Recently Viewed
Galle Day Trip: Explore Sri Lanka's Unique City and Experience Stilt Fishing
4.0
5 Ratings
Galle
Explore Galle - This unique city in Sri Lanka stands apart from the rest, with its narrow streets making you forget you’re actually in Sri Lanka. Its atmosphere transports you back to a historic city in Europe, offering a peculiar and charming experience!
Explore Galle - This unique city in Sri Lanka stands apart from the rest, with its narrow streets making you forget you’re actually in Sri Lanka. Its atmosphere transports you back to a historic city in Europe, offering a peculiar and charming experience!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications - Located in Galle, Sri Lanka, the Old Town was constructed as a fortified coastal city with robust walls along the shoreline. It was designed with a European perspective, anticipating attacks from colonial rivals by both sea and land.
- Galle Fort - Galle’s history stretches back thousands of years to…
- Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications - Located in Galle, Sri Lanka, the Old Town was constructed as a fortified coastal city with robust walls along the shoreline. It was designed with a European perspective, anticipating attacks from colonial rivals by both sea and land.
- Galle Fort - Galle’s history stretches back thousands of years to biblical times. In more recent history, it became a coveted prize for Western traders seeking wealth and prestige. The beautifully preserved colonial Dutch fort, with its charming cobblestone streets, feels like a place where time stands still. Nearby, visitors can enjoy stunning beaches, rainforests, and other attractions, making it a truly captivating destination.
- Galle Fort Lighthouse - The Galle Lighthouse, located onshore in Galle, Sri Lanka, is managed and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority.
- Dutch Reformed Church - The Groote Kerk, or Dutch Reformed Church, is situated within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka, near the fort’s entrance. Built by the Dutch in 1755, it is one of the oldest Protestant churches still in use in the country.
- Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct - The Old Dutch Hospital in Galle is one of the oldest structures in the Galle Fort area, dating back to the Dutch colonial period in Sri Lanka. This historic building has been transformed into a shopping and dining precinct.
- Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara - Welcome to the Sea Turtle Hatchery - Mahamodara. Here, turtles at risk from the fishing industry, whether caught in nets or hunted for meat, are rescued. Currently, there are 40 turtles, including four different species. Visitors are welcome to come and learn about these turtles in Sri Lanka.
- Stilt Fishermen Sri Lanka - Stilt fishing is a unique fishing method found in Sri Lanka, known as “the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Fishermen sit on a crossbar called a ‘petta,’ tied to a vertical pole embedded in the sand a few meters offshore. From this elevated position, they cast their lines and wait for fish to bite. Although the technique appears primitive and ancient,
- OTN World - As an OTN World client, travelers can feel confident knowing that any issues encountered will be addressed promptly. With 24-hour emergency support, assistance is just a phone call away. The team is dedicated to resolving any emergencies and meeting immediate needs.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Colombo City Center)
- English Speaking Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Colombo City Center)
- English Speaking Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- The duration of transfers are approximate 8 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The duration of transfers are approximate 8 hours, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Location
Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications
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
4.0
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Thatnytraveler
Feb 9, 2025
Can You Spell FUN - It’s such a fun photo opportunity you cannot, not do it. It’s a super fun experience for anyone who can swim or is 4.5 feet or taller. A nice trip is required and the fishermen will take great photos of you. I recommend you place it on your must do list.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Chachingnew
Jan 28, 2019
Amazing Tour - Udus was an fabulous driver/guide. We highly recommend Sanota Walkers tour company for excellent service, safe transfer and flexibility!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nathalie_n
Jun 17, 2018
This is such a good tour especially... - <p>This is such a good tour especially combined with Bentota. Our tour guide company Otnworld represnted by Deva the Manager and the tour guide Keerthe were such amazing people showing us the good hospitality of Sri Lanka. They were absolutely cooperative in all means. Keerthi explained each and every site and gave us the time we want at each location. He also cared about us if we are comfortable or not. </p>
<p>Highly recommended..</p>
Review provided by Viator
Vagabondginger
Jun 27, 2019
Galle Fort - This trip from Colombo to see Galle makes for a long day. I enjoyed the sea turtle conservancy where we stopped and I released a little hatchling into the sea. The stilt fishermen are just posing for photos and charging money. Hardly worth the stop. Galle looked like the kind of place that would have been good to have stayed in for a night. Probably good restaurants there too. We stopped at a buffet type place on the way back and altho it was nice and had an ocean view, I am not a fan of buffet food and some other choice in Galle may have been better. My driver basically was just the driver and did not offer much as far as telling me anything about the country as most guides would do. Being as I was based in Colombo for just a couple of days I didn't have much time to do this properly. I would suggest planning the trip to Sri Lanka to include more time outside the city and to plan for at least a week long stay. Sri Lanka has a lot to offer and Colombo only takes a couple of hours to see the interesting parts of the city.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alan
Apr 7, 2019
Over priced, didn’t follow itinerary with expensive add on’s - We had just completed a two week private tour of Sri Lanka with another company which was excellent value for money. With the Viator Galle tour we assumed we would get equal value. Nothing could have been further from reality. It was poor value for money. It did not follow the published itinerary, missing out the Stilt Fishing and introducing a river/mango trip without prior notification. This had an expensive additional entrance charge with fish massage (which we didn’t do) as a further add on and a Cinamon Island “tour” which was basically a Cinamon product sales pitch. The published itinerary cannot be completed sensibly in the allocated 10 hours. Really poor value. We will not be using Viator for tours again
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
