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Trois heures en voiture a travers les principaux sites de la capitale sri-lankaise, de la Place de l’Independance et du temple Gangaramaya a l’ancien phare et aux rues de Pettah.
Les incontournables de Colombo : tour guide d’une demi-journee en voiture: En bref
| 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
Description complète
Colombo n’est pas une ville qui se livre rapidement. Elle est etalee, ses monuments se trouvent a plusieurs kilometres les uns des autres, et la circulation entre eux peut avaler une apres-midi. Ce trajet d’une demi-journee est conçu pour ceux qui ont une matinee ou une apres-midi libre, et il couvre le terrain qu’une premiere visite necessite sans faire semblant que vous pouvez le parcourir a pied.
Vous commencez a Colombo 7, le quartier calme et arbore que les Britanniques ont amenage en Cinnamon Gardens. La Place de l’Independance se trouve ici, un hall de pierre eleve sur des piliers sculptes pour marquer la passation de pouvoir britannique de 1948, et c’est toujours ou les habitants de Colombo viennent se promener en debut de soiree. Le parc Viharamahadevi se trouve a proximite, avec l’ancien hotel de ville a son bord, et le hall de conference commemoratif Bandaranaike est a quelques minutes de voiture.
Le temple Gangaramaya recoit le plus long arret de la matinee, et il le merite. Le temple est a la fois un monastere actif, une bibliotheque et un musee legerement chaotique, et ses batiments empruntent aux styles sri-lankais, thailandais, indien et chinois sans se fixer sur aucun d’entre eux. Attendez-vous a des voitures anciennes, des reliques empilees, une collection residente de defenses d’elephant et beaucoup de dore.
De la, l’itineraire descend vers l’eau et vers la ville ancienne. Vous passez devant le temple hindou Sri Kaileswaram et la Tour du Lotus, puis descendez vers Fort et Pettah, ou les couches portugaise, hollandaise et britannique du port sont encore lisibles dans le plan des rues. La mosquee rayee Jami Ul-Alfar de 1908, la gare ferroviaire de Colombo Fort et l’ancienne tour de l’horloge du phare sont les derniers arrets avant que vous ne fassiez demi-tour.
Votre guide conduit et raconte, ce qui signifie que le rythme est flexible. Dites-le tot si vous preferez echanger un arret photo pour plus de temps dans un temple ou une marche dans les ruelles du marche, et la plupart du temps cela peut s’organiser. Le tour se termine a votre hotel.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Voiture climatisee avec carburant et parking
- chauffeur-guide anglophone
- prise en charge et depose a l’hotel a Colombo
- eau en bouteille
Non inclus
- Frais d’entree aux temples et monuments
- nourriture et boissons
- frais de camera aux sites religieux
- pourboires
- achats personnels
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup anywhere in Colombo; your driver-guide meets you in the lobby at the agreed time.
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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.