Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

4.9 (120 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This tour will be more leaurely walk and you will get an indepth knowlage of the Historical city of galle fort and and its people, how the lives of these people drastically changed in the last 3 decades, and the untold stories by any guide book, please be prepaired to ask any questions and you will not only get an indepth knowlage about galle fort but also sri Lanka as well. I am a licensed national tour guide myself and this is my home town and being local in this area i have a great understanding of how this historical site changed in to what we see now.

My extensive knowlage about Srivlanka is definitely an added advantage and you will hear many interesting information about Sri Lanka

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Madawa Galagedara

Ages: Infants (2–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Answer for any questions related to Sri Lanka, good tips for further travel in Sri lanka
Included: Smile Guaranteed
Included: Local stories and legends
Included: Licensed Tour Guide

Itinerary

Galle Fort Clock Tower

5 min

Highest elevation of fort and exploring fort 360 degrees
Stop 2

5 min

I will show you the architecture and history of one of the oldest building and believed to be the 2nd hotel in sri Lanka
Dutch Reformed Church

10 min

Will give introduction to the church with architecture and all history of religious diversity of Sri Lanka and details about the churches
National Maritime Archaeological Museum

Passing by

We will pass one of the main historical building and will explain about the history and all details about the building
Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

5 min

Will explain and give a detail introduction to the hospital building and it's modern day use and the history
Galle Fort Lighthouse

Passing by

Will pass by the one of the most important structure of Galle and will give a detail information about it
Galle Fort Lighthouse

Passing by

We will be passing many historical buildings and you will get to know ow the diverse architectural features of colonial influence.
Galle Dutch Fort

one hour

During this tour you will have a great understanding of History, culture, architecture and present day lofe of galle fort and it's people. By doing this tour you will get to know about Galle fort and also about Sri Lanka as I will give you very interesting information about Sri Lanka too as I have travelled to every nook and corner of Sri Lanka as a national tour guide.

You may do this tour at the beginning or at the end of your Sri lanka trip. So thag may have so many questions about Sri Lanka as you had many experience. By joining this tour all your curious question will be answered in detailed manner so that you can connect the dots and have a better understanding about Sri Lanka and Galle fort

Apart from that I will provide you with really good tips so thag you can continue your trip around Sri Lanka with out missing the most important and interesting places of interest.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will meet you at the bottom of the clock tower. (If you are coming from outside Galle fort, As you enter Galle fort from new entrance you can see the clock tower on the right side, enter from new entrance and turn right from the 4 way junction and walk towards the clock tower)

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.