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Hidden History

A tour specially designed for those with a who like to delve more in history with a keen interest in architecture and photography. It takes you beyond the usual sightseeing places into the fort area mostly overlooked by modern-day travellers and also the historic area of Pettah.

  • Discover parts of the city long hidden by the then government from public view.
  • Experience the beauty of the bygone era in the old colonial buildings.
  • Learn stories and folklore about the old monuments and historical landmarks.
  • Enjoy tea overlooking the harbour and street treats from the market.

Amidst the skyscrapers and upcoming international branded projects there lie some hidden gems of the Colombo city. Delve deeper into the realms of the city and discover these hidden gems that were unexplored until very recently. The tour offers an ideal opportunity for history lovers and architecture and photography enthusiasts to explore secrets of bygone eras that have stood locked in time within the Fort area.

Start the tour with your knowledgeable host from the Fort area, an area partly cordoned off during the last government's rule and only revealed to the public again in 2015. After the tour of the entire fort area, proceed to the currency museum and many other notable colonial-era monuments such as the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Old Post Office, and the historical Cargills Building. Learn about all the history and stories behind these buildings as you experience the beauty of the bygone era.

From the mesmerizing monuments move to the hustle and bustle of the Pettah markets after a tea break with a spectacular harbour view. At the Pettah market try some traditional Colombian street food and shop for the traditional wares.

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