Private City Tour in Negombo

5.0 (3 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Be picked up from your Hotel/Meeting Point

Visit the Negombo ‘Lellama’ Fish Market, the second largest market in the country. See fresh daily catch of different types of fish and seafood.

Next, reflect to a piece of colonial history by a visit to the Negombo Dutch Fort. Originally built by the Portuguese in a pentagonal style.

Thereafter visit the Dutch Canal and then proceed to the Negombo Lagoon which is the main landmark of Negombo. It is rich in biodiversity of plants and animals and aquatic ecosystem.

Stop at St. Mary’s Church, one of the largest churches in Sri Lanka. Embrace its neoclassic style of beautiful and extraordinary European art and architecture stemming from the colonial eras.

Finally, visit the “Angurukaramulla ancient buddhist temple” which is home to the ruins of a historic, moss-covered library, and beautiful paintings, sculptures that date back centuries.

Enjoy a refreshing King Coconut drink to end the city tour in style.

Return to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Operated by: Travel Dreams of Sri Lanka

Ages: Children (1–9 years) · Adults (10–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Transportation to/from attractions

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees

Itinerary

Negombo Lagoon

15 min Admission included

The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and the Hamilton Canal (also known as the Dutch canal). It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city. It is surrounded by a densely populated region containing rice paddies, coconut plantations and grassland. The land is used for fishing and agriculture. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other waders.
Negombo Fish Market

30 min Admission not included

Chaos, so many fish, shellfish, vendors and people shouting..a typical scene of a local market, Negombo fish market is the second largest in the country. A vibrant market which is busy and bustling with individuals vending and bargaining.
St. Mary's Church

30 min

St. Mary's Church is a landmark edifice, a Roman Catholic church in the heart of Negombo. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Sri Lanka. The church was built in neoclassicism style with columns and plain walls. Its ceilings are painted with alabaster images of many saints.
Angurukaramulla Temple

30 min Admission not included

In the heart of the city of Negombo, in Sri Lanka’s Western Province, the Angurukaramulla Temple is known for the dragon-head that guards its entrance and its six-metre-tall statue of Lord Buddha. The dragon lies in the shadow of Lord Buddha’s large statue, watching a serene pool of water in front of it. Visitors to the temple should take care to dress respectfully, covering their arms and shoulders.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Negombo Negombo, Sri Lanka See on map

Travellers will be picked up from their Hotel in Negombo or from the Airport as requested.

End point

Negombo Negombo, Sri Lanka See on map

Travellers will be picked up from their Hotel in Negombo or from the Airport as requested.

Pickup points

Thisara Villas
The Hotel Paradise
Beach Corridor Hotel & Spa
Villa Araliya
OYO 270 Pavana Resort
Pledge 3
Uga
Elsy Villa Negombo
Lodge 25
Akshyss Negombo
OYO 116 Sahasra
Ayur Ayur Ayurveda Retreat

and 181 more pickup points

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A current valid passport is preferred on the day of travel