Private Colombo City Tour With High Tea In Galadari Hotel

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What You’ll Experience
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6 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, German
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Explore Colombo with a private guide, uncover vibrant cultures, and visit iconic sites. End with a luxurious high tea at Galadari Hotel. Perfect for families and first-time visitors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Embark on a captivating journey through Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, with a knowledgeable local guide at your side. Discover the city's rich tapestry of culture and history as you visit its iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the bustling streets to the tranquil parks, immerse yourself in the essence of Colombo's charm. And to elevate your experience, indulge in a luxurious high tea session at the prestigious Galadari Five-star Hotel, where you'll be treated to an exquisite selection of teas and savory delights amidst elegant surroundings. Ideal for families and first-time visitors alike, this private Colombo City Tour promises a memorable exploration filled with cultural insights and culinary delights.

What You Get

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
  • Please note high tea timing 15.30hrs-18.00hrs (Except Monday and Tuesday)
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

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Colombo National Museum

National Museum of Colombo, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum is one of two museums in Colombo. It is the largest museum in Sri Lanka. It is maintained by the Department of National Museum of the central government
1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included
2

Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple

Seema Malaka is a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The temple is mainly used for meditation and rest, rather than for worship. Situated in the Beira Lake, the temple was originally constructed in the late 19th century
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

The Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct is one of the most attractive shopping centres in the country. The building was originally a hospital during the Dutch occupation of Sri Lanka, and is considered to be the oldest building in the historic Colombo Fort area. It was also used as a police station and an apothocary, before it was finally converted into its current role in 2011. The building is centred around two courtyards, which sometimes host live music. It has a few cafes, restaurants, shops and bars. It's a nice place to stop and enjoy the shade, and with low slung tiled roofs and attractive colonades.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Independence Memorial Hall

‹ The template Infobox building is being considered for merging. › Independence Memorial Hall Independence Commemoration Hall.jpg Independence Commemoration Hall Independence Memorial Hall is located in Greater ColomboIndependence Memorial Hall Location in greater Colombo Alternative names Independence Commemoration Hall General information Location Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo Coordinates Coordinates Construction started 4 February 1949[1] Completed 1953 Owner Ministry of Cultural Affairs Technical details Floor area 10,000 sq. ft Design and construction Architect Tom Neville Wynne-Jones Other designers Shirley D’Alwis Independence Memorial Hall (also Independence Commemoration Hall) is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility[2] to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948. It is located in Independence Square (formerly Torrington Square) in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo. It also houses the Independence Memorial Museum.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Old Parliament Building (Pass By)

The Old Parliament Building, is the building that houses the Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka. Situated in the Colombo fort area facing the sea, it is in close proximity to the President's House, Colombo and adjacent to the General Treasury Building
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Viharamahadevi Park

Viharamahadevi Park is a public park located in Colombo, next to the National Museum in Sri Lanka. It is the oldest and largest park of the Port of Colombo. Situated in front of the colonial-era Town Hall building, the park is named after Queen Viharamahadevi, the mother of King Dutugamunu
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Colombo Fort Railway Station (Pass By)

This is the main railway station situated in the heart of Colombo. The building was built and put into operation in 1908. At present, the station consists of 10 platforms and caters 0.2 million passengers daily. It consists of passenger waiting rooms, changing rooms (utility rooms) and cafeterias. Station has special arrangements for disabled persons. The main seat reservation counter of the Sri Lanka Railways too is at the Colombo Fort Railway Station.
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Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall

The Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, is a convention center located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Built between 1970 and 1973, the convention centre was a gift from the People's Republic of China in memory of Solomon Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike, Prime Minister
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

The mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo and a popular tourist site in the city Commenced in 1908 and the building was completed in 1909 It is a hybrid style of architecture, that draws elements from native Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture, and combines it with the Gothic revival and Neo-classical styles The mosque was commissioned by the local Indian Muslim community, based in Pettah, to fulfill their required five-times-daily prayer and Jummah on Fridays Mosque tour by mualavi
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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