Pettah Markets Tour | Things to do in Colombo| Taru Villas

Experience the hustle and bustle of this local market

Pettah Market Tour

The Pettah Market Tour allows you to explore the busiest market in the city, especially for the more adventurous traveller in search of the unique things to do in Colombo. Its narrow and winding streets are lined with local merchants selling everything from textiles, electronics, toys, other accessories to even gold and gold jewellery. Couple that with the historic buildings and monuments that visually represent the heritage of the area and you have a comprehensive tour of the busiest place in the city.

During your stay in Colombo with Taru Villas, we’ll help you plan an exciting tour around the Pettah Market!

A Look into the Pettah Markets Tour

The tour takes you through some of the popular streets that are lined with a myriad of vendors.
Visit the Dutch Museum and the Red Mosque.
Shop from local vendors. Look for the vendor selling pickled fruits known as achachru.
Taru Villas Lake Lodge is located 10 minutes away from the market.

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