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Top 26 Things To Do in Colombo

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#1Private Half-Day City Tour

With the help of a private guide, explore the city of Colombo and uncover your own personal highlights. Visit important historical landmarks, see striking re...

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$19
per adult
Private Half-Day City Tour

#2Private Udawalawe Full-Day Tour with Lunch

See one of the most fascinating national parks in Sri Lanka—Udawalawe National Park. Take a private safari through the park and spot a wide array of animals,...

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$95
per adult
Private Udawalawe Full-Day Tour with Lunch

#3Small-Group Eat, Eat, Repeat Walking Tour

Take a bite out of Colombo's tasty street food scene on this walking tour. Pass by landmarks like the Red Mosque on your way to Galle Face Green, filling up ...

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$55
per adult
Small-Group Eat, Eat, Repeat Walking Tour

#4Small-Group Colombo by Tuk-Tuk Tour

Hop in a zippy tuk-tuk to weave through the streets of Colombo like a local. Scope out major landmarks and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, learn about the...

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$55
per traveler
Small-Group Colombo by Tuk-Tuk Tour

#5Galle City Tour & Balapitiya River Safari with Lunch

Discover the diverse highlights in southern Sri Lanka with this full-day tour of significant historical, cultural, and natural sites. Gain a sense of colonia...

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$47
per adult
Galle City Tour & Balapitiya River Safari with Lunch

#6Private Street Food Tour of Colombo: the 10 Tastings

On this unforgettable food tour, your private guide will show you why Sri Lankan cuisine has been shaped by many cultures. You can hear all about its rich fo...

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$13
per traveler
Private Street Food Tour of Colombo: the 10 Tastings

#7Colombo Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

Welcome to the heart of Sri Lanka: Colombo! Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant city together with your private host. The very best mus...

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$16
per traveler
Colombo Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour

#8Lagoon Escapes Fishy Affair - Negombo Day Trip

This is an ideal day trip through the buzzing local fish market of Negombo. You can buy fish for your lunch & explore the mangrove by a boat while do som...

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$90
per traveler
Lagoon Escapes Fishy Affair - Negombo Day Trip

#9Southern Sri Lanka sightseeing private tour

Visit the best part of Sri Lanka’s South Coast and learn about Sri Lankan culture and nature from a knowledgeable guide along the way. You will be picked up ...

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$55
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Southern Sri Lanka sightseeing private tour

#10Galle Day Trip: an Exotic Escape!

Simply take a relaxing day trip to charming Galle, known for its tranquility, stunning colonial buildings, secluded beach and scenic nature! Sri Lankans love...

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$32
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Galle Day Trip: an Exotic Escape!

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Things To Do In Colombo

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  • Book your favorite excursion on Expedia at a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or fine meal while you're in town. The activities in Colombo are not only perfect for you, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 26 things to do here, and you can reserve them starting at just $10.
  • Colombo is popular among sightseers. In fact, a good percentage of travelers can't wait for their next vacation to Colombo to learn about local culture and explore the best things to do. The most loved things to do can get the curiosity of even experienced globetrotters, and it's easy to see why. Our activities includes an impressive range of historically themed excursions and excitement. From the area's most talked about attractions like the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Full-Day Tour with Lunch to foodie tours like Small-Group Eat, Eat, Repeat Walking Tour, there is an abundance of opportunities to choose from when you consider all the options for fun available here at Expedia.

Our activities are the best way to organize your getaway. You'll want a little planning to fully explore Colombo, particularly when you wish to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's clear that you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're ready to get out and take it all in. You're excited to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighborhoods is what you love best. Book professionally lead tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.