Galle Fort Guided Walking Tour: Experience Colonial History and Exploration
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Embark on a guided walking tour of Galle Fort, the historic colonial stronghold in Sri Lanka. Explore the fort's fascinating history and hidden gems on foot, avoiding the afternoon heat. Book now for an unforgettable experience!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Galle Fort - The natural harbor of Galle was famous as far back as 1400 BC. At that time it was one of the main ports in the world from which cinnamon was exported. The arrival of the Portuguese marked a change in the history of the town.

The initial earth and palisade fort built by the Portuguese were expanded on by the Dutch, after their takeover of the Portuguese assets in the 17th century. They also built many other buildings for administration and residency.

Today much of the Dutch fort still stands, contradicting the ravages of time. You will be able to climb up to the ramparts of the fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through the streets.

Your host will also take you on a tour to the museums, history of Galle and its harbor and Galle lighthouse which was built by the British. Along the way, you will take a break with a cup of fine Ceylon Tea or a refreshing drink of King Coconut milk.

What's Included
  • Guided heritage tour of Galle by an expert
  • Complimentary water bottle for each traveler
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Additional Information

Galle is the regulatory capital of the Southern Territory and the fourth biggest city in Sri Lanka. Before the appearance of the Portuguese in the sixteenth century, Galle was the principal port on the island and has arrived at the tallness of its improvement in the eighteenth century during the Dutch colonial period.

This tour of Galle Fort allows you to explore the fort on Foot. We will take you to all the places that have so many stories in-store for you to be heard. The tour would be either in the morning or the evening to make sure you don’t have to face afternoon heat. Covering all the places on foot will help us discover the undiscovered.

Book this tour now to be left with a lot of memories.

Location
National Tea Rooms
Lighthouse Street
Guide will meet you Infront of National Tea Room, Galle Fort
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Catherine
Mar 20, 2024
If you have a couple of hours to spare, do this walking tour, you won't regret it - Spent a very enjoyable couple of hours walking round Galle Fort. We learned a lot about the long history and culture of the Fort and Sri Lanka too. It made our stay even better as we were aware of the heritage of the place around every corner. Seeing the turtles was an unexpected bonus. It was an easy (if hot) walk and I would recommend it to anyone
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