Open deck Colombo City Tour bus vs Tuk Tuk?
Is it better to do the red double-decker open-top bus tour in Colombo, or just hire a tuk-tuk for 3 hours to see the sights?
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3 Answers from travellers
The open-deck double-decker bus is great for a quick 2-hour overview without breathing in exhaust fumes and dodging traffic. However, a Tuk Tuk gives you the flexibility to actually stop, go inside temples, and try street food at your own pace.
We did the "Tuk Tuk Safari Colombo". It was incredible. They use custom convertible tuk-tuks with coolers full of local beer and take you to hidden street food spots.
The Tuk Tuk Safari sounds exactly like my vibe. Going to look that up now.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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