Colombo Walking Tour With Mark Forbs
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Colombo Walking Tour With Mark Forbs
By globes travel
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Walking tour of Colombo is the best way to see Colombo's amazing Fort district Learn about the city's colonial past Mark, a Colombo native, has hosted walks in Colombo for several years under the Colombo City Walks banner.Starting at the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex in Fort and walk along the old colonial streets, away from your usual tourist spots, and seek out the colonial Dutch mansions and be a part of the history that is now commercial hub of Colombo. Explore the old Cargills building, visit the New Chinese shop, snap a picture outside the Pagoda Tea Rooms where Duran Duran filmed their iconic music video, Hungry like the Wolf, and enjoy a cup of Ceylon Tea on the balcony of the Grand Oriental Hotel while taking in the sunset views of the Colombo Harbour.End your walk back at the Dutch Hospital, formerly a hospital during the 17th century, the complex is now host to high-end restaurants, bars and shops. Relax, take a breather, admire the architecture.
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Ages 0-80
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Live guide: English
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- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
What's not included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Departure details
- Colombo, Sri Lanka Colombo port
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109121P5- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- Colombo Walking Tour With Mark Forbs is hosted by globes travel. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact globes travel on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Colombo Walking Tour With Mark Forbs on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109121P5
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Did this walking tour with Chantelle who was excellent. This tour was the best part of Columbia. It good to hear the stories behind the pictures.
Written February 1, 2020
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