Galle Fort Tour: Visiting Moonstone Mines, Tsunami Museum, and Heritage Sites in Galle

Embark on a captivating tour of Galle Fort, exploring the Moonstone Mines, Tsunami Museum, and heritage sites. Discover the process of mining moonstones, pay tribute to the tsunami victims, and immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural treasures of Galle.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galle Fort - Located in the Bay of Galle on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, Galle Fort was initially constructed by the Portuguese in 1588 and later extensively fortified by the Dutch from 1649 onwards.
  • Galle National Museum - Galle Museum
  • Dutch Fort - Dutch fort
  • Church of Ceylon - British church
  • Tsunami Honganji Vihara - This…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The journey begins with a visit to the Meetiyagoda moonstone mine and gem manufacturing site, renowned as possibly the finest moonstone location globally. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the extraction of moonstones from the earth and witness the diligent efforts of the workers. The entire process will be explained, and there is an option…

Location
Galle Fort
Church Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aloha080373
Nov 10, 2024
Nice. - A very nice place straight to the sea, with a lot of history first by the Portuguese and then the Dutch. All very well taken care of.
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Roam17176107279
Sep 14, 2023
Sri Lanka Road Trip - Did a road trip all over Sri Lanka starting from Colombo to Galle, to Weligama, to Kandy, to Nuwara Iliya to Colombo. Sameer was our driver and I must say that he is one of the most accommodating persons I have ever met. He never said No to any of our demands. I went with my wife and we felt extremely comfortable all along the trip. Would strongly recommend him to anyone who wishes to see travel around Srilanka. They’re a photo of me and my wife with him. :)
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Saurava310
Jul 9, 2023
Excellent service provider - Excellent service and Sameer is an awesome tour manager. He managed the itinerary very well and helped us in exploring hidden gems of Sri Lanka. Definitely recommend if you are planning to visit Sri Lanka
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Henryhn6160ch
Jun 13, 2023
Beautiful tour of Galle. - Patient driver, showed us the best sights in Galle. Very beautiful area, lots of history and wonderful architecture.
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From $69 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).