The 15 Best Private Day Tours in Colombo

Colombo: Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

1.Private City Tour with Local Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 186 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Our pick

See Colombo by tuk-tuk, taste hoppers, kottu, wade and Ceylon tea, and visit temples and landmarks with hotel transfers for $32.

“Our tuktuk driver Nawfer was excellent and looked after us very well. The tour was exactly as we expected but in addition he tweaked the order and timings to enable us to have Sri lankan lunch at a restaurant that he recommended. We had tried Sri lankan food back in the UK and it was great to eat in Sri lanka. Thank you Nawfer. He found a less crowded place for tea tasting which was appreciated. Also I think there was a confusion about the start time of our tour so thank you Nawfer for waiting for us to show up. We were very happy with our experience in Colombo…”

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Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

2.Sri Lanka classic tour 8 Days with private driver,vehicle and H/B accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $623Top rated

Review of an 8-day private Sri Lanka tour with Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Galle, safari, train ride, driver-guide, and half-board stays.

“Milan was a fabulous driver/guide. Very helpful and attentive to our needs, and looked after us very well. I would highly recommend using Lanka Safe Tours for trips within Sri Lanka. We were a group of 3, and had our own a/c van to get around. It was a fabulous trip to SL!!”

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Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

3.Private Day Trip to Sigiriya, cave and National park Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $68

Pack Sigiriya Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, and a Minneriya elephant safari into one demanding but rewarding private day from Sri Lanka.

“The trip was very nice, the communication was perfect, and they helped with paying for the entrance tickets. All this part was excellent. The only weak point is that it is too much. I do not know how could people wake up at 6.00, stay in a car fRead more”

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Colombo: Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk-Tuk

4.Private Guided Tour of the City by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · from $24

See Colombo by private tuk-tuk, from Gangaramaya Temple and Pettah Market to colonial churches, Galle Face Green, street food, and local shops.

“We had an amazing time with Guru. He took us to both the more touristy places such as the temples and local markets but also showed us many hidden gems where we learnt a lot about the history of Sri Lanka and Colombo specifically. Very good value for money as the tour lasted 4 hours and he bought us water and snacks too!”

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Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

5.Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews

Review of Colombo’s private full-day car tour, with temples, museums, markets, coastal views, flexible stops, and practical value advice.

“My friends and I ventured into Sri Lanka on a whim without a plan nor direction. To our joy, we were greeted with warmth and people such as Rumi, who not only offered their expert advice but their unwavering care. On our arrival we agreed to get to know the city of Colombo better and found a full day tour of the city through (tripadvisor?) As our luck will have it we were assigned Rumi as our guide, he seemed very patient, informative and friendly from the get go. I can say that Rumi gained our trust from the beginning, so well organized, knowledgeable, and attentive, and these are just…”

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Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening

6.Colombo private city tour by tuk tuk morning and evening

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $20Best value

Explore Colombo by private tuk tuk, from temples and Pettah Market to Galle Face Green, with flexible morning or evening departures.

“Great trip around the sights of Colombo,, Faslam was very knowledgeable and determined we had a fabulous experience. Picked up and dropped off at the port gates perfect for cruisers.”

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Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations

7.Sri Lanka private tour package 9 night 10 Day with driver+vehicle+accommodations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $666

A private 10-day Sri Lanka tour from ancient cities to Yala, tea country, Galle, and Mirissa, with driver, hotels, breakfast, and dinner.

“From the moment Kavishan picked us up at the airport he made us feel welcomed. We always felt well informed and comfortable during our trip, his driving was amazing, and he ensured we got the best out of all the events we attended. Read more”

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Best of Colombo – Private Guided City Tour

8.Best of Colombo – Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · from $48

Explore Colombo by private air-conditioned vehicle, from colonial buildings and mosques to Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square.

“It was a nice relaxing day exploring the culture and history of Sri Lanka at Colombo's various sites. The driver was safe, knowledgeable and reverent for all faiths. It was a fascinating day.”

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Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

9.Sigiriya Rock and Dambulla Cave All Inclusive Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · from $55

Review of a private Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla day trip with transport, lunch, temple visits, climbing advice, and honest value tips.

“Our driver was very friendly and accommodating there is no tour guide on this trip. Bring something to cover your knees, if you're a guy, or bring a pair of pants for the cave temples. The buffet meal was okay we suggested to our driver that a different restaurant be considered in the future. Definitely recommend this tour, the sites were great, but be prepared to spend a lot of time on the road.”

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Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire – Private Driver and Chauffeur

10.Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire – Private Driver and Chauffeur

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews

Review of Sri Lanka’s private car and driver service, with custom routes, airport pickup, WhatsApp support, mileage rules, costs, and practical tips.

“The driver knew where we wanted to go and took us there and then drove us around Columbo with a few stops. Beware, they try to charge Us$20 passenger and US$10 vehicle for port charge but they collect from outside the port, we refused but they were not happy”

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Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

11.Private Day trip Kandy & pinnawala with your selected attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $65

Review of a private Colombo to Kandy and Pinnawala day trip with temple, tea factory, spice garden, lunch, and private transport.

“We made it very very clear to the driver that we do Not wish to visit the Gems factory and complimentary Spice garden...... Also, since this a private tour, you can skip the Cashew market and Pineapple market. This will leave you with more time at the ELEPHANT ORPHANRead more”

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Explore Wonders of Sri Lanka 7 Days Private Tour

12.Explore Wonders of Sri Lanka 7 Days Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $470

Review of a seven-day private Sri Lanka tour covering Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella, Yala, Mirissa, Galle, and Colombo for $470.

“Thanks to Revro travels and Naveen who helped us a lot starting from planning the trip, airport pickup, exploring Srilanka and drop to the airport.”

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Private tour in Sri Lanka

13.Private tour in Sri Lanka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $48

Review of a private Sri Lanka tour from Colombo to Sigiriya and Dambulla, with airport pickup, private transport, guide support, and clear costs.

“We had an amazing experience with this company! My family doesn’t have a good English so Bandu arranged for us a tour with Nuwan. Everything was perfect: always on time, organised, nice advice and always good to be around. The van was spacious and air-conditioned. I would 100% recommend”

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Tuk Tuk Private Tour Exploring Sri Lanka Capital of Colombo

14.Tuk Tuk Private Tour Exploring Sri Lanka Capital of Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $25

Explore Colombo by private tuk-tuk, from Pettah Market and temples to Galle Face Green, with flexible stops and port pickup for $25.

“Our driver Ilham and host did an excellent job showing us everything in Colombo as he expertly navigated the busy streets in a clean Tuk Tuk. So much fun and a great way to see the city. We visited all of the major sites. Ilham met our cruise ship at the port and even took us to jewelry shops and other places. Excellent!!”

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