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3-hour trip from Colombo visiting Galle Face Green, Viharamahadvi Park and Gangaramaya Temple. Operated by Glory Tour by Tuk Tuk.
Highlights
- Experience the bustling charm of Galle Face as families gather in the evening
Colombo: City Tour Morning and Evening by Tuk Tuk: Key Facts
| Price | From $34 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Group size | Up to 8 people |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Colombo: City Tour Morning and Evening by Tuk Tuk
3-hour trip from Colombo visiting Galle Face Green, Viharamahadvi Park and Gangaramaya Temple. Operated by Glory Tour by...
3 hours
English
$34
Free cancellation
Full description
A 3-hour trip out of Colombo taking in Galle Face Green, Viharamahadvi Park, Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah Market. There are 6 stops in all.
The running order is Galle Face Green (10 min), then Viharamahadvi Park (30 min), then Gangaramaya Temple (30 min), then Pettah Market (10 min), then Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (20 min), and on from there.
The price covers king Coconut, Water Bottle, Wi-Fi and Parking Charge. It does not cover lunch or Dinner and Wheel Chair, so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
Itineraries are customisable as per your request
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
2 pickup location options
Fort, Colombo
Galle Face Green
Visit (10 minutes)
Viharamahadvi Park
Visit (30 minutes)
Gangaramaya Temple
Visit (30 minutes)
Pettah Market
Visit (10 minutes)
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Visit (20 minutes)
Gangarama Sima Malaka
Visit (10 minutes)
2 drop-off locations
Fort, Colombo
Includes
- King Coconut
- Water Bottle
- Wi-Fi
- Parking Charge
- Tissue
- Entrance Tickets
- Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Excludes
- Lunch or Dinner
- Wheel Chair
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Wheelchair accessible
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Main Tour Price
Starting from $34
$34
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
King Coconut, Water Bottle, Wi-Fi, Parking Charge, Tissue, Entrance Tickets, Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
The duration of the Colombo: City Tour Morning and Evening by Tuk Tuk is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
December to March is the driest stretch. Colombo sits on the west coast, so it gets the southwest monsoon roughly May to September — the northeast monsoon (October to January) hits the *other* side of the island instead. Any guide describing one national "rainy season" is only describing half the country. Full breakdown in our best time to visit Colombo guide.
Tuk-tuks are everywhere — insist on the meter or agree the fare first. PickMe is the local ride-hailing app and usually cheaper than flagging one down, with no fare argument. The coastal railway south toward Galle runs along the sea and costs very little. See getting around Colombo.
Rice and curry is the everyday meal, not a dish — rice with several curries and sambols. Kottu roti is chopped roti cooked with a distinctive clanging rhythm on the griddle, hoppers are bowl-shaped fermented rice-flour pancakes, and lamprais is the Dutch Burgher dish baked in a banana leaf. See the Colombo food guide.
Pettah is the market district east of Fort, and its streets are organised by trade — one for electronics, one for textiles, one for hardware, one for spices. The candy-striped Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar, 1908) is the landmark. Street-by-street in our Pettah market guide.
Galle is the easiest — about 2 hours on the southern expressway. Kandy is only 115 km but 3-4 hours each way on a mountain road. Sigiriya is realistically a 12-14 hour day and is better as an overnight. Honest distances in our day trips from Colombo guide.
Two days covers it comfortably. Colombo is not a museum city and most travellers pass through on the way somewhere else — our Colombo 2-day itinerary sets out a realistic pair of days.