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See Colomboby tuk-tuk

Private tuk-tuk tours of Colombo by day, by night and at sunset, with an English-speaking chauffeur who knows every street.

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Three ways to see Colombo

By day, after dark, or at sunset with street food. Every tour is a private tuk-tuk with an English-speaking chauffeur.

Maximum 3 adults in a tuk-tuk.

Special prices available for groups of 4 to 5 people.

Points of interest

Ten stops that show you the real Colombo

The Day and Night tours cover the landmarks, the markets and the food, with time to stop, look around and ask questions.

  1. Independence Square

    The memorial hall and gardens built to mark Sri Lanka's independence.

  2. Colombo Fort

    Colonial-era streets, the old clock tower and the busy railway station.

  3. Hindu Temple

    A colourful kovil with carved towers, incense and daily rituals.

  4. Pettah Market

    Colombo's busiest bazaar: street after street of traders and porters.

  5. Red Masjid

    The red and white striped mosque that stands out above Pettah.

  6. Catholic Church

    A calm, historic church between the city's loudest streets.

  7. Local life

    Side streets, small shops and the everyday Colombo most visitors miss.

  8. Coffee

    A stop for a cup of pure Sri Lankan brew.

  9. Rooftop Restaurant and Bar

    The city from above. A good place to pause and take photos.

  10. Street food

    Local bites in Pettah or by the sea at Galle Face.

Streets you will ride through

Colonial-era buildings along a quiet Colombo street
Colonial-era streets of Colombo
Red tuk-tuks parked beside a street-side shop in Colombo
Tuk-tuks on every corner
The Lotus Tower rising above a busy Colombo street with tuk-tuks
The Lotus Tower over the old quarter
Train tracks leading toward the Lotus Tower in Colombo at golden hour
Railway lines into the city

Why choose us

A driver who talks you through the city

That is the “Talk” in Tuk & Talk. You do not just pass the sights, you hear the story behind them.

English-speaking chauffeurs

Your driver is your guide. He explains every stop in clear English and answers whatever you ask.

A private tuk-tuk

No strangers and no bus. Up to 3 adults ride together and stop wherever you like.

Local, not scripted

Markets, side streets and food stalls picked by people who live in Colombo.

Clear prices in USD

From $30 per adult. You see the total before you book, with no surprise extras.

Pickup that suits you

Your hotel, the airport, the Port of Colombo or Fort. You choose.

Easy to change plans

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your start time.

Independence Square, Colombo Fort, Hindu Temple, Pettah Market, Red Masjid, Catholic Church, Sri Lankan coffee, Rooftop bar, Street food

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Before you book

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Three: the Colombo Day Tour, the Colombo Night Tour and the Sunset Food Tour. All are private tuk-tuk rides with an English-speaking chauffeur.

Day and Night tours are $30 USD per adult and $20 USD per child aged 12 to 16. The Sunset Food Tour is $45 USD per person. Special prices are available for groups of 4 to 5 people. All prices are in US dollars.

Independence Square, Colombo Fort, a Hindu temple, Pettah Market, the Red Masjid, a Catholic church, a stop for pure Sri Lankan coffee, a rooftop restaurant and bar, and street food in Pettah or at Galle Face.

An evening tour. It starts with sightseeing around Colombo, catches the sunset, then moves on to street food tastings with your chauffeur guide.

A maximum of 3 adults. Bigger groups ride in more than one tuk-tuk, and groups of 4 to 5 get a special price.

Pick a date. We bring the tuk-tuk.

Day, Night or Sunset Food Tour. Book online in a minute, or ask us anything first.