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Colombo: Commercial Center and Heritage Tour
Begin your day with a transfer to Colombo, Sri Lanka's main commercial center. This dynamic city successfully combines its past with a modern character. Colombo is a cosmopolitan shopping destination, offering everything from upscale stores to lively street markets. Visitors will enjoy the diverse Sri Lankan food, a fusion of cultures that includes the essential rice and curry dish. In the afternoon, take an Old Colombo Tour with a Chauffeur Guide. Walk along the scenic Galle Face Green, tour the Dutch Hospital precinct, and see the active Fort commercial area. Your tour continues through Pettah's busy bazaar, the historic Fort Railway station, and important landmarks like Beira Lake, Viharamahadevi Park, and Cinnamon Gardens. The journey concludes at Independence Square, a monument that commemorates Sri Lanka's freedom from British rule on February 4th, 1948. This tour provides a complete look at the city's development, from its colonial roots to its current status as a major South Asian hub.