The Colombo City Tour is Colombo's first ever open deck city tour service launched by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and Ebert Silva Holidays (Pvt) Ltd, in a public - private partnership. Ebert Silva Holidays is the leisure wing of Ebert Silva Group. The Colombo City Tour adds flavor and excitement to the touristic experience the city of Colombo has to offer, further promoting and enhancing the tourism industry consonant with the " Mahinda Chinthanaya" - the Vision of H.E. the President Mahinda Rajapaksa. <br /><br />
The imposing open-deck double decker buses of the Colombo City Tour has proved to be a magnetic 'happening' in the city of Colombo. Both the foreign and local tourists have been mesmerized by the experience on board the Colombo City Tour and by the panoramic views it offers whilst traversing through historic and interesting nukes and corners of the city. The comprehensive and detailed live commentary in English by professional guides impart a wealth of knowledge and an insight to the unique tapestry of history, culture and life in Sri Lanka's premier city.<br /><br />
Ebert Silva Holidays of the Ebert Silva Group, a trusted brand for generations in Sri Lanka's travel and tourism industry operate the Colombo City Tour and this venture was adjudged the 'Most Improved Tourism Service of the Year' at the Sri Lanka Tourism Award 2011.