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15 Tours & Day Trips from Colombo Hotels

392 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Everything with a guide, a driver or a three-wheeler attached, in one list. The 15 below earn a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest underneath.

Colombo: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees - Independence Square and the seafront
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Colombo: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees

1.Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,154 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Our pick

Spend four hours crossing Colombo by private tuk-tuk, from Pettah Market and the Red Mosque to Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square and Galle Face Green. Your driver-guide can tailor the pace, and the tour includes hotel pickup, king coconut water, bottled water and Ceylon tea tasting. Lotus Tower and Gangaramaya Temple tickets cost extra.

“our ship was one and a half hours late but Ibrahim our driver was waiting patiently. He didn't try to hurry us and our 4 hour tour lasted 5 hours and he would have carried on longer if we had wanted. He was a very good driver and was knowledgeable about all the places we visited.”

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Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle - Arriving at Bandaranaike Airport
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Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

2.Sri Lanka Personal Tour Driver in private vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 747 reviews Top rated

Meet your English-speaking driver at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, then travel privately for 3 to 14 days on a route you choose together. Air conditioning, WiFi, water, child seats, and a stroller are included. Dilantha and Janaa are among the drivers named on past trips, but a specific driver is not guaranteed.

“We are so grateful we found this company for our 8 day trip around Sri Lanka. We traveled from Colombo to Kandy to Dambulla, and all the way back to Colombo with 3 guests in an incredibly spacious van for a reasonable cost. Our driver, Read more”

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Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included - Pettah, where the city does its daily business
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Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

3.Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees & Food Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 678 reviews · from $34

This private four-hour tuk-tuk tour links Colombo’s temples, Fort district, Pettah markets, Galle Face Green and Independence Square, with a tea tasting and a meal at Curry Pot. Morning and late-afternoon departures are offered, with pickup and drop-off. Guides named by past participants include Ricky, Faisal and Mr Caviar, though your assigned guide may differ. Confirm which entry fees are covered before booking.

“Exploring Colombo by tuk tuk was such a fun adventure! 🚖 We zipped through the busy streets, stopped at temples, markets, and even Galle Face Green — basically all the must-see spots in the city. The ride itself was half the experience, Read more”

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Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included - Lighthouse views, old government buildings and green space
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Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

4.Colombo Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with All Entry Fees Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · from $32

This private 3 to 4-hour tuk-tuk tour links Colombo sights such as Gangaramaya Temple, Pettah, Galle Face Green and the Lotus Tower. Your driver picks you up at a Colombo-area hotel, shares local context and can adapt the route to your interests. Water and king coconut water are provided. Check the admission details carefully: not every fee is included.

“Entertaining and informative. Wonderful cultural knowledge shared. Perfect selection of sites. Our driver Rivzi was fun helpful and articulate. Make time to do it in Colombo!”

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8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations - Gregory Lake, Victoria Park, and the train to Ella
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8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

5.8 Days tour in Sri Lanka with privet driver and accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · from $665

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking chauffeur on an eight-day route through Sri Lanka. Expect cave temples, a sunrise climb at Sigiriya, hill-country tea stops, a scenic train ride if tickets are available, safari options, and beach time. Breakfast and accommodation are included; many entrance fees and activities cost extra. Guides on past trips include Eddie, Amila, and Niran.

“I just finished my trip, it was amazing and a wonderful experience. The communication, planning and the guide were just perfect. My driver was Mr. Janaka, he is a very friendly guide who is always on time. Always Make sure you feel comfortaRead more”

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Colombo: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Guide & All Tickets - Gangaramaya and the city’s religious life
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Colombo: Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Guide & All Tickets

6.Private Tuk-Tuk City Tour with Guide & All Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 471 reviews · 4 hours · from $22

Cover more than 18 Colombo sights in four hours by private tuk-tuk, from Pettah Market and the Red Mosque to Gangaramaya Temple and Galle Face Green. Your local driver-guide shares city stories, with guides such as Boby, Fasmin and Faizar among the team. Pickup, water, king coconut and a Ceylon tea tasting are included.

“Boby was a great tour guide. Fabulous and overall great value for money. 👍”

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From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour - A scenic start from Kandy
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From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour

7.From Kandy: Pinnawala Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 331 reviews · 8 hours · from $15Best value

Leave Kandy by tuk-tuk or air-conditioned minivan for Kadugannawa’s viewpoint and Pinnawala’s elephant herd, then take in selected Kandy sights. Guides such as Danushka, Saman, Terence and Wicky are praised for careful driving and flexible stops, though your guide may vary. Entry fees and meals are extra, so budget beyond the $15 starting price.

“Our guide was perfect. The tour was extremely interesting and he was able to explain and show us so much. Since we had already visited a few places ourselves the day before, he adapted the program to our wishes and was very flexible. We would book this tour again anytime and can highly recommend it, especially the guide!!!”

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Colombo Local Food Tour by Tuk Tuk – All Inclusive - From crispy isso vade to curd and treacle
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Colombo Local Food Tour by Tuk Tuk – All Inclusive

8.Colombo Local Food Tour by Tuk Tuk – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 261 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Explore Colombo by private tuk-tuk for three hours, stopping for hoppers, kothu roti, crab with pittu, street snacks, Ceylon tea and curd with treacle. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the route and shares local context as you pass places such as Galle Face Green, Pettah Market and Lotus Tower. Food and drinks are included, and pickup is available across Colombo.

“Asmi was a wonderful guide, made it so much fun, great information and the food was so good! Highlight was the food and city tuk tuk ride at sunset was beautiful”

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Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour - Temple visits and Colombo’s many traditions
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Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

9.Colombo Bay Tuk Tuk City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · from $35

Spend about four hours seeing Colombo by open-roof tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup, bottled water, a private guide, tea tasting, and a Sri Lankan meal. Stops may include Pettah market, Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Memorial Hall, Town Hall, and Galle Face Green. Guides named Dinuka and Dinhash have led this tour, though your guide may vary.

“My wife and I had a great time exploring our temporary new home! Dinuka was an excellent guide and gave us a lot of information and took us to many places. We ended the tour with a very good curry lunch. Thanks, Dinuka!”

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Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included - Independence Memorial Hall, Pettah and the colonial core
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Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

10.Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $28

See Colombo’s temples, colonial landmarks, seafront and parks on a private 3-to-4-hour tuk-tuk tour with hotel pickup, water and king coconut water. The route is flexible, and guides named in past tour experiences include Starlin, Niloshan, Sariq and Nushan. Gangaramaya Temple costs an extra $2; confirm any other paid entry, including the Lotus Tower, before you set off.

“Outstanding tour. Stalin is an excellent guide and provided a great tour. He is knowledgeable and will versed in all the local history.”

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Galle and Bentota Day Tour from Colombo - The Madu Ganga safari: the day’s signature stop
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Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

11.Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 200 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $45

Travel from Colombo down Sri Lanka’s south coast for a beach stop, a turtle conservation center, a mangrove boat safari with a cinnamon island visit, and time at Galle Fort. A local guide drives and explains the stops; guides on this tour have included Chathu and Krish, though your guide may differ. The day lasts 12 to 14 hours, and key activity fees cost extra.

“provide a notes field in your booking.. also advise vehicle type and vehile plate number for quicker identification purposes.”

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Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings - Pettah’s first bite: the chicken cheese ball
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Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings

12.Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $35

Ride a private tuk-tuk with a local driver-guide to sample Colombo favorites such as hoppers, kottu roti, pittu, tea, and seasonal fruit. The 2 to 3-hour tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, with food stops and a market visit. Guides have included Faizal, Ricky, Romesh, and Ramesh.

“Food tour was good. Food was good. Tour guides were good, they explained about things we saw and ate. We enjoyed looking at the working market. There was plenty to eat. Felt full at the end. There was some walking, not too much.”

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Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka - Dambulla and the elephant parks start the journey
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Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

13.Private Car & Driver for 07 Days Tour In Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews

A private, seven-day car-and-driver route links Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Galle, and Negombo. You choose your hotels and pay site and safari fees separately. Drivers praised on past trips include Hashu and Supun, but ask who is assigned to your booking. Expect early starts, long drives, and a train ride from Nanu Oya to Ella.

“Driver efficientissimo guida perfetta auto comfort rispetto del percorso richiesto perfetto esperienze consigliate al top consiglio vivamente questa agenzia sopratutto un grazie ad Hashu persona preparata e simpatica ,no potevamo trovare di meglio complimenti”

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From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari - Dambulla’s Cave Shrines and Steep Steps
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From Colombo: Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

14.Sigiriya & Dambulla Day Tour with Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 189 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Leave Colombo or Negombo before dawn for Dambulla Cave Temple and Sigiriya’s 1,200-step climb. Add a village visit with a locally cooked lunch and a jeep safari in Eco Park, Kaudulla or Minneriya. The $48 price covers transport, not entry fees or optional activities. Guides such as Aadhil, Dilip and Tuan have led recent departures.

“It was a very fulfilling and comfortable tour! Adil was a very good guide, he even showed us many spots outside of the itinerary. He was the best driver throughout the trip. Thank you!”

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Colombo: Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk - From Galle Face Green to the first bite
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Colombo: Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

15.Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Ride through Colombo with a local driver-guide, stopping for prawn wade, hoppers, kottu, Ceylon tea and a sweet finish. You’ll pass landmarks such as Galle Face Green, the Lighthouse, Lotus Tower and Gangaramaya Temple. The three-hour private tour includes hotel transfers and food, with a listed extra charge for Negombo pickup and drop-off.

“Faisal was an amazing guide really giving his best. He was kind and funny and took great pictures. I got to see the best places of Colombo at once, and the price was affordable.”

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