Colombo
Sri Lanka's vibrant capital — colonial arcades, ocean-side promenades and a buzzing food and nightlife scene.
About Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka's commercial heart — a tropical metropolis where Dutch and British colonial arcades meet glittering skyscrapers, hip cafés and sea-spray promenades. Wander the Pettah bazaars, watch sunset crowds gather at Galle Face Green, then dine at rooftop restaurants overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Top experiences
Galle Face Green sunset strollA breezy ocean-facing promenade that turns into a street-food carnival at dusk.
Pettah Market & Red MosqueColombo's frenetic bazaar district crowned by the striped Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque.
Gangaramaya TempleAn eclectic Buddhist temple complex blending Sri Lankan, Thai and Chinese architecture.
Independence Square colonial quarterElegant Cinnamon Gardens boulevards lined with arcaded cafés and boutiques.
Rooftop dining sceneSky-high bars and restaurants with sweeping views over the Indian Ocean.
Things to do
Sunset catamaran sail
Glide along the coast at golden hour on a traditional catamaran.
Street-food walking tour
Graze hoppers, kottu and isso vadai with a local guide.
Tuk-tuk city loop
Zip between markets, temples and colonial arcades by tuk-tuk.
Rooftop cocktail evening
Skyline views over the Indian Ocean from Colombo's best bars.
Attractions nearby
Galle Face Green
Half-kilometre ocean-front promenade — Colombo's after-work heart.
Gangaramaya Temple
Eclectic Buddhist complex blending Sri Lankan, Thai and Chinese styles.
Pettah Market
Frenetic bazaar district crowned by the candy-striped Red Mosque.
Independence Square
Colonial memorial and open-pillared hall in leafy Cinnamon Gardens.
Colombo in pictures
