Colombo · HISTORICAL TOURS
11 tours
Picking between historical tours usually comes down to timing and what is bundled into the fare. All 11 below are set out the same way, so you can see the difference in about five minutes.
Private Colombo tuk-tuk tour of temples, mosques, forts, and sea views. Hotel pickup, water, WiFi, plus key entries included.
“Dilan was great in managing my booking. My flight was delayed but he was to patient in handling everything. Selin was my guide and was an incredible tour guide-kind, patient, and made me feel completely safe traveling solo. He was so hRead more”
A 6-day private Sri Lanka heritage circuit with UNESCO sites, tea and spice stops, Peradeniya gardens, and a scenic train ride included.
“Whilst still in the planning stages had I had several telephone calls with Viator local supplier, Beyond Escapes and the communication was not of the standard one would expect from a company dealing with International tourists on a day to day basis. I was repeatedly asRead more”
Negombo Heritage Walking Tour, 3 hours from Sri Mutthu Mari Amman Temple to fish market and Dutch Fort, $14 with guide and snacks.
“Interesting in learning more about Negombo mixed cultural heritage and history. Knowledgeable guide. Unfortunately first guide was sick so replacement guide didn’t arrive 30 minutes later than arranged. It would have been good to provide overview of tour itinerary at start of tour. Also tour then didn’t include refreshments and local food as advertised.”
3 days, 5 UNESCO sites in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle: Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Kandy, Minneriya jeep safari.
“Mi e’ piaciuto molto il tour, la guida e’ stata super disponibile ed attenta ad ogni nostra esigenza!! L’hotel molto carino, con personale disponibilissimo e molto gentile. La consiglio!!”
Colombo by tuk tuk in 4 hours. See top sights, temples, tea tasting, markets, coconut drink, and viewpoints, with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Tolle Tour! Unser Guide hat sich viel Zeit genommen und hat alle unsere Fragen beantwortet.”
A 1.5 to 2 hour cultural walk in Negombo, Sri Lanka, with a private guide, market sights, temples, churches, and optional nature time.
“I did the walking tour with Kavin and would highly recommend. Kavin gave me a great insight into Negombo and helpful tips for Sri Lanka. Thank you Kavin!”
7-day Sri Lanka private tour: Dambulla caves, Minneriya and Yala safari, Sigiriya, tea hills, Galle Fort, Mirissa whales.
“My wife and I were picked up at the airport by Mr Pawara who would be our companion/driver for the next 8 days travelling from Sigiriya to Kandy to Nuwara Eliya to Yala and the beaches at Mirissa. Each place that we visited is unique compared to other beautiful spots that Read more”
10-day Sri Lanka private-car tour for up to 3, mixing Sigiriya, beaches, elephants, tea country, safaris, and Colombo.
“We highly recommend Sri Lanka tour driver with a car service. It is a family run business. Sam is the owner and his brother Chamal was our driver. Sam helped us plan our intinerary using whats app phone calls. Sam and Chamal are botRead more”
A 4-hour all-inclusive Colombo city tour with air-conditioned pickup, WiFi, Ceylon tea, and iconic forts, parks, and faith sites.
“Just seeing the sights and learning about them. We knew nothing about this area. Very glad the tour guide knew what to show us.”
4-hour Colombo shore tour with AC transport, Fort landmarks, temples, and Galle Face sea views, guided in multiple languages.
4 days in Sri Lanka hitting Sigiriya, Kandy, the Blue Train, Minneriya safari, rainforest walks, and whitewater rafting, with great value.
“We had some truly wonderful and exciting days, experiencing so much along the way. Our journey was the perfect combination of nature and adventure, with the safari and rafting, as well as fascinating cultural insights as we traveled across Sri Lanka. Everything was very relaxed, and our guide, Pradeep Fernando, took excellent care of us. We would do this trip again anytime! We can highly recommend this guide to anyone, especially those who want authentic insights into Sri Lankan culture. He made this journey even more special for us. He is a very funny and caring guide who genuinely caters to the needs of his travelers. Whenever we needed anything,…”
