Colombo Sightseeing Ride by Car

Here’s what awaits you

It is a perfect choice for those who want to explore the city more freely and easily without long guided tours or strict itineraries. 

Visit the most beautiful places in a comfortable car! Our experienced driver is a local who will show you Colombo, tell you about the traditions and specifics of local life, as well as advise on where to find the best places for relaxation and entertainment. Feel free to stop anywhere in the city to look around and take memorable photos. Book Colombo Sightseeing Ride by Car: immerse yourself in the city’s unparalleled atmosphere with Kiwitaxi!

• You can consider the route yourself: just send us the list of places you’d like to see via our website chat, or discuss it with the driver on site. 
• If you have no ideas on what places you’d like to visit, be sure to entrust the route to the driver: he is a local who knows exactly what to show you. Feel free to improvise along the way as well! 
• The number of locations that you will visit depends on the chosen duration of the ride. 
• When booking, you can order a meeting at the airport and a child seat at an additional cost.
• You pay per ride, not per person. The total cost depends on both the selected car type and the duration of the ride.
• After the ride, the driver will take you to a hotel or any other place in the city: just choose the final point of the route in the booking form.

We recommend you to visit the following places

Seema Malaka

The temple is part of the Gangaramaya complex and is popular for its unusual architecture. Seema Malaka was built in the middle of Lake Beira on three floating platforms. The building was made in the Kandyan style, the distinctive feature of which is a blue-tiled roof. Numerous statues of Buddha in various poses are located along the perimeter of the temple.

Colombo Lotus Tower

It’s the main modern place of interest and the tallest skyscraper in South Asia. The futuristic tower is visible throughout Colombo and its environs. The shape of a blooming lotus symbolises purity, strength, and prosperity of the country.

Gangaramaya Temple

One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo is located on the shores of Lake Beira. The temple is known for its magnificent design with carvings and intricate statues, as well as for an indescribable atmosphere of calmness and serenity. On its territory, you will also find a library, a museum, and classrooms.

Children will like it

Viharamahadevi Park

The oldest and largest park in Colombo often hosts concerts and public events. You can go for a walk in the shade of flowering trees, enjoy the fresh coolness of the fountains, and take pictures against the backdrop of the golden Buddha statue. Moreover, there is a mini zoo and a playground: your children will be happy to visit this park!

Lake Beira

In the middle of a bustling city, there is a perfect place where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Travelers should definitely take a boat ride, have a picnic, visit the floating market, try local food, and admire some of Colombo's main tourist attractions.

Children will like it

Galle Face Green

You can relax and enjoy the ocean breeze at a popular waterfront. In addition to the picturesque views, this place is known for a wide range of leisure options: people come here to enjoy street food, have a picnic, fly kites, play volleyball, or just watch the stunning sunset.

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

It is one of the most beautiful and unusual mosques in Colombo. The architecture of the mosque delights the travellers with numerous arches and intricate facades ornate with alternating red and white patterns. High minarets rising above the busy streets are visible from almost everywhere in the city.

Why choose us?

Individual approach

You can make stops anywhere in the city

Book now, pay later

You can pay the full price in cash on site

Free cancellation

You will get a full refund if the order is cancelled more than 24 hours before the start of the ride

Flexible starting time

The ride will start at a convenient time: be sure to specify it when booking

Perfect to

Enjoy the atmosphere of the city

Visit the most desirable places, listen to the stories of our driver, and take a million pictures for your social media

Make the most out of a long layover

Take the opportunity to explore the city during a layover, after an early arrival, or before a late departure

Have a rest with the whole family

Explore the city in a comfortable way! For a safe ride, order a child seat, a booster, or an infant seat at an extra fee

Give your loved ones vivid impressions

Organize a great vacation for your family and friends in order to make their stay in the city truly unforgettable

What's included

Tips and tricks

• The local currency is the Sri Lankan rupee. Many hotels and shops accept cards, but outside the tourist area you will need some cash. You can exchange currency at bank branches, exchange offices, and small shops. The larger the denomination of a banknote is, the higher the rate will be.
• For shopping, visit Duplication Road and Galle Road with countless shops, malls, and supermarkets. You will find absolutely everything here!
• You should always bargain at local markets. Express surprise by shaking your head: show the seller that the cost is too high! Offer a price which is two times less than the initial one and then gradually increase it until the seller agrees.
• If you are thirsty, try King coconut (i.e. Thambili) which can be found everywhere in Colombo. It will improve your digestion and speed up your metabolism as well.
• Be sure to try curry rice, hoppers (rice flour pancakes), and kottu roti (chopped flatbread fried with eggs and vegetables). You can have a tasty and inexpensive meal at Curry Leaf or Table One restaurants.

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