Colombo Trips & Tours

Colombo city, it’s loud, bustling, chaotic and colourful. But really, it deserves more than a glance or a cursory overnight here and there. It’s a city of glittering contrasts and its various incarnations over the years, from Portuguese, Dutch and British rule to 20th century independence, combined with a smorgasbord of modern cultures and a good sprinkling of expats make it cosmopolitan and really quite cool. The Fort is home to some beautiful architecture including the Old Dutch Hospital and the National Museum, whilst neighbouring Pettah is all about cacophonous, coconut-scented markets and kamikaze tuktuks. Escape the chaos and breathe in the crisp air of one of the city’s pretty green spaces (Galle Face Green and Viharamahadevi Park are particular favourites), before heading back into the thronging streets to the latest hipster restaurant or ever-more-stylish gallery. It’s all here in Colombo.