11 Walking Tours in Colombo to Get Up Early For

1.Colombo Walking Tour with Ajeet De Soyza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $30Our pick

Explore Colombo on foot with Ajeet De Soyza, from colonial Fort to Pettah markets, temples, and Galle Face Green for $30.

“Our Colombo tour with Ajeet was really great, he was very informative on the culture and history of Sri Lanka. We did this tour at the beginning of our visit to the country and Ajeet made the tour relevant to this. Ajeet was interesting and engaging throughout, and went above and beyond to show us Colombo. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Colombo.”

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2.Glimpse Of Colombo City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $15Best value

Explore Colombo on foot with a friendly local guide, visiting worship places, tasting street snacks, and learning Sri Lanka’s everyday culture.

“Really enjoyed our tour! Great way to see the highlights of Colombo. Our guide Sashi was very nice and helpful. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Colombo Social and Political Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Colombo’s two-and-a-half-hour social and political walk links markets, landmarks, and Sri Lanka’s modern story for $35.99.

“If you want to know about the more recent history of Sri Lanka as well as some economic and political background while wandering through some of the Colombo sites (independence square, the convention centre, world trade centre etc) then give this tour a go.”

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4.City Sketching Lesson and Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Sketch Colombo with patient guidance from Independence Square, learn practical art skills, and enjoy a calm three-hour small-group walk.

“It was so much fun! Such a calm and relaxing activity to do. The teacher, Anjula was very kind, encouraging and supportive- giving helpful tips and ideas on how to improve your work. He didn’t make you feel rushed, and he provided lots of knowledge about art, and Colombo. He spoke English very well, and made you feel safe and supported. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a slowly paced activity and wants to practice some sketching!”

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5.Street Food Private Walking Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $65

Taste Colombo's street food, from hoppers to kottu, while exploring Pettah, Fort, and Galle Face with a private local guide.

“The guide was great. Had good local knowledge and supported. The explanation could have been more structured to cover all foods as described.”

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6.Glimpse of Colombo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $15

Walk Colombo’s Fort and Pettah for colonial landmarks, temples, markets, street snacks, and practical Sri Lanka travel tips for $15.

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7.Agro village: guided walking tour and local lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 5 hours · from $141

Walk through a Kalutara farm, learn tea, rubber and coconut crafts, make sweets with locals, and enjoy an authentic Sri Lankan lunch.

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8.Colombo Social and Political Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Review the 2.5-hour Colombo Social and Political Walk, covering Sri Lanka’s history, crisis, politics, price, meeting point, and who should book.

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9.Birdwatching Walk in Thalangama Wetland from Colombo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $88

See birds, dragonflies, butterflies and wildlife at Talangama Wetland, a short guided nature walk near Colombo with morning and evening departures.

“I was surprised having such a great birdwatching experience just outside of Colombo. Really good wetland with many birds. And Chinthaka is a guide with deep knowledge, which is not easy to find in Sri Lanka!”

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10.Most Amazing Colombo Walking & Street Food Tour. AM & PM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $48

Explore Colombo Fort and Pettah on a three-hour walking and street food tour with colonial sights, local snacks, and a small group.

“We had an excellent walking and street food tour with Sri Lanka Day Tours. We picked the evening tour and I think it’s the best pick out of the two options. We did this tour after a 14 day Sri Lanka exploration and was thinking we have seen it all. Read more”

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11.Colombo Walking Tour With Mark Forbs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $98

Explore Colombo Fort with a private guide, colonial streets, Cargills, Pagoda Tea Rooms, Ceylon tea, and harbour views.

“Did this walking tour with Chantelle who was excellent. This tour was the best part of Columbia. It good to hear the stories behind the pictures.”

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