Galle Tours & Activities

About Galle Tours

Galle is a major city in Sri Lanka, located on the southern coast of the country. Galle is home to a rich culture and a vibrant history, being under the colonial rule of the Portuguese in the 16th century and the Dutch during the 18th century. One can see the colonial influences in the architecture, structures, traditions and forts to this day. Today, the vibrant city is the administrative capital of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka and boasts narrow, cobbled streets, laid back cafes, boutiques, hotels, artisan workshop, religious institutions and structures, pristine beaches, a wide variety of flora and fauna along with some of the most encapsulating views of the Indian Ocean.

One of the best ways to make the most of your time in this tropical paradise is to indulge in some of the best tours in Galle which include historic religious sites like Kalutara temple, Seenigama temple, Dutch Church and All Saints Church. Some of the top Galle tours include The Galle Fort and the Fort Walls, Unawatuna Beach, Ahangama beach, Rumasalla Mountain, Kottawa Jungle, Kataluwa Purvaraman Mahavihara Buddhist Temple and the Koggala Lake. The city is home to numerous museums like the Maritime Archeology Museum and the Historical Mansion Museum that are a must visit.

Galle is home to numerous shopping districts and shopping opportunities and offers vibrant markets like Church Street, Leyn Baan Street and the Elephant Walk boutique. Get a taste of the delicious Sri Lankan cuisine or experience eater sports in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean, a trip to Galle is definitely going to be an exciting and a memorable one.