Overview
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Exploring Colombo independently and the risk of getting lost or delayed. Make things easy with a private shore excursion that whisks you around the sights smoothly and comfortably. Travel by private vehicle, visit top sights such as the Seema Malakaya Temple,shop for souvenirs at handicrafts emporiums and hear tales of local life from your driver that you'd miss if alone.
• Explore Colombo with ease on a private shore excursion from the cruise port or your hotel in Colombo
• Forget cabs or buses,sightseeing stress-free by private air-conditioned car
• See the sights, shop at markets, and hear about local life and history
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking : ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
We operate with our own fleet of vehicles to maintain our high standards of services together with our team of professional licensed tourist guides and chauffeurs who are fluent in most of the major languages required for tours. Our Customer Service, Our fleet of Vehicles & Drivers are Available for 365 days in the year, 7 days in the week & 24 hours in the Day Kingfisher Tours Srilanka truly capture and understand the needs of our valued customers. Our reputation will be developed by providing a high quality product and services Our ultimate goal is to provide an unforgettable travel experience to our clients, not just to see the Sri Lanka to experience the real Sri Lanka
The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was opened by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. Built on a concrete base which is 12 m (39 ft) high, it has four statues of lions at its base. Due to the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean it offered, it became a city landmark. With the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access to the site was restricted. This was due to its placement in a high-security zone as it is across the street from the Naval Headquarters and close proximity of the Port of Colombo.
Options
City Tour Highlights
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
English-speaking chauffeur
Air-condition Vehicle (Car or Van)
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed Tour of Colombo
Huw J,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The pickup point for cruise ships is by the main port gate 1A. The pickup point specified by the tour operator shows it as being right by the cruise terminal and it is a substantial walk along dangerous roads to get from the ship to the port main gate. The tour is specified as being 4 to 5 hours long, however this tour only lasted 2.5 hours and we did not go into the National Museum ( as advertised), but drove straight past it instead. Cruise passengers should note that you need to get any shuttle buses back to the ship from the City centre and not from the port main gate as they are not allowed to pick up from there.
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Scenic54225238458,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00recently used cab service in colombo and had a good experience with driver Feroj. He was very polite patience and even suggested a few interesting local places to visit.cab arrived on time, the car was clean and comfortable, i highly recommend this service.
A good day with interesting activities
Niloufer75,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Feroz was the perfect driver. Very friendly and accommodating. The activities were well planned and interesting. Overall a good day spent driving around with some good activities.
Sightseeing in Sri Lanka
christieh667,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day driving to various parts of Sri Lanka. The things we saw were the: Elephant Activity Spice Garden Tea Factory Waterfall View Point Our Driver was - Ferose, who was excellent in sharing the country’s history and navigating the streets for us to see & learn about Sri Lanka. I recommend Kingfisher Tours in Sri Lanka. This company is an excellent resource to utilize for excursions in Sri Lanka.
Feroz and Kingfisher Tours recommended
Sightseer04929747750,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Feroz is a good driver, on time when picking us up at Galle Face hotel in Colombo. The car was suzuki avery, very clean, and AC was working well. He took us to Spice Garden (good 20 minute massage here for free preferrably with tips 1000-3000 LKR is enough), Ramboda Falls and a tea factory/plantation in Kandy. If you like elephants, Feroz will show you a good place here. Those were the highlights of the trip. Sadly, we saw some dirts and debris from Cyclone Dithwa. Feroz explained very well what happened before, during, and after the cyclone. So this is the humane side of the story when people lost lives, homes, and shops. However, when we passed through the roads the locals have already started their lives and business as usual. There were slight delays due to tractors with fork lift cleaning the roads. The whole one day trip was a very long one (staring from 8 a.m. until 9p.m.) but I suggest if you have more time stay in Kandy. Before we ended the tours, Feroz offered to take photos in front of the icon of Colombo (The Lotus Tower) and he is a great photographer, knows good angles. His smartphone does magic to these photos. I recommend Kingfisher Tours partner of Viator (Tripadvisor). They offer many tours to Sri Lanka.
Colombo tour
Alina R,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Akish was a very good guide and showed and explained the sites we visited or passed by. He even bought us coconut to try. The only thing that disappointed was the Gem Museum. I thought we were getting a different type of experience learning more about gems and how they go from stone to gem but instead if felt like an ambush to buy their jewelry.
An amazing tour exceeding all expectations
Lajic,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We felt like we had really won the lottery when Feroze was assigned as our tour guide. He totally understood our expectations and time constraints and delivered so much more. It was so nice to have a tour guide that was proud of his city, showcasing all the highlights and more. Far more important than any landmarks, we learnt how beautiful, kind, calm and peaceful the Sri Lankan people are with their warm hospitality. Feroze was totally flexible and nothing was too much trouble. He was an extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and we were so thrilled with the wonderful photos he took of us too. We wish we could have taken Feroze home with us.
Driver Ferose was...
Brian W,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Driver Ferose was excellent very jolly and informative. Was enthusiastic about every venue and would recommend him to future travellers.
Flexible itinerary
Richard P,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You can tailor your trip as you go. Just work it out with your driver. Be sure to tell him where you might want to get out and enter a building.
A great tour.
Margaret D,Jan 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Visiting the Hindu temple and Buddist museum. The driver knew the city very well and drove safely through the busy streets.
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