offered, including at Colombo’s port gates. A guide named Faslam has led the tour, though guide availability may vary.

“Great trip around the sights of Colombo,, Faslam was very knowledgeable and determined we had a fabulous experience. Picked up and dropped off at the port gates perfect for cruisers.”

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2.Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $666

This private 10-day loop starts at Colombo airport and crosses Sri Lanka by car, from Anuradhapura, Sigiriya and Kandy to tea country, Yala, Galle and Mirissa. Nine hotel nights, breakfasts and dinners are included. Guides named in past trips include Prasanna, Kavishan and Havishan, but confirm who will lead your tour. Entry fees and safari jeep costs are extra.

“From the moment Kavishan picked us up at the airport he made us feel welcomed. We always felt well informed and comfortable during our trip, his driving was amazing, and he ensured we got the best out of all the events we attended. Read more”

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3.Explore Colombo by Tuk Tuk Morning & evening (Private Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $33

Vinoth Blaze leads this four-hour private tuk tuk tour through Colombo, linking Pettah’s market streets with parks, temples, colonial-era landmarks and the waterfront. You’ll visit 12 stops in a Cabrio tuk tuk, with bottled water and Wi-Fi included. Morning and evening departures are offered; some temple and tower admission fees are extra.

“The Best way to be amongst and get to know the people of Sri Lanka, is on this Tuk Tuk adventure with Blaize”

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4.Colombo City Tour By TukTuk Style Morning and Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $20

Take a private tuk-tuk tour of Colombo with Imty, also known as Imtiaz, at the wheel. Over about four and a half hours, you’ll stop at Galle Face Green, Pettah Market, the Red Mosque, Independence Square and more. Bottled water and king coconut are included; entry to Lotus Tower and Gangaramaya Temple costs extra.

“Best tuk tuk driver in Colombo. Honest with prices , and he know the places . My best experience with tuk tuk is him.”

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5.Sri Lanka 03 night 04 days budget tour package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $415

This private four-day, three-night tour starts with airport pickup and includes a driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi and hotel stays. The route lists Kandy, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya, Matale, Dambulla and Sigiriya, with Pidurangala Rock as an optional extra-cost stop. Guide names associated with the operator include Supun Jayathissa, Barithu, Dinuka and Fernando.

“The whole experience was except for a rainy whether and a poor stay at bentota but our tour guide and drive Supun Jayathissa was an excellent guide and companion”

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6.Colombo Private guideTour byTuk Tuk Morning Evening All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $20

Ride through Colombo with a private guide in a tuk-tuk, stopping at temples, Pettah’s market streets, colonial landmarks, parks, and the seafront. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with pickup from select hotels. Guides named Bob and Obama have led tours, though you cannot assume a particular guide will be available.

“A great way to get your bearings in a beautiful city. My driver was kind, courteous and very knowledgeable .”

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7.Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk (Include Lunch)Morning & Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $34

Spend about four hours exploring Colombo by private tuk-tuk, with stops at Buddhist and Hindu temples, the Red Mosque, Pettah, colonial landmarks, Lotus Tower and the port. Lunch or dinner, tea or coffee, and bottled water are included. Romesh is a guide name associated with the tour, though your guide may vary.

“This is a great experience to have an initial view of Colombo. It is comprehensive and safe. Our guide Romesh was very knowledgeable, had good english and safe driver. I personally enjoyed the Hindu and Buddhist temple Sri Kaileswaram and Gangaramaya Temples. Amazing”

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8.Negombo: Sunset lagoon boat tour with hotel transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Spend two hours exploring Negombo Lagoon by small boat, passing mangrove islands and rowing fishermen before stopping at Monkey Island and a shallow spot for a lagoon walk and fresh Sri Lankan fruit. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides named for the tour include Robin and Tharaka; the tour is private and conducted in English.

“Très bonne activé. Le guide tharaka est vraiment gentil, donne plein d information et guide pour la suite du voyage. Je vous conseille l'activité !”

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9.Colombo City Tour by Tuk Tuk Morning and Evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $30

Explore Colombo by private tuk-tuk on a roughly three-hour morning or evening tour. An English-speaking driver takes you to Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah, Independence Square, Galle Face Green and more, with time for a Ceylon tea stop. Pickup, water, king coconut water and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Temple and Lotus Tower entry cost extra.

“We had a great Tuk-Tuk tour of Colombo! Saw all the sights efficiently accompanied by our professional guide, who gave great information. Very nice and comfortable ride.”

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10.Private Night Tour in Colombo with Street Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $70

Spend an evening seeing Colombo’s landmarks and trying Sri Lankan street food, with a private vehicle, WiFi, bottled water and pickup included. Stops range from Galle Face Green and Gangaramaya Temple to Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and the Dutch Hospital precinct. Vidu Wanshaja is one guide named in connection with the tour, though your guide may vary.

“Our tour guide, Vidu Wanshaja, was friendly and helpful. I am glad I chose the private night tour during my transit period. I got to experience their culture and street food. The temple visits were very peaceful as well.”

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11.Galle, Bentota, Maadu River Curd at Sunset Day Trip from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $70

Travel privately from Colombo to Bentota Beach, Kosgoda’s sea turtle conservation project, the Madu River and historic Galle. The 10 to 12-hour day includes hotel pickup, drop-off, private transport and bottled water. Turtle entry and the river boat safari cost extra; water sports, meals and snacks are also not included.

“From pick up to drop off we had a wonderful time! We started our trip in Colombo so there was quite a drive to Galle, but our driver, who spoke English, made us as comfortable as possible. Traffic was a little hairy, however we arrived in one piRead more”

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12.2 Night /3 Days-Highlights of Sri Lanka (Days Can be extended)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $175

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Colombo, Negombo or Bandaranaike Airport to Kandy, Dambulla, Sigiriya and Minneriya. The three-day tour includes two hotel nights, two breakfasts and water, but not attraction tickets or safari jeep hire. Past trips name guides Sonia, Rahul and Wasa; ask who will lead yours.

“Overall, we had a great experience in Sri Lanka during the tour. The family enjoyed the activities, and the settings were lovely. The hotels offered excellent service and were tidy. A very patient and hardworking man, our tour guide was excellRead more”

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13.Luxury Night Cycle Tour of Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $92

Start at 5:30 pm for a private guided ride through Colombo’s historic districts as the city lights come on. Visit Independence Square, Gangaramaya Temple, the Dutch Hospital, the lighthouse, and Galle Face Green. A bike, helmet, safety glasses, reflective vest, snacks, refreshments, and a back-up vehicle are included. Hotel pickup is not included.

“We had an excellent night bike riding tour. Guide was exceptional careful with safety. At all times it was explained to us what was happening and what to expect on the road. The places we visited were interesting and our guides knowledge Read more”

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14.7 Day 6 Night Sri Lanka Culture and Beach Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel from the airport through Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Galle, Bentota, and Colombo with a private air-conditioned vehicle and an approved chauffeur. Expect rock-top views, cave temples, tea country, beach time, and a Madu River safari. A4 Tours has arranged trips with guides and drivers including Dilshan and Lenard, but ask who will lead your departure.

“We thank the agency for the great job done, namely the Jamajkanita, Anushka and Lenard. We spent 14 days in Sri Lanka and thanks to them we enjoyed it and we only have positive experiences. Our friend and personal driver Lenard is numbeRead more”

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15.Colombo Tuk Tour with Food and Drinks(morning and evening)

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $33

This 3.5 to 4-hour private tuk-tuk tour covers Colombo landmarks, Pettah Market, a tea stop, and a meal, with hotel pickup, cold drinks, and bottled water. Drivers and audio guides are offered in six languages. One past guest names guide Bobby, but your guide may differ. Food and entry costs are worth confirming before you go.

“They were very punctual and kept the 2 tuk tuks together the whole time and drove very well in the busy streets. Felt safe at all times . Very interesting and they told us about the different places we visited. They gave us as much time as we needed at the different places.. The food places they took us to were local places and we loved all the foods. We all really enjoyed it. and a great experience. .Only improvement would be to ask if you want to visit the tea tasting and the jewellery. we loved the tea tasting but jewellery isn't our thing.”

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