Want to see the best of Colombo? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Colombo!
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Kandy and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Colombo have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Galle and be back in Colombo the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.
Ready to taste the best food in Colombo? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Colombo.
Experience Colombo in a day with a local host! From starting with bananas in the Pettah market and finishing with a tuk-tuk ride to a local bar, you’ll be wondering where to start with all the incredible things there are to do in Colombo in 24 hours! Below you can see just what to do in Colombo in a day to find the best-kept secrets. Morning: Breakfast and a bike ride Refresh your day with a strong cup of coffee and breakfast in the park! Then hop on a bike or set off on foot to explore the hidden gems of Colombo. See the Golden Buddha or cycle through the scenic mosques. If you’re a history buff, you may like to explore Independence Square or discover the jail cell of the last King of Sri Lanka. There are plenty of beautiful squares and quiet streets to stop for a snack or explore the local shops. Afternoon: Lunch and a street food tour Do as the locals do! Have lunch on the go from the amazing street food carts found throughout the city. Start with the samosas and go on a quest for the best string hoppers in Colombo. Try the pickled fruits and cassava chips, drink milk tea at a tiny street side café or hang out and relax in a beautiful park. Take a nap beneath a shady tree after a picnic of bananas and winter melon candy. Evening: Dinner and drinks Colombo is beautiful at night! With plenty of themed bars and live music to dance the night away, you’ll have an unforgettable evening! After a delicious dinner of kottu or lamprais in a casual street side restaurant, you may like to have a refreshing beer in a quirky local bar or hit the beachfront clubs.
What other travelers love about our local experts
Tim
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Great Day with Deegoda
We had a fantastic time with Deegoda in Colombo. He picked us up from our hotel in his tuk-tuk and was super friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Colombo. He tailored the tour to the areas we had asked about. He knew so many people as we went around, so it was great to feel immersed in the hustle and bustle of a big city and see the real side of Colombo. We would 100% recommend booking time with Deegoda.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Colombo
Tony
About local
Confusion reigned
There was no Deegoda.
The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food
Sylvie
About local
Awesome intro to vegan tastes of Sri Lanka
This time with Priyantha was brilliant - on our first day in Sri Lanka, Priyantha introduced us to many, many of the delicious vegan options available for us in this beautiful country, sharing good conversation about what and how to order, and how things fit into the culture, which put us in an excellent position for the two weeks of our holiday that followed, and we used his good advice often. Priyantha is a great host, and this was a fun wander to places we would never have tried or even known about.
The 10 Tastings of Colombo: Street Food
Cameron
About local
Tasty Tour
Great experience with Muditha. Nice move checking with us what spice level we can handle (1-10). If you you say 10 buckle up.
Fantastic tour, thanks again Muditha
