Colombo Highlights

UPCOMING SHARED CRUISE EXCURSION

Join fellow cruise passengers on these pre-scheduled departures and enjoy a cost-effective, sociable shore experience.

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Ship Arrival and Pick-Up at Colombo Port

Upon arrival in Colombo, meet your private English-speaking guide and driver from Shore Excursions Asia, who will warmly welcome you at the port. Begin your city exploration in the vibrant capital of Sri Lanka, where colonial charm, religious heritage, and modern development blend seamlessly.

Colombo City Tour

Drive through the heart of Colombo and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour that reveals the city’s most iconic landmarks and daily life.

View Lotus Tower

Start with a photo stop at the striking Lotus Tower, Sri Lanka’s tallest structure and a proud symbol of the country’s progress. Admire its graceful lotus-shaped design overlooking Beira Lake and the city skyline.

Old Parliament (Fort District)

Continue to the historic Fort District, the city’s old colonial center. View the Old Parliament Building, an elegant neo-baroque structure facing the Indian Ocean. Your guide will share stories of Colombo’s British heritage and how this district has evolved into a bustling business hub.

Galle Face Green

Take a leisurely walk along Galle Face Green, a wide oceanfront promenade popular among locals for evening strolls and street snacks. Enjoy the sea breeze and watch kites soaring against the backdrop of luxury hotels and the Indian Ocean.

Pettah Market

Next, dive into the colorful chaos of Pettah Market, Colombo’s oldest trading district. Wander through narrow streets packed with vendors selling everything from spices and textiles to gemstones and handicrafts, offering a glimpse of Sri Lanka’s vibrant urban life.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Savor a traditional Sri Lankan lunch at a local restaurant, where fragrant curries, coconut sambal, and spiced rice reflect the island’s diverse culinary heritage.

Red Mosque and Independence Square

After lunch, visit the iconic Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, also known as the Red Mosque, distinguished by its striking red-and-white candy-striped design. Continue to Independence Square, a peaceful site surrounded by colonial-era buildings and lush gardens, commemorating Sri Lanka’s freedom from British rule.

Viharamahadevi Park (if time permits)

If time allows, stop by Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo’s largest and most beautiful green space, famous for its flowering trees, fountains, and a giant Buddha statue at its entrance.

Return to Port

Conclude your Colombo exploration and relax as your driver takes you back to the port in time for your cruise departure. This enriching Colombo shore excursions experience perfectly captures the charm, history, and energy of Sri Lanka’s capital.