Colombo District, Western Province
Things to do in Colombo
67 well-reviewed sights and 30 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 67
- Bookable experiences
- 30
- Average rating
- 4.6 / 5
What Colombo does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Colombo in one place: 67 sights and attractions plus 30 bookable local experiences - temples & sacred sites (37), spas & wellness (18) and attractions (16) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 7 of the 30 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Colombo
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.8(18886) | - |
| 2 | Diyatha Uyana Park | Attraction | 4.5(28630) | - |
| 3 | Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.8(9609) | - |
| 4 | Seema Malakaya Temple | Temple & sacred site | 4.6(13640) | - |
| 5 | Independence Square | Landmark & heritage site | 4.6(10642) | - |
| 6 | Colombo Lotus Tower | Attraction | 4.5(11737) | - |
| 7 | Colombo National Museum | Museum & gallery | 4.4(6551) | - |
| 8 | Mount Lavinia Beach. | Attraction | 4.5(4432) | - |
| 9 | Galle Face Beach | Beach | 4.6(3349) | - |
| 10 | Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Kovil | Temple & sacred site | 4.8(1904) | - |
Temples & sacred sites in Colombo
Temple & sacred site
HINDU TEMPLE | පංචිකාවත්ත කෝවිල | ஸ்ரீ தேவி கருமாரி அம்பாள் ஆலயம்
198 Panchikawatta Rd, Colombo 10, Colombo, 01000
Temple & sacred site
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Sinharamulla, Peliyagoda
Temple & sacred site
Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya
Dehiwala Rd, Boralesgamuwa, 10290
Temple & sacred site
Sri Ponnambalavaneswarar Kovil
38 Srimath Ramanathan Mawatha, Colombo 13, Colombo, 01300
Temple & sacred site
Kotte Rajamaha Vihara
VWJ4+C46, 23b Suhada Mawatha, Pita Kotte, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 10100
Temple & sacred site
Old Katirēsan Vajira Pillayar Kovil
Galle Rd, Colombo 04, Colombo, 00400
Spas & wellness in Colombo
Spa & wellness
Aksaaya Ayurveda Wellness Spa Colombo
475/22, Lake Crescent, Cotta Rd, Rajagiriya
Spa & wellness
Tonic Wellness - Marino Mall
7th floor, Marino Mall, 590 Galle Rd, Colombo 03, Colombo, 00300
Spa & wellness
Sattvic Ceylon Wellness - Ayurveda medical center and Accomodation
12/1 kumarathunga munidasa road, Welikada, Kolonnawa, 10600
Spa & wellness
Thusare Talking Hands
7, 103/12 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 02, Colombo, 00700
Spa & wellness
Ayuwanna by Barberyn, Ayurveda Medical Center
8, 2 De Fonseka Rd, Colombo 05, Colombo, 00500
Spa & wellness
Kashi Wellness Retreat
73 Isipathana Mawatha, Colombo 05, Colombo, 05000
Attractions in Colombo
Attraction
Anagarika Dharmapala Statue
WV86+7WM, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo, 00700
Attraction
Colombo Port City Beach
WRGJ+8XQ, Port City Colombo
Attraction
Galle Face Pier
WRFV+PHX, Colombo, 00300
Attraction
Beach (Wattala)
Attraction
Duck pond view point
Attraction
Diyatha Uyana Park
WW35+RWG, B240, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Diving centres in Colombo
Diving centre
Coral Wall Diving & Research Center - Port City, Colombo
Port City, Colombo, 00100
Diving centre
Colombo Scuba Diving
32/3 Horawalawithana Mawatha, Panadura
Diving centre
Dive Sri Lanka with Lakmin
46 Station Road, Dehiwala, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 00122
Diving centre
Dive Colombo - Dehiwala Scuba Dive Center
57/14B Fairline road, Marine Dr, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 10350
Diving centre
Scuba Ceylon Diving Center in Colombo
Inside the Lani’s Place Restaurant, No 40/21 Marine Dr, Dehiwala, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 10350
Diving centre
NIWLIBYAN TRADES
212 B Srimath Bandaranayake Mawatha, Colombo 12, Colombo, 01200
Landmarks & heritage in Colombo
Landmark & heritage site
National Flag Post
Landmark & heritage site
Independence Square
7 Independence Ave, Colombo, 00700
Landmark & heritage site
Colombo Lighthouse
WRPR+G86, Chaithya Rd, Colombo 01, Colombo, 00100
Landmark & heritage site
Colombo Fort Old Clock Tower
Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 01, Colombo, 00100
Landmark & heritage site
Khan Clock Tower
136 Main St, Colombo 11, Colombo
Landmark & heritage site
Gamini Hall Junction
WVG6+WG5, Darley Rd, Colombo 10, Colombo
Cooking classes in Colombo
Cooking class
Colombo Cooking Class
No 275/1, B231, Angoda, 10600
Cooking class
Rustic Colombo Cooking Class
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 10100
Cooking class
A Kitchen garden cooking class for beginners by kitchen garden ella
222 Uyana Rd, Lunawa, Colombo, 10400
Cooking class
House of Culinary Art
105 Sri Vajiragnana Mawatha, Colombo 10, Colombo, 00900
Surf schools in Colombo
Good to know
Colombo planning questions
How many things to do are there in Colombo?
This guide lists 97 well-reviewed things to do in Colombo: 67 attractions and sights, plus 30 bookable local experiences (spas & wellness (18), diving centres (6) and cooking classes (4)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Colombo?
By review volume, the standouts are Diyatha Uyana Park (4.5), Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya (4.8), Seema Malakaya Temple (4.6). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Colombo?
Yes - 49 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Colombo activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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