Citywide Heritage Walk
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Enjoy the advantage of a tour that's partially on-foot and partially chauffered
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Visit the Gangaramaya temple complex, which includes a meditation area called Seema Malaka (designed by the legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa)
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Shop for souvenirs at Laksala, a state-owned gift store featuring all handmade and local items
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Pass by Red Mosque, the president's home, the Old Parliament building, Galle Face Green, and more of Colombo's unmissable building facades and public
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Cool off with a king coconut or local soft drink as you walk around the city
Need to know
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Sailor should wear comfortable clothes; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the temple
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No photos are allowed in front of the Lord Buddha statue
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Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes of walking and standing are involved in this Shore Thing
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
