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Galle Day Tour: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Government-Qualified Guide
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Galle
Galle is a very attractive UNESCO world heritage site ,You can see this site under a guidance of government qualified tour guide ,In this tour you can see many attractive sites situated around Galle, also you can request if you have any special requirements we always happy to arrange them.
Galle is a very attractive UNESCO world heritage site ,You can see this site under a guidance of government qualified tour guide ,In this tour you can see many attractive sites situated around Galle, also you can request if you have any special requirements we always happy to arrange them.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Galle Fort - Located in the bay of Galle on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Galle Fort was initially constructed in 1588 by the Portuguese. It was significantly fortified by the Dutch in 1668, and later expanded by the British in 1796. In 1988, Galle Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort spans 52 hectares and is home to 272…
- Galle Fort - Located in the bay of Galle on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Galle Fort was initially constructed in 1588 by the Portuguese. It was significantly fortified by the Dutch in 1668, and later expanded by the British in 1796. In 1988, Galle Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort spans 52 hectares and is home to 272 families, serving as a living monument in Sri Lanka. It features 14 bastions, a National Museum, a lighthouse, a Dutch hospital, a marine museum, a clock tower, and a church, all showcasing the ancient city as a vibrant historical site.
- Rumassala - Formerly known as Buona Vista, Rumassala offers one of the finest coastal views, with a panoramic outlook over the bay of Galle and its surroundings. This location is steeped in legend, and Jungle Beach is one of its most attractive spots.
- Sea Turtle Conservation Project (Koggala) - This non-profit organization is dedicated to ensuring the survival of sea turtles for future generations. They have released over 100,000 turtles into the sea, and many injured turtles are given a second chance at life here. Visitors can learn about the seven species of sea turtles and participate in their release.
- Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka - Stilt fishing is one of Sri Lanka’s most fascinating traditional fishing methods. Fishermen sit on a crossbar, known as ‘petta,’ attached to a vertical pole fixed in the sand a few meters offshore. From this elevated position, they cast their lines and wait for a catch. Although the method appears primitive and ancient, many fishermen are happy to demonstrate their techniques and share stories about their lives.
- Handunugoda Tea Estate - Tea cultivation was introduced to Sri Lanka by James Taylor in 1865 during the British colonial era. It spread throughout the country and is categorized into three regions based on elevation: low country, mid country, and up country tea. Handunugoda is a low country tea estate with its own factory. The tour is complimentary and includes a brief walk around the plantation to observe the various types of tea grown on site. Visitors can enjoy a delightful tea and chocolate cake break during the tour, which concludes with a tasting session of each tea produced.
- Jungle Beach - This beautiful sandy beach is popular for swimming and sunbathing, featuring a beach bar and seafood spot. It is a hidden gem, offering an attractive and serene beach experience.

What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Location
Galle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Camille_l
Jun 13, 2025
Great tour with Prasad - Great day with Prasad as a guide who showed us the jewels of Galle. Very great guiding qualities with many explanations of the history of Galle and Sri Lanka. I absolutely recommend this tour, which has the best value for Viator's price.
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V3679vidianav
Nov 9, 2024
Highly Recommend! - We went on a day trip with Prasad and he made it a memorable one for us! He took us to Galle Fort, a Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and a Tea plantation factory. He had good knowledge of all places and provided a lot of interesting facts about other things and places along the way as well. He was a very professional guide and knew what he was talking about. The icing on the cake is he even takes great photos (insta-worthy!) too. 😊 If you're visiting Sri Lanka, go ahead and book Prasad's service without a second thought.
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Anastacia_l
Aug 14, 2024
Great tour of Galle! - This was such a great tour! I was able to see and learn so much about Galle. Going to Jungle Beach was also fun and a hidden gem. Seeing the stilt fishermen and touching turtles was a joy. Seranath was a great tour guide. He was friendly, informative and fun to be around.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Rozzi_m
Jan 8, 2024
Top rate guide - Highly recommend this guide. Courteous and knowledgeable, he made my solo day very comfortable. was given lots of interesting information and he tailored the tour to me. Enjoy!
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Adrolf
Nov 30, 2023
Great Day Trip - Don’t Miss This One - Lucky me … booking this on a whim the day before. Prasad was early to pick me up. Very professional. No gimmicks - he only wants the best for his guests.
Prasad has a great love and passion for his country, this is clear in his humble and genuine interactions. He’s very knowledgeable and no question was left unanswered. Tea plantation, beautiful scenery, king coconuts … I got to hold a baby turtle….and much more.
I would 100% recommend him.
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Sharon_h
Oct 6, 2023
Brilliant day in and around Galle - Brilliant day with our driver and guide..went lots of places..really enjoyed it, especially Jungle Beach..😎🥰
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398jl
Jan 6, 2023
Excellent guide & interesting sites: A great tour to explore Galle! - We had a great day with Prasad! A relaxed & informative tour that covered a variety of different sites in the Galle region. We explored Galle Fort, tasted various teas (& cake!) at the Handunugoda Tea Estate, took in the stunning view at Rumassala, saw Sea Turtles up close and Stilt Fishermen. Prasad has an excellent knowledge of Sri Lanka’s flora, fauna & local culture, which he happily imparts throughout the tour - we learnt a lot! I highly recommend Prasad as a guide for a fun, relaxed and happy day.
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