Colonial Colombo

COLONIAL COLOMBO HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Tour Colombo in a vintage car with an expert historian Driven by your own chauffeur, admire the city’s impressive colonial architecture Appreciate the impressive influence of Portuguese, Dutch and British settlers Includes: Host, chauffeur, car, refreshments Times: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Children: 12yrs +, not families (2 seats). Wear/bring: Dress the part

Colombo Street Food

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Great for adventurous travelers who want to discover Colombo’s authentic street food Explore a variety of dishes, snacks and drinks influenced by different cultures Complete your journey with a satisfying plate of Kottu at famous Galle Face Green Includes: Host, water Times: 6:00pm – 8:30pm (2.5 hrs) Children: 16+ years Wear/bring: Conservative dress

Colombo History

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Walk the streets with a local advocate of the often overlooked city Mingle with local life on Pettah’s streets, passing buildings steeped in history Witness the changing face of Colombo from the past, present and to its future Includes: Guide and water Times: 8:30am and 4:00pm for 2 hours Children: Welcome Wear/bring: Light clothes & walking […]

COLOMBO CULTURE

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Walk vibrant streets fringed by flower garlands and fruit sellers Visit an array of religious buildings illustrating Colombo’s diverse culture Roam the lively streets of Pettah, passing echoes of a colonial past Includes: Host, sarongs, socks, water Times: 2.5 – 3 hrs, 8am or 4.30pm Children: 12+ years Wear/bring: Conservative dress/flip flops

COLOMBO BY TUK TUK

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Witness Colombo’s important sites Travel between locations by Tuk Tuk Discover the colonial influences on the city’s architecture Includes: Guide, refreshments, tuk tuk ride Times: 3 hours, 9am or 3pm Children: 5+ Wear/bring: Light clothes & walking shoes

BAWA IN COLOMBO

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES An insight into the life and work of Sri Lanka’s most distinguished architect Visit a small collection of his achievements including his own house, Number 11 Includes: Host, drink (Gallery Cafe) Times: Approx. 2 – 2.5 hrs. 10am, 2pm, 3.30pm Children: Older kids, tour can be tailored Wear/bring: Light, cool clothing, camera

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Spend time with a globally exhibited artist in her wonderful studio and gallery-home Wander around her refined, yet creative spaces and enclosed garden See the evolution of her art from alumna of Central St Martin’s College to Sotheby’s Includes: Refreshments Times: 5:00pm, 1.5 hours Children: 12+ years Wear/bring: An open mind

TALE OF TOBACCO

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Take a guided tour around a state-of-the-art cigar factory Understand the delicate processes that tobacco leaves undergo to become cigars Observe local staff working for one of Sri Lanka’s top companies Includes: Private tour of factory Times: 1.5 to 2 hrs, 1 hour from Colombo Children: Some may not follow Wear/bring: Light, cool clothing

GALLE FORT TREASURE HUNT

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES An interactive and unique way of exploring Sri Lanka’s best-preserved colonial fort Traverse the timeless streets of the Galle Fort on a treasure hunting adventure Understand the history and culture within the fort, a world contained in itself Includes: Host & treasure hunt Times: 1.5 hours, 9am/4pm Children: Suitable for all children Wear/bring: Sun lotion, walking […]

Fabric Workshop

FABRIC WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES Learn how to use plants to create colour Learn about the social enterprise Take home a beautiful shawl of your own Includes: Materials, teaching, refreshments Times: 2 hours, 10am/2pm Children: 8+ Wear/bring: An extra layer of clothing

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