Southern Province

Things to do in Galle

THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Galle

Things to Do in Galle

Ways to tour Galle

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Galle.

Galle Full-Day Tour
50
Car Tours
from
C$117.17
per adult (price varies by group size)
Cook with Wasantha
88
Food & Drink
from
C$53.76
per adult
Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)
39
Bus Tours
from
C$110.28
per group (up to 3)
Galle Day Trip with River Safari, Sea Turtle & Stilt Fishermen
15
Bus Tours
from
C$117.17
per adult (price varies by group size)
Sri Lanka sightseeing tours 11 Days with driver, vehicle and H/B accommodations
5
Multi-day Tours
from
C$951.12
per adult (price varies by group size)
Udawalawe National Park Safari trip from Galle/Mirissa/Ella
22
Bus Tours
from
C$261.90
per adult (price varies by group size)
Most Popular Round Tour in Sri Lanka
106
4WD Tours
from
C$75.81
per group (up to 8)
Half-Day Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour in Galle
33
Nature and Wildlife Tours
from
C$27.57
per adult
Galle Day Tour From Colombo
13
Bus Tours
from
C$155.76
per adult
Private Day Trip to Yala National Park from Colombo
5
Bus Tours
from
C$406.64
per adult (price varies by group size)

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Top Attractions in Galle

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1. Galle Fort

Historic Sites

Open now

By rajivcnair123

Set against pristine waters of the Indian ocean , the Galle fort covers a long coast line with a Light House and a…

2. Sea Turtle Farm Galle Mahamodara

Nature & Wildlife Areas

This farm rescues injured turtles of various species and rehabilitates them so they can be returned to sea.

3. Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

The fort today is a UNESCO World Heritage site thus leading to funding from the Netherlands government for conservation…

4. Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum Complex

Speciality Museums

By Dr-Dharshana

The house in which Martin Wickramasinghe was born has inspired the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust to established a Folk…

5. Dutch Reformed Church

Churches & Cathedrals

A living church, showing the simplicity of colonial Dutch architecture, containing fascinating gravestones of…

6. Rumasalla Mountain

Mountains

By Voyager_Nineteen71

According to the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman carried a mountain of herbs from India to Sri Lanka which were used to save the…

7. Galle Fort Lighthouse

Lighthouses

Situated inside the world heritage site of the Gale Fort.

8. Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

By nickandangels

The precinct is a collection of bars, restaurants and shops located in a beautifully restored colonial hospital…

9. Galle Fort Clock Tower

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is the iconic clock tower of the Galle fort built by the dutch.

10. Dalawella Beach

Beaches

By mohammedsyed86

It has a swinging rope with giant turtles swimming around.

11. Meera Mosque

Historic Sites

By 475vladimirm

Is a highly unusual construction combining eclectic architectural features that include a dash of baroque, British…

12. Galle International Cricket Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

Located in front of the Galle Fort and surrounded by the Indian ocean on two sides, this stadium has had a recent…

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