Tour Highlights
- Private hotel pickup and return
- Colombo Fort
- Pettah
- Red Mosque area
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Independence Square
- Galle Face
- Modern Colombo
- Optional Lotus Tower
- Optional shopping
- Private vehicle with driver
- Chauffeur guide available on request
- Flexible private itinerary
Where Can We Pick You Up?
Private Colombo day tours can be arranged from:
- Ahungalla
- Balapitiya
- Bentota
- Induruwa
- Aluthgama
- Beruwala
- Colombo
- Mount Lavinia
- Negombo
- Bandaranaike International Airport
- Other agreed locations
Your itinerary and price will depend on your pickup location and the places you choose to visit.
Suggested Colombo City Tour
Hotel Pickup
Meet your private driver at your hotel or agreed pickup location.
If you are already staying in Colombo, the tour can focus almost entirely on sightseeing.
Travellers coming from Ahungalla or Bentota should allow additional time for the journey to and from Colombo.
Colombo Fort
Explore the historic commercial centre of Colombo.
The Fort area combines old colonial-era buildings with offices, hotels and modern developments.
Depending on your interests, your driver can take you through selected parts of the district before continuing into Pettah.
Pettah & Red Mosque
Experience One of Colombo’s Most Colourful Areas
Continue into Pettah, known for its busy streets, markets and multicultural character.
A popular sightseeing stop is the striking Jami Ul-Alfar Red Mosque area.
The exact access available during your visit can depend on religious activities and local conditions.
Please dress respectfully when visiting religious sites.
Gangaramaya Temple
Visit one of Colombo’s well-known Buddhist temples.
Gangaramaya offers a different atmosphere from the busy commercial areas of the city and can be included as one of the main cultural stops.
Visitors should:
- Cover shoulders and knees
- Remove footwear where required
- Follow temple guidelines
Entrance charges are separate unless specifically included in your quotation.
Independence Square
Stop at Independence Square, one of Colombo’s important civic landmarks.
This is an easy sightseeing and photography stop and can be combined with the surrounding Cinnamon Gardens area.
Colombo’s Colonial & Modern City
Your private city tour can include a drive through different sides of Colombo.
Possible areas include:
- Colombo Fort
- Cinnamon Gardens
- Independence Avenue
- Modern business districts
- Historic buildings
- Residential areas
- Seafront roads
This helps you experience more than just individual attractions.
Galle Face
Finish or pause your city sightseeing beside the ocean at Galle Face.
Depending on your tour timing, this can be a pleasant place for:
- A short walk
- Ocean views
- Photography
- Refreshments
- Relaxed free time
Optional Colombo Lotus Tower
You can request a visit to Colombo Lotus Tower if you would like to add a modern city attraction and elevated views.
This is optional and should be confirmed according to opening arrangements and available time.
Entrance tickets are separate unless specifically included.
Optional Shopping in Colombo
Colombo is also a good place to include some shopping.
Tell us if you are interested in:
- Souvenirs
- Tea
- Local products
- Clothing
- Shopping malls
- Gem and jewellery shopping
Shopping is completely optional.
If you prefer a sightseeing-only tour, we will leave it out.
Optional Local Food Experience
If food is one of your interests, time can be allowed for lunch or selected local food stops.
Tell us if you prefer:
- Sri Lankan food
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Seafood
- International dining
- Family-friendly restaurants
Meals are not automatically included.
Choose Your Colombo Tour Style
Colombo Highlights
A good first introduction to the city.
Possible route:
Fort → Pettah → Red Mosque → Gangaramaya → Independence Square → Galle Face
Colombo Culture & Heritage
Spend more time around:
Religious Sites + Historic Districts + Colonial Colombo + Independence Square
Colombo City & Shopping
Combine sightseeing with selected shopping.
Possible route:
City Highlights → Shopping → Galle Face
Colombo by Night
An evening-oriented city experience can be requested if your schedule allows.
The route may focus on:
- Illuminated city landmarks
- Galle Face
- Modern Colombo
- Dinner
- Selected evening sightseeing
Availability and timing should be confirmed before travel.
Custom Colombo City Tour
Already know what you want to see?
Send us your preferred places and we can create a private Colombo itinerary around your interests.
Colombo Day Tour from Ahungalla
Staying in Ahungalla and want to explore Colombo?
We can arrange a private Colombo day tour from Ahungalla with direct hotel pickup and your own vehicle and driver.
A possible route is:
Ahungalla → Colombo Fort → Pettah → Gangaramaya → Independence Square → Galle Face → Ahungalla
You can also add shopping or Lotus Tower if your available time allows.
Because the journey includes travel between Ahungalla and Colombo, we recommend selecting the city attractions that matter most rather than trying to visit everything.
Colombo Day Tour from Bentota
A private Colombo day tour from Bentota can be arranged from:
- Bentota
- Induruwa
- Aluthgama
- Beruwala
- Nearby hotels
A suggested programme can include:
Bentota → Colombo Fort → Pettah → Gangaramaya → Independence Square → Galle Face → Bentota
Shopping can also be added if you wish.
Colombo City Tour from Colombo
Already staying in Colombo?
A private Colombo city tour from your Colombo hotel gives you more sightseeing time because there is no long transfer before the tour begins.
You can choose a half-day or fuller sightseeing programme depending on your interests.
A possible route is:
Hotel → Fort → Pettah → Gangaramaya → Independence Square → Galle Face → Hotel
You can also add:
- Lotus Tower
- Shopping
- Lunch
- Additional cultural sites
- Evening sightseeing
Colombo Tour from the Airport
If your flight schedule gives you enough time, a private Colombo tour can also be considered from Bandaranaike International Airport.
Tell us:
- Arrival or departure flight
- Flight time
- Available hours
- Luggage
- Number of travellers
We will review whether the city tour is practical around your airport schedule.
Do not plan a city visit too close to your flight departure time.
Private Driver or Chauffeur Guide?
Private Driver
Choose a private driver when you mainly need:
Private Vehicle + Driver + Transport Between Colombo Attractions
Chauffeur Guide
Choose a chauffeur guide when you also want:
Professional Guiding + Cultural Information + Private Transport
A chauffeur guide can be useful if you want more explanation about Colombo’s history, religions and different neighbourhoods.
Choose Your Vehicle
Private Car
Up to 3 guests
From USD 70 per day
Private SUV
Up to 3 guests
From USD 80 per day
Family Van
Up to 5 guests
From USD 80 per day
Small Group Van
Up to 9 guests
From USD 90 per day
Group Coach
Up to 16 guests
From USD 150 per day
Larger group vehicles are available on request.
Luxury Vehicle
Premium cars, SUVs and MPVs can also be requested for a private Colombo city tour.
Luxury vehicle pricing is provided by personalised quotation.
Colombo Day Tour Price
Your final price depends on:
- Hotel / pickup location
- Vehicle category
- Total travel distance
- Selected attractions
- Chauffeur guide requirement
- Shopping or additional stops
- Other requested services
Private Car
From USD 70 per vehicle/day
Includes up to:
100 km
Additional mileage:
Private Car: USD 0.50 per km.
Travellers starting from Ahungalla or Bentota will cover considerably more distance than guests already staying in Colombo.
Your quotation will therefore be based on your actual pickup point and route.
Peak-Season Supplement
For applicable travel between:
20 December and 10 January
add:
USD 10 per vehicle per day
Any applicable supplement will be clearly shown in your quotation.
What’s Included?
Depending on your confirmed quotation:
- Private vehicle
- Professional, well-mannered English-speaking driver
- Hotel pickup
- Colombo sightseeing transport
- Transport between agreed attractions
- Return to your hotel or agreed drop-off
- Standard mileage allowance
- Agreed itinerary
- Fuel
- Tolls & parking
- Vehicle insurance
- Driver accommodation
Not Included Unless Stated
- Attraction entrance fees
- Temple entrance fees
- Lotus Tower tickets
- Traveller meals and drinks
- Professional guiding
- Personal expenses
- Shopping
- Other paid activities
- Driver meals
Why Choose a Private Colombo City Tour?
Your Own Vehicle
Explore Colombo only with your family or travelling party.
Flexible Itinerary
Choose history, culture, shopping, modern Colombo or a combination.
Hotel Pickup
Start directly from Ahungalla, Bentota, Colombo or another agreed location.
No Fixed Group Schedule
Spend more time at the places you enjoy.
Driver or Chauffeur Guide
Choose the level of service that suits your trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Explore Colombo?
Tell us:
- Tour date
- Hotel / pickup location
- Number of travellers
- Children’s ages
- Preferred vehicle
- Places you want to visit
- Shopping: Yes / No
- Lotus Tower: Yes / No
- Private Driver or Chauffeur Guide
We will prepare your private Colombo city-tour quotation.
Sri Lanka Chauffeur Guides
Email: srilankachauffeurguides@gmail.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +94 75 462 4624
Address: No. 305, Galle Road Balapitiya 80550 Sri Lanka
Operated and managed by Look Lanka Tours
SLTDA Registration No: SLTDA/SQA/TA/02500 Travel Agent Licence No: TA/2026/0323
