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Small Group Galle Fort City Walking Tour

Location Galle, Sri Lanka
$32.00
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Overview

Join me, for a 120-minute immersive tour of Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Starting at the Old Harbour—where Chinese, Arab, and European traders anchored—we’ll trace colonial history from Portuguese clay forts to Dutch stone walls. Explore bastions like Moon and Star, and landmarks such as the Dutch Reformed Church (1755), built as a vow for a child’s birth.

Discover how the fort’s walls withstood the 2004 tsunami, sparing it while devastating Galle City. Walk through the Dutch Hospital, now a vibrant cuisine hub. Learn about VOC trade, hidden tunnels, and coral cooling walls. Hear tales of Portuguese sieges where soldiers survived on cats and dogs.

See ballast bricks from Dutch ships and how foreign investments reshape this living heritage. From Flag Rock’s lighthouse ruins to tsunami survival stories, I’ll blend history with local lore. With 20 years’ expertise, this journey through resilience, architecture, and cultural fusion promises unforgettable insights.
Small Group Galle Fort City Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • In-person Guide: English
  • Hats on sunny days
  • Umbrellas on rainy days.
  • Bottled water
  • Use of bicycle
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
In the morning time, the walk will start from the Clock Tower. In the afternoons, it will start in front of Amangalla hotel, located in Galle fort.
In front of the sailors training institute (Southern Maritime Training Institute) that located opposite to the new post office of the Galle Fort. This point is again just outside the ancient entrance (old gate) of Galle Fort, located at the end of Baladaksha Mawatha (sea-side road).
Return details
This walk will be covering all iconic positions in Galle Fort. Please arrange your transportation back your residing place, back from the Flag Rock Bastion.

  • Galle Dutch Fort
    I'm a local guide from Galle. Join me on a journey through 400 years of history in this UNESCO World Heritage Site! What You’ll Experience: > Historic Landmarks – Explore the Dutch warehouse, new courts, Dutch Church, British Library, Amangalla Hotel, and Dutch Hospital. > International Cricket Playground – Watch a match for free! > Tsunami Resilience – Learn how Galle Fort survived the 2004 tsunami. > Cultural Fusion – See how European architecture blends with Sri Lankan heritage. Tour Highlights: Fort Walls & Defenses – hear tales of battles and trade. Wander charming streets with Dutch-era houses. Enjoy views from Flag Rock, Lighthouse Point, and Moon Bastion. Discover the colonial past and its sociocultural impact. Why Choose My Tour? - Licensed guide with 20 years of experience. - Engaging storytelling – history made fun! - Strong background in environmental science, history, and conflict studies – ask me anything! Let’s walk together – every stone has a story!

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If many tourists are booked the same time block, then not a private tour
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Small Group Galle Fort City Walking Tour

    Location Galle, Sri Lanka
    $32.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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