The Pettah Bazaar Walk

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From $37.34

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Colombo, Colombo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Join us for a bazaar walk through Colombo’s busy and colorful Pettah market area to experience daily life, local culture, and food. The tour begins at the Wimaladharma (Khan) Clock Tower and we’ll see different lanes specializing in textiles, spices, dry goods, fruits, and vegetables. We will also visit some historic buildings such as the Red Mosque, the Old Town Hall and Kayman’s Gate.
The tour ends with some refreshments at a local restaurant. After this, we will help you find transport back to your hotel.

What's Included

All Taxes

Knowledgeable English-speaking Guide

Refreshments at a local restaurant

What's Not Included

Entrances and tips

Pickup from hotel (can be arranged at an additional cost)

Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 16 - 70

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Khan Clock Tower
The Khan clock tower marks the entrance to the Pettah market. From here, we will walk through the market area, with different lanes specializing in different goods. Textiles, spices, dry goods, fruits and vegetables, all have specialized shops of their own.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque
Also, known as the Red Mosque.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall in the Pettah is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Colombo.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


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