Explore Colombo City with Culinary Experience at Famous Restaurant
Tick off the capital’s top attractions as you weave your way down winding streets, from bustling Hindu temples, Buddhist Temples to Dutch-built landmarks and Learn the secrets of Sri Lankan delicacies at the famous restaurant. Sri Lanka is an island nation which loves its food. From the wide range of staples to the spicy curries to the sweets to street food, Sri Lankan cuisine is full of flavor and variety. With so many dishes to choose from, it is no wonder that there are so many fans of Sri Lankan food the world over. End of the tour You’ll also enjoy a shopping stop in the market-filled district of Pettah.
Includes An insider’s guided tour of Colombo Private Basis Participatory demonstration on cooking an authentic Sri Lankan meal A sit down lunch with the chef after preparation of the meal Hotel or Cruise Port Pick up and Drop off All the Admission Tickets as per the itinerary All Government taxes and service charges
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Dutch Hospital Amongst the busy commercial trade zone of the Colombo Fort region in Sri Lanka are some of the oldest structures of the city. The Old Dutch Hospital with its tropical colonial-era architecture is one of them. The old structure; with its boxy pillars, red clay roof tiles and large central courtyards; was built in the late 17th century by the Dutch. They were influenced by the tropical requirements and the local building style in Ceylon at the time, as is evidenced by the design, which is quite different from European structures of the era. While the building may seem comparatively dull overall; it’s important to feel the echoes of its history while visiting.
Old Parliament Building
Old Parliament The Neo-Baroque-style building was built during the British colonial era to house the Legislative Council of Ceylon, and was an idea of Sir Henry McCallum. This was subsequently included in a proposal made by a committee to construct the new building for the Secretariat, Council Chamber and Government offices on reclaimed land at the northern end of Galle Face, which was approved by the Government in 1920. Austin Woodeson, chief architect of the Public Works Department of Ceylon, was tasked with the building's design; his initial estimate of 400,000 rupees for the scheme was later revised by the Public Works Advisory Board to 450,000. The building was opened on 29 January 1930 by Governor Sir Herbert Stanley; a year later it was taken over by the State Council of Ceylon for its use, who were tenants of the building until 1947, when the House of Representatives was formed with the onset of self-rule.
Sivasubramania Swami Kovil
Sivasubramania Swami Hindu Temple Sivasubramania Swami Kovil hindu temple has a long history of about 125 years and was built to worship Lord Muruga, otherwise known as God Kataragama. This is of great importance to the Hindu people as well as the Buddhist people who are found travelling in great numbers to devoutly worship at the shrine of Kataragama on the south of the island. The most outstanding sight is the tower known as raja gopuram. This tower was built in 1994 fully embellished with colourful statues of Hindu deities. It is also accompanied by two smaller towers and a clock house. The construction of this tower was followed by a celebration called Kumbabishekam which is a traditional ceremony that is held after rehabilitation or a reconstruction of a temple
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Participatory demonstration on cooking an authentic Sri Lankan meal
- Lunch
- All The Entrance Fees as per the itinarary is Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Extra food and beverages consumed
- Any tips to the staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick up all the travelers from the hotels in Colombo area or Cruise Port
