Question 1

Where port is the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion closest to?

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The Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion is located a short distance from the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Question 2

What is the adult price (USD) for the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion?

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$50

Question 3

How long is the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion?

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300 minutes

Question 4

Is there any additional info available for the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion?

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Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Face masks required for travellers in public areas - Face masks required for guides in public areas - Face masks provided for travellers - Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff - Social distancing enforced throughout experience - Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas - Gear/equipment sanitised between use - Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised - Guides required to regularly wash hands - Regular temperature checks for staff - Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival - Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms - Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons - Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers - COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

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Are there options available for the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion?

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Colombo City Tour Highlights

Question 6

Does the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion have itinerary items?

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The current 29-metre-high (95 ft) lighthouse was built in 1952 after the Old Colombo Lighthouse was deactivated when its light became obscured by nearby buildings as part of the Colombo Harbor Expansion project. It was opened by Rt Hon D.S. Senanayake, the first prime minister of Ceylon. Built on a concrete base which is 12 m (39 ft) high, it has four statues of lions at its base. Due to the panoramic view of the Indian Ocean it offered, it became a city landmark.With the escalation of the Sri Lankan Civil War, public access to the site was restricted. This was due to its placement in a high-security zone as it is across the street from the  - Explore the Local Markets having some Fresh King Coconuts and tasting some various street foods - Sri Lanka’s Red Mosque, or Jami Ul-Alfar Masjid, is one of the architectural wonders of the world. Situated in the bustling Pettah district, one of the oldest parts of the city of Colombo, its tall minarets are seen from almost every street, towering over the hustle and bustle of the busy neighborhood streets.It is said that the Red Mosque has been a landmark for sailors approaching the port of Colombo ever since it was built in 1908, and upon looking at it you can easily imagine that being true. The mosque’s distinct red-and-white pattern, whether swirling or spiraling or alternating, is quite mesmerizing. The domes are built in the shape of pomegranate (unlike the traditional onion shape), and the colorful brick patterns are meant to convey the same image.  - Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. - After the Venerable Sri Sumangala, his chief pupil Devundera Sri Jinaratana Nayake Thera took on the administration of the temple. It was he who laid the foundation to convert the little temple to an institute of international reckoning. - The next chief incumbent was the Ven. Devundara Keerthi Sri Sumangala Jinaratana Vacissara Thera, the teacher of the Ven. Galboda Gnanissara, who worked to make the Gangaramaya what it is today: much more than a temple in the conventional term, but a place of worship, a seat of learning and a cultural centre. - Independence Memorial Hall is a national monument in Sri Lanka built for commemoration of the independence of Sri Lanka from the British rule with the restoration of full governing responsibility to a Ceylonese-elected legislature on February 4, 1948 - Visit the Souvenirs and Handricrafts museum and shop whatever you want with ease and access - Pass By: Galle Face Green, Galle Road, Colombo Sri Lanka - Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building - Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship - No meals included on this day. - No accommodation included on this day. - Day 2: N/A - Pass By: Colombo, Colombo, Western Province - No meals included on this day. - No accommodation included on this day. - Pass along the Greeny Urban Park, Taste the Sri Lankan Dishes, Hear about the British Stories and visit the Famous British Building - Head back to Port with plenty of time to your Ship

Question 7

What does the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion exclude?

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gratuities

Question 8

What is the cancellation policy for the Colombo City Tour Highlights excursion?

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

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