Timeline
08:30
Arrive at St Paul's Church (1853) as it opens. Built by the Portuguese, this Roman Catholic church is one of the oldest in Sri Lanka. Take the bus to the 'Milagiriya' stop and find the church at the corner of Dr Lester James Peries Mawatha Street.
08:40
Walk 12 minutes to Café Kumbuk for a quiet coffee. It opens at 08:00, so you will arrive just in time to enjoy a calm start before the day gets busy.
09:00
Stroll 5 minutes to Paradise Road. This British colonial-style building houses a shop where you can view or purchase antiques, home décor items, and art. The café inside is also open for a light snack if needed.
09:20
Head to The Cricket Club Cafe, a 7-minute walk away. If you are a cricket lover, the walls covered in autographed memorabilia and photos make this a unique stop. Sports are usually screened on the TVs throughout the rooms.
09:50
Walk 15 minutes to Lakpahana. This non-profit craft shop, run by the craftsman association of Sri Lanka with government assistance, offers unique metalware, wood carvings, silver jewellery, batik, and textiles.
10:20
End your walk at Viharamahadevi Park, a 51-minute walk from the anchor. It is the largest, oldest, and most colourful park in the heart of Colombo, situated just opposite the colonial-style Town Hall building. Relax here as the day progresses.
Local tip
The walk between St Paul's Church and the park area is long. Consider taking a bus or auto-rickshaw between the initial coffee stop and the park area to save energy.
Check before you go
- Café Kumbuk opens at 08:00.
- Paradise Road is open 09:00-19:00 daily.
- The Cricket Club Cafe hours are not specified in the context, so check availability.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Colombo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).