Colombo · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Colombo’s temples, markets, colonial quarters, coast, and Lotus Tower by private tuk-tuk in four flexible hours.
“Nawzad was an excellent guide. Very experienced with a wealth of knowledge. I recommend him for your driver”
Explore Sri Lanka by private car with a flexible English-speaking driver, custom routes, airport pickup, WiFi, and local trip planning.
“So convenient when travelling around the country and the driver was great and flexible with our plans!”
See Colombo by private tuk-tuk, from Gangaramaya Temple to Galle Face Green, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, drinks, and entry fees included.
“We had a wonderful experience. Our Tuk Tuk driver, Ranjith was great. He was very knowledgeable and very polite. He took us wherever we wanted to go including some great shopping spots.. We would highly recommend this young man. Great experience and again another 5 star for Viator”
See Colombo’s temples, markets, colonial quarters, and seaside sights by private tuk-tuk with guide, tickets, tea, and hotel pickup.
“Khan was brilliant - very informative and helpful. Also, took some really nice photos for me. Would highly recommend. A really fun way to see the city.”
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…”
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!!”
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”
Review of Colombo’s private five-hour city tour, with temples, Pettah Market, museums, private transport, costs, and practical booking advice.
“We recently finished a tour of Sri Lanka with Ahmed. He was a very polite and pleasant person to spend time with as we traveled. We especially appreciated his help when we ran into a stressful situation with our train tickets. Even though there was a mix-up by the tour oRead more”
See Colombo’s temples, markets, mosques, churches, and colonial sights with a private guide, car, and flexible half-day plan.
“We had an awesome day with our guide Tharaka. He was lovely, knowledgeable and accomodating. He took us to a great spot for lunch and was able to fit in a lot in a short period of time. Would definitely recommend, Thank you😊”
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!”
Climb Sigiriya, see Dambulla’s painted caves, visit a rural village, and search for wild elephants on a flexible private Sri Lankan day tour.
“Today we spent a very informative and interesting day thanks to our guide, Tim. He showed us wonderful monuments, paid a lot of attention to us and helped organize transport to the next city. Tim is creative and welcoming. We recommend a trip with him.”
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…”
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.”
Review of Blaze Tuk Tuk Safari in Colombo, covering 14 sights, temple visits, Pettah Market, value, timing, and practical booking advice.
“My guide blaze was amazing. Was in contact with me the day before my tour to arrange pick up. He was always in touch with me as I was travelling up from southern Sri Lanka. His Tuk Tuk is amazing reminds me of a carraige, so much fun. WRead more”
Review of Colombo’s 3-hour tuk-tuk tour, with temples, markets, snacks, local guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“We had an amazing time seeing the city as a local. I especially liked seeing places you wouldn’t normally see as a tourist.”
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