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Alle Touren in ColomboColombos Highlights: Gefuehrte Halbtages-Stadttour mit Auto
Drei Stunden mit dem Auto durch die Hauptattraktionen der sri-lankischen Hauptstadt, vom Unabhaengigkeitsplatz und Gangaramaya-Tempel bis zum alten Leuchtturm und den Strassen von Pettah.
Colombos Highlights: Gefuehrte Halbtages-Stadttour mit Auto: Auf einen Blick
| Price | From $52 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Group size | Up to 6 people |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Colombo: Half-Day City Tour
Vollständige Beschreibung
Colombo ist keine Stadt, die sich schnell hingibt. Sie ist weitlaeufig, ihre Sehenswuerdigkeiten liegen mehrere Kilometer voneinander entfernt, und der Verkehr dazwischen kann einen Nachmittag verschlingen. Diese Halbtagesfahrt ist fuer Menschen mit einem freien Vormittag oder Nachmittag gemacht und deckt das ab, was ein erster Besuch braucht, ohne vorzugeben, dass man es zu Fuss schaffen kann.
Sie beginnen in Colombo 7, dem ruhigen, von Baumen gesaeumten Viertel, das die Briten als Cinnamon Gardens anlegten. Der Unabhaengigkeitsplatz steht hier, eine Steinhalle auf geschnitzten Saeulen, erbaut zur Erinnerung an die Machtuebergabe von 1948 durch die Briten, und es ist immer noch der Ort, an dem Colombo abends spazieren geht. Der Viharamahadevi-Park liegt in der Naehe, mit dem alten Rathaus an seinem Rand, und die Bandaranaike-Gedenkkonferenzhalle ist eine kurze Fahrt entfernt.
Der Gangaramaya-Tempel erhaelt den laengsten Stopp des Vormittags, und er verdient es. Der Tempel ist zugleich ein aktives Kloster, eine Bibliothek und ein leicht chaotisches Museum, und seine Gebaeude entlehnen aus sri-lankischem, thailaendischem, indischem und chinesischem Design, ohne sich auf eines festzulegen. Rechnen Sie mit Oldtimern, gestapelten Reliquien, einer ansaessigen Elefantenstoßzahn-Sammlung und viel Blattgold.
Von dort fuehrt die Route hinunter zum Wasser und in die aeltere Stadt. Sie kommen am hinduistischen Sri-Kaileswaram-Tempel und am Lotus Tower vorbei, dann geht es nach Fort und Pettah, wo die portugiesischen, hollaendischen und britischen Hafenschichten im Strassenplan noch lesbar sind. Die rot-weiss gestreifte Jami-Ul-Alfar-Moschee von 1908, der Bahnhof Colombo Fort und der alte Leuchtturm-Uhrturm sind die letzten Stopps, bevor Sie umkehren.
Ihr Guide faehrt und erzaehlt, das Tempo ist also flexibel. Sagen Sie frueh, wenn Sie lieber einen Fotostopp gegen mehr Zeit in einem Tempel oder einen Spaziergang durch die Marktgassen eintauschen moechten, und meist laesst sich das arrangieren. Die Tour endet wieder an Ihrem Hotel.
Ablauf
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup in Colombo
Your driver-guide meets you at your hotel and outlines the route.
Bandaranaike memorial hall and Cinnamon Gardens
A short pass through Colombo 7, the quarter the British laid out as a cinnamon plantation district.
Independence Square
Twenty minutes at the 1948 independence memorial hall and its carved stone pillars.
Viharamahadevi Park
A walk in the city's oldest public park, beside the colonial town hall.
Gangaramaya Temple
The longest stop of the tour, inside a working monastery, library and museum.
Lotus Tower and Sri Kaileswaram Temple
Photo stops at the city's tallest structure and a South Indian style Hindu temple.
Pettah and Fort
Drive past the Red Mosque, Colombo Fort station and the old lighthouse clock tower.
Drop-off
Return to your Colombo hotel.
Detaillierter Ablauf
Pickup
Meet your driver-guide in your hotel lobby and set off by car.
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall
Ten minutes at the Chinese-built conference hall, a landmark of post-independence Colombo.
Independence Square
Twenty minutes at the memorial hall built to mark the 1948 transfer of power, with time to walk the colonnade.
Viharamahadevi Park
Ten minutes in the park, with the old town hall in view across the green.
Gangaramaya Temple
Forty-five minutes in the temple complex: the image house, the relic museum, the library and the collection of gifts left by pilgrims.
Sri Kaileswaram Temple and Lotus Tower
Two short photo stops, one Hindu, one very modern.
Pettah and Fort
Pass the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque and Colombo Fort railway station, then stop at the lighthouse clock tower.
Return
Drop-off at your hotel in Colombo.
Inklusive
- Klimatisiertes Auto mit Kraftstoff und Parken
- englischsprachiger Fahrer-Guide
- Hotelabholung und Absetzen innerhalb Colombos
- Flaschenwasser
Nicht inklusive
- Eintrittsgebuehren fuer Tempel und Denkmaeler
- Essen und Getraenke
- Kameragebuehren an religioesen Staetten
- Trinkgelder
- persoenliches Einkaufen
Wichtige Informationen
Treffpunkt
Hotel pickup anywhere in Colombo; your driver-guide meets you in the lobby at the agreed time.
Gut zu wissen
- Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität
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Bewertungen
Danesh was a very good guide. He showed us around Colombo in a very very comfortable van. For group of 5 people the tour was very enjoyable. He did not rush us and helped us understand the history behind many popular spots in Colombo. We covered all the major attractions in the city. He gave us the time and space to have fun as a group. We really appreciate his hospitality and friendliness.
very knowledgeable tour guide, Niraven was a lovely young man and made sure I understood what we were looking at.
The tour was amazing! Very well explained. Our guide, Naveen, showed us many beautiful spots and explained history and curiosities! He showed us spots we wouldn’t have visited by ourselves. Thanks Naveen!
Fantastic. Our guide Milan was so helpful and knowledgeable about Colombo. Highly recommended!
Niraveen was the perfect host! He was an excellent guide, took us to all the main points of interest and managed to pack a huge amount into a relatively short tour. We really enjoyed our afternoon and conversations with him, and would definitely recommend.
Krish was very informative and gave good advice. it was raining most of the tour so he also provided an umbrella. We had an excellent trip round the sights of Colombo
On Time. Guide was very polite and helpful. Excellent service and drive
Exceptional Tour Experience with Chathu – Highly Recommended! I recently had the pleasure of exploring Sri Lanka with the help of an outstanding guide, Chathu. From the very beginning, it was clear that he was not only highly professional but also genuinely dedicated to making our trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. His deep knowledge of Sri Lanka’s history, culture, and landmarks added incredible value to our journey, but what truly set him apart was his willingness to go above and beyond in every aspect of our experience. One of the highlights of our trip was our visit to Gangaramaya T
Thank you Nicholas and your driver for a wonderful tour. Helpful in every way.
Our tour was great, Dhanesh was lovely and showed us everything we wanted to see while sharing some facts about the city. Highly recommend it!
my guide Nicolas was the best and very kind and knowledgeable about sirilanka
Very good experience! Excellent value. Our driver was very friendly and informative, but also gave us time to explore on our own and did not make us feel rushed at all. This was a great activity to get acquainted with Colombo on our first day in town. We felt very safe and comfortable.