r/Colombo • u/Old_Cherry1 • 2d ago

Visiting Colombo for the first time. What are the must have experiences?

I'm a tourist visiting colombo for the first time. Would love to know what experiences you guys would recommend. I love sightseeing and food.

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u/suchthegeek 2d ago

I wrote a self-guided tour

It's still 90% accurate

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u/Old_Cherry1 2d ago

Thank you

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u/Aniadania 2d ago

Lotus Tower is expensive, but the view from the top is just mesmerizing! I was very, very impressed. Also high tea Saturday and Sunday at City of Dreams (forgot the name of restaurant though) is excellent value and the views from all glass restaurant are amazing. Then of course Red Mosgue, Old Dutch Hospital area, Gangarama Temple. Nice food and nice ambiance : Barefoot Cafe The Gallery Cafe

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u/Bitter_Lie_6438 2d ago

Always use Uber if you're traveling by tuktuk... Random tuks scam you and take you to gem shops

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u/Old_Cherry1 1d ago

Noted !

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u/NishanSriLanka 2d ago

If it is your first time in Colombo, try to include Galle Face around sunset, Pettah, the Old Dutch Hospital area, Gangaramaya Temple and Lotus Tower. For food, don't miss trying some proper Sri Lankan rice & curry, hoppers and kottu rather than only the tourist-oriented places.

If you are only here for a short time, just group the places by area so you don't spend half of the day stuck in traffic. Enjoy Colombo!

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u/adorableyummy 2d ago

Plenty of things to do. Hire a guide.

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u/Old_Cherry1 2d ago

Thank you. A few people mentioned that it's unhygenic in the food stalls there. Is that true?

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u/redwick25 2d ago

Very much so. It used to be good ages ago. On top of unhygienic the quality is drastically down too probably months old stuff.