Title: Things to Do in Colombo in 2026 | Expedia.com [Colombo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Colombo.dx869)[Hotels in Colombo](https://expedia.com/Colombo-Hotels.d869.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Colombo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Colombo.d869.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Colombo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Colombo.d869.Car-Rental-Guide)[Colombo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Colombo.d869.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Colombo ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Colombo Types of activities Where to stay [Colombo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Colombo.dx869) ![Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/671dd5e4-1178-420a-b2e2-9214549c9df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombo showing heritage elements and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/671dd5e4-1178-420a-b2e2-9214549c9df2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombo which includes a coastal town and a sporting event as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/1d7ab1ef-82a6-40ad-b649-a7f5daf7c9b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/6ba17735-0a8f-44b1-9dbd-f8cd3298c1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Colombo featuring general coastal views, a sunset and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/3ec907c8-324e-46c4-92ad-5ced759eb937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Colombo Attractions Colombo is a city resplendent with history and culture. Situated at the mouth of the Kelani River, Colombo possesses a natural harbor that attracted traders from across the globe over 2,000 years ago. Due to its natural assets, the region came under the rule of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British for centuries until Colombo gained independence in 1948\. Its diverse history gives the contemporary city a unique, multi-ethnic character in which Buddhist viharas stand alongside Hindu temples, Muslim mosques, and Christian churches. Modern Colombo has an abundance of things to do, from relaxing by the Indian Ocean on the Galle Face Green and exploring colonial-era architecture to venturing into Sri Lanka's interior for a day of discovery among historic cities and national parks. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Colombo ### Tours & day trips [See all 632 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=869&location=Colombo&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155406/2366607c-68ca-4b36-8e1b-f162ac3d7f03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch 14h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-private-day-trip-with-entry-fees-lunch.a1155406.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46986099/78b846b9-49c7-4949-b075-3397f57c872e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included 4h 10/10 29 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46947800/cf1bfe1c-ed8f-4d4e-bbd1-5fd072647015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour) 4h 10/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $79 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4770477/59762578-82d3-4d60-aa9d-240c4834ddbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo 12h+ 9.6/10 74 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-and-bentota-day-tour-from-colombo.a4770477.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2395817/020cc598-530a-4146-aca6-f70171639bd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day 2d Free cancellation available $31 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-car-hire-with-driver-guide-for-01-day.a2395817.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Green View Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2595123/ff69b34f-a162-42cc-9fdc-8adfdd779156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Green View Safari 5h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/green-view-safari.a2595123.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2956206/a9a83edc-4394-4325-946c-24bd90df4526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car) 10h 8.4/10 15 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-colombo-city-tour-private-car.a2956206.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155400/ed03cf73-5ae2-4273-b0f8-7ccf5319b972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen 10h 9/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $110 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-day-trip-with-river-safari-sea-turtle-stilt-fishermen.a1155400.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331982/68b35e6c-be18-4d23-ba9c-fe0f7fc336e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver. 1d 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sri-lanka-sightseeing-tour-by-car-with-driver.a48331982.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Let's Smile and Safari Udawalawa National Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47130566/d66d651d-dca5-44b6-8497-f737810744d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Let's Smile and Safari Udawalawa National Park 6h Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lets-smile-and-safari-udawalawa-national-park.a47130566.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 136 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=869&location=Colombo&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331982/68b35e6c-be18-4d23-ba9c-fe0f7fc336e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver. 1d 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sri-lanka-sightseeing-tour-by-car-with-driver.a48331982.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2333052/d68aa175-de39-40e0-b3f5-cc971b1a0dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo Express Food Tour with 9 + Tastings 3h 9.2/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colombo-express-food-tour-with-9-tastings.a2333052.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269199/34c3fc59-7d3d-4006-9e0c-da6460b12dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting 3h 8.8/10 13 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49104854/5725054d-35d9-407d-be62-72d320a58845.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo/Bentota/Kalutara/Ahungalla: Yala Safari Tour 9.4/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $253 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-colombo-yala-national-park-4x4-safari-with-transfers.a49104854.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44626840/4193a348-0934-4e69-bc3b-df06a0bb2089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo/Negombo: Sigiriya, Kandy, Ella 3-Day Trip with Train 3d 9.6/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $500 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-day-guided-trip-to-sigiriya-kandy-ella-udawalawe.a44626840.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Day tour In Awesome Kandy City from Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48364329/4d6af3bc-0901-4f07-8680-403d17251389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day tour In Awesome Kandy City from Colombo Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-tour-in-awesome-kandy-city-from-colombo.a48364329.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo City Fly in a Private Tuk Tuk (Inclusion of all prices)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49951741/7dc3397b-24d5-4a2b-b4dd-f9681aef902c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo City Fly in a Private Tuk Tuk (Inclusion of all prices) 5h Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-colombo-city-highlights-in-a-private-tuk-tuk.a49951741.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Streetfood Cycling Tour from Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2885040/f8b05398-4801-42dc-95ad-3c4b82e8cc3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Streetfood Cycling Tour from Colombo 4h 10/10 1 Viator review $85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/streetfood-cycling-tour-from-colombo.a2885040.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![From Negombo: City Tour & Fishing Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48342962/fa009641-a125-4a3e-922f-5c67005f2c40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Negombo: City Tour & Fishing Village Tour by Tuk-Tuk 4h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-negombo-city-tour-fishing-village-tour-by-tuk-tuk.a48342962.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48260063/c26a683d-f903-40f6-9ab6-88e52a63588e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka 7h 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kandy-city-tour-cultural-heart-of-srilanka.a48260063.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 37 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=869&location=Colombo&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4770477/59762578-82d3-4d60-aa9d-240c4834ddbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Galle and Bentota Day-Tour From Colombo 12h+ 9.6/10 74 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $90 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/galle-and-bentota-day-tour-from-colombo.a4770477.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331982/68b35e6c-be18-4d23-ba9c-fe0f7fc336e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver. 1d 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sri-lanka-sightseeing-tour-by-car-with-driver.a48331982.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Bentota beach, River Mangroves lagoon, Wildlife Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44634696/ca1a2bee-f365-4930-a00a-4089e891847d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bentota beach, River Mangroves lagoon, Wildlife Tour 2h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colombo-bentota-beach-and-river-mangroves-and-wildlife-tour.a44634696.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Sail Lanka Charter - Whale Watching Cruise In Mirissa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48272894/2f600fce-c8b2-45f6-8848-f7148bf57772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sail Lanka Charter - Whale Watching Cruise In Mirissa 7h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $165 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sail-lanka-charter-pvt-ltd.a48272894.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Scuba Diving in Colombo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48219746/dd2b0a85-a30f-43eb-9e7e-ebbf293c23d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scuba Diving in Colombo 2h Free cancellation available $163 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scuba-diving-in-colombo.a48219746.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Sri Lanka - Rundreise (English/Deutsch) 7 - 14 oder 21 Tage](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5031831/9d109d5a-80aa-4953-9912-8d7e8849eb0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sri Lanka - Rundreise (English/Deutsch) 7 - 14 oder 21 Tage 7d $1,536 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/kitesurfing-in-kalpitiya.a5031831.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Negombo: Turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47755211/8959c97c-10f0-4b2a-9187-74aa827793eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Negombo: Turtle hatchery, River safari, moon stone & Galle 10h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/negombo-turtle-hatchery-river-safari-moon-stone-galle.a47755211.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo: Water rafting, Bird Watching, Village & Rainforest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48285888/2f87babc-714d-4276-ae3f-0dadf7cd0d69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo: Water rafting, Bird Watching, Village & Rainforest 1d Free cancellation available $250 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colombo-water-rafting-bird-watching-village-rainforest.a48285888.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Negombo City Highlights with Traditional Catamaran Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48377253/55897bd8-fb73-4de2-ba0a-fccb26f06687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Negombo City Highlights with Traditional Catamaran Ride Free cancellation available $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/negombo-city-highlights-with-traditional-catamaran-ride.a48377253.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![From Negombo: Bentota Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4820954/44b62aeb-9f0b-4dfd-a7ae-7e23cd246e49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Negombo: Bentota Full-Day Tour 10h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $120 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-negombo-bentota-full-day-tour.a4820954.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 23 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=869&location=Colombo&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331982/68b35e6c-be18-4d23-ba9c-fe0f7fc336e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sri Lanka Sightseeing Tour by Car with Driver. 1d 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available $80 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sri-lanka-sightseeing-tour-by-car-with-driver.a48331982.activity-details?&rid=869&location=Colombo&swp=off) ![Colombo: Sri Lankan Cooking Class with a Chef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44517073/e096807f-8ea7-43c8-ac4b-651f35445784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colombo: Sri 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_869) ## Recommended things to do in Colombo | Number of things to do | 625 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Kandy: Colonial History, War Cemetery & Royal Gardens Tour](/things-to-do/kandy-colonial-history-war-cemetery-royal-gardens-tour.a51762915.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included](/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details)[Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)](/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details)[Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details)[Private Car Hire with Driver-Guide for 01 Day](/things-to-do/private-car-hire-with-driver-guide-for-01-day.a2395817.activity-details)[Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo](/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-private-safari-tour-exploring-sri-lankas-capital-colombo.a5144438.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Kandy City Tour - Cultural Heart of Srilanka](/things-to-do/kandy-city-tour-cultural-heart-of-srilanka.a48260063.activity-details)[Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour](/things-to-do/colombo-tuk-tuk-city-tour.a50882656.activity-details)[Colombo Tuk Tuk City Tour -Sightseeing Entry Fees](/things-to-do/colombo-tuk-tuk-city-tour-sightseeing-entry-fees.a51275273.activity-details)[Wall Climbing in Colombo](/things-to-do/wall-climbing-in-colombo.a48036510.activity-details)[Colombo Tuk Tuk city Tours -Sightseeing Entry Fee](/things-to-do/colombo-tuk-tuk-city-tours-sightseeing-entry-fee.a2923177.activity-details) | | With kids | [Colombo City Tour By Tuk Tuk Sightseeing -Entry Tickets Included](/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-by-tuk-tuk-sightseeing-entry-tickets-included.a46986099.activity-details)[Udawalawe National Park Half Day Jeep Safari (Private Tour)](/things-to-do/udawalawe-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-private-tour.a46947800.activity-details)[Colombo City Tour Explore History & Different Food Tasting](/things-to-do/colombo-city-tour-explore-history-different-food-tasting.a46269199.activity-details)[Tuk Tuk Private Safari Tour Exploring Sri Lanka's Capital Colombo](/things-to-do/tuk-tuk-private-safari-tour-exploring-sri-lankas-capital-colombo.a5144438.activity-details)[Green View Safari](/things-to-do/green-view-safari.a2595123.activity-details) | ## What to do in Colombo - For free - By area - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Colombo Touring on a limited budget in Colombo? Spend time instead of cash on terrific experiences. **Kayman’s Gate Belltower** \- If you're interested in the past, this is one stop you won't want to miss. **Viharamahadevi Park** \- If you'd love to explore some of the more important or unique places in the community, start here. **Dewatagaha Mosque** \- Spend a moment in prayer or meditation at this religious site. **Galle Face Beach** \- Play some games with the young ones or simply sit back and soak up the sun at this attractive coastal spot. **Talangama Wetland** \- Slip away from the city and get in touch with Mother Nature at this awe-inspiring landscape. **Galle Face Green** \- Cultivate your green thumb and enjoy admiring the various plants on show. ### Areas & Neighborhoods in Colombo The official legislative capital of Sri Lanka is the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte area of Colombo, though the entire city is referred to as the capital. Explore the city's diverse neighborhoods, from the central area of Fort to the business district surrounding Beira Lake. **Galle Face Green** \- Galle Face Green is a long urban park sprawled along 1,640 feet (500 m) of the Indian Ocean shore. Originally used for horse racing, golf, rugby, and cricket, the promenade is now a popular recreation and relaxation hub. The park is home to the Galle Face Hotel, a historic hotel from 1864 that features a museum, art gallery, and the Chequerboard Square-a scenic spot for watching the sunset. **Pettah** \- The bustling commercial district of Colombo, Pettah offers insight into the rich cultural diversity of the city. Visit the thriving open-air bazaars of Pettah Market to find vendors of every kind, and see the Khan Clock Tower standing at its entrance. Pettah is also home to Wolvendaal Church, one of the oldest Protestant Dutch churches in Sri Lanka, and the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, a striking and historic mosque still frequented today. **Cinnamon Gardens** \- The multi-ethnic neighborhood of Cinnamon Gardens is named for the former cinnamon plantation that covered the area. Today, Cinnamon Gardens is the home of the national monument of Independence Memorial Hall, the historic Town Hall of Colombo, and the National Museum of Colombo, the largest museum in Sri Lanka. ### What to See in Colombo Colombo's mix of influences gives it a historic and cultural character like no other. See its diversity on display by visiting a range of religious sites, including the Buddhist Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara and Gangaramaya Temples, the historic Muslim Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, and Saint Paul's Church Milagiriya, one of the oldest churches in Sri Lanka. Enjoy the beauty of Colombo by relaxing on the oceanside Galle Face Green, or spend time in the beautiful Viharamahadevi Park. The city is also home to several museums such as the National Museum of Colombo, which presents the cultural history of the country, the Dutch Period Museum that recounts the city's period of Dutch occupation, and the National Museum of Natural History, which showcases the natural heritage and diversity found throughout Sri Lanka. ### Sightseeing in Colombo As the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a convenient jumping point for the other natural and manmade treasures that lie in the country's interior. Take a day to experience the thrill of rafting on the Kelani River, the longest river in the country, whose whitewater rapids call thrill-seekers to its shores. For a more relaxed time in the natural heritage of Sri Lanka, visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can encounter and learn about the majestic and gentle Asian elephants. Join a safari in the Yala National Park-Sri Lanka's second largest national park after Lunugamvehera National Park-for the chance to see leopards, crocodiles, and an abundance of native bird species in their natural environment. Closer to Colombo is the Udawalawe National Park, where safaris can bring you up-close to water buffaloes, jackals, and sloth bears. Be sure to explore Sri Lanka's cultural heritage as well with visits to spots like the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress, and the Golden Temple of Dambulla, an incredibly well-preserved cave temple complex filled with statues and paintings related to Gautama Buddha. Also visit Kandy, a UNESCO-listed religious city that was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings before the British colonial era, to learn about the long history of the country. Colombo itself celebrates local culture with festivals such as Vesak, a Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha falling on the same day. During the week-long festival, the city is brilliant with elaborate lanterns and lights called thoran. Muslim and Hindu holidays are also celebrated throughout the year, including the Sinhalese New Year in April, during which Sri Lankan culture is on full display. ### Things to Do in Colombo with Kids Colombo is a great destination for a family break. 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Colombo ![Beautiful Colombo city buildings and skyline in Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974766275/8e75d0b8-8577-4835-b941-cbc96ebf193c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colombo City Centre You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Colombo City Centre during your visit to Colombo 02\. [](https://expedia.com/Colombo-City-Centre-Colombo.d553248635974766275.Vacation-Attraction) ![#Reflections...the sunset reflection on the ocean was really something! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/c06f9bf7-768c-4719-acff-520cefa6ccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Galle Face Green After visiting Galle Face Green, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 03\. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Galle-Face-Green-Kompannaweediya.d6228088.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gopuram tower of Hindu Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6121038/63985d0b-5289-4f26-a2b1-308366094226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pettah Market You can do some window-shopping at Pettah Market during your stay in Colombo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Pettah-Market-Fort.d6121038.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330818/8ef89c33-9c18-4c59-a5c4-18cfcaae1c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall Find out about the history of Colombo 07 when you spend time at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bandaranaike-Memorial-International-Conference-Hall-Thimbirigasyaya.d6330818.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gangaramaya temple is situated just 1km away from the heart of Colombo. I highly recommend you to visit this place if you find yourself in Sri Lanka. You will witness thousands of temples while you are traveling around Sri Lanka. All those temples are influenced by Theravada. But, Gangaramaya temple is influenced by a mixture of Theravada and Mahayana and it's really a nice place. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/2b677267-81b1-42d5-8b15-678add07e1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gangaramaya Temple After visiting Gangaramaya Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colombo 02\. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Gangaramaya-Temple-Colombo.d6228078.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hong Kong Waffles now available at One Galle Face Mall, WAFL Sri Lanka doing a great job and glad to see more and more foreign brands opening up in the Mall. Located LG at One Galle Face In the picture is a Nutella and KitKat Waffle which was priced at 1180/- LKR #trover #whatshot #foodies #troverfoodies #waffles #eeeeats](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/869/8b67863c-cebe-4891-a747-1f180e2671ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### One Galle Face You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at One Galle Face during your stay in Colombo 03\. 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[](https://expedia.com/R-Premadasa-Stadium-Maligawatta.d6121028.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nawaloka Hospital Though Nawaloka Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Colombo 02 while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Nawaloka-Hospital-Colombo.d553248621579093725.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Colombo ![Aerial top down view of the streets of Wellawatta district in Colombo city, Sri Lanka.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981712668/e343404c-a10b-4d88-bf72-04cec7dc1085.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wellawatte 4/5(25 area reviews) Visitors to Wellawatte enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Havelock City Mall is worth a stop. 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[](https://expedia.com/Colombo-Kompannaweediya.dx885799010078720000) ![Independence Memorial or Commemoration Hall at Independence Square in the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, for commemoration of the independence from the British rule.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6348715/f82ace37-723c-45e9-9b50-d06566457751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cinnamon Gardens 4/5(9 area reviews) You'll enjoy the museums and gardens in Cinnamon Gardens. You might want to make time for a stop at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre or Sinhalese Sports Club. [](https://expedia.com/Colombo-Cinnamon-Gardens.dx6348715) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Colombo.dx869.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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