Dodgy Bar Tour in Colombo

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Location
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
English

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4.8
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 US$61.23  per guest
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Step into the storied ambiance of historic dodgy bars nestled within the iconic Colombo Fort. Each venue offers a taste of local liquor paired with authentic Sri Lankan finger food, adding a flavorful dimension to your evening. Indulge in spicy Sri Lankan snacks that perfectly complement your drink, adding a delightful kick to your experience. Whether you're a seasoned alcohol aficionado or simply seeking a relaxed evening of exploration, this tour promises an unforgettable experience through the eyes of a local.
Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Local Spirits
Snacks
Local Finger Food
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Tipping is not included
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Dinner is not included
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Pettah

One of the bars that we will be visiting on this experience is located in the heart of busy Pettah Market so its going to be one heck of an experience to be able to walk through these streets and navigate your way with me when a little bit tipsy!
One of the bars that we will be visiting on this experience is located in the heart of busy Pettah M…
Meeting Point

Dutch Hospital - Shopping Precinct, Hospital Street, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK, 00100

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Lets all meet up at the entrance of Ceylon Curry Club Restaurant side.
End Point

Fort Railway station, Colombo Western Province, Sri Lanka, LK

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Robert_WSeptember 2026 • Viator
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Awesome introduction to Colombo!

This tour was better than I expected. Ryan was super friendly and knowledgeable about Colombo and Sri Lanka. He even gave me advice about my upcoming itinerary. The bars we went to were fun and interesting. Great introduction to the city. I travel a lot and go on similar tours often — this was one of the best.

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senayldMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Best tour ever

I travelled in Sri Lanka for two weeks in March with this company and it was the best tour experience I’ve had so far. Dilshan is very friendly, very helpful, and you can see that he really loves his job. He helped me with everything and made my trip very comfortable from beginning to end. Thanks to him, I saw Sri Lanka from a very different perspective. Thank you for everything, I highly recommend.

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Response from ViatorJune 01, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re really happy to hear you had such a great experience and got to see a different side of Sri Lanka :)

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SaroginiDeviMarch 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Amazing 5 star tour in Colombo

I would definitely rate this a awesome 5 star tour. Had the pleasure of meeting a young entrepreneur Dilshan, who is so friendly. He took us to 2 hidden gems in Colombo which were absolutely amazing. We had nice cold beers at a tavern, a hidden gem in a church. Lovely history about that place. The other bar was situated in Pettah where locals meet. We had a great experience there, tasting the local arrack with ginger beer, absolutely amazing combination served with local bar bites. This is the t...read more

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Response from ViatorJune 01, 2026

Thank you for your review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the Dodgy Bar Tour and got to experience a different side of Colombo. Looking forward to welcoming you back and planning more unique experiences for you through Soulful Sri Lanka! :)

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597jessgNovember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Not to be missed when you're in Colombo

Had a brilliant night out with the Dodgy Bar Tour crew. It was excellent to step off the beaten track and get a more textured view of life and history in Sri Lanka. A highlight of my trip!

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D9805MOdavidlSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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One of the Highlights of Our Two Weeks in Sri Lanka!

The Dodgy Bar Tour was a highlight of our time in Sri Lanka - so much so that we basically asked Dilshan to help us plan the rest of our trip! There are lots of tours and operators in Sri Lanka that funnel tourists into the same small set of places. Soulful Sri Lanka is doing something very cool and different - we went with them to some of the country's better-known destinations but they helped us do it in a way that beat crowds and created a way more interesting experience. If I were planni...read more

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