Galle City Sightseeing Tour by Tuk Tuk
Description
Explore Galle’s beauty and culture in a private tuk-tuk with a local driver. We’ll start by picking you up from your hotel, then visit the iconic Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO site perfect for walking, sightseeing, and photos. Next, see the famous stilt fishermen, a unique and traditional coastal fishing method. Then enjoy a scenic boat safari on Koggala Lake to Cinnamon Island, where you’ll discover local cinnamon production. The tour continues with stops at a traditional jewelry workshop, a Hindu temple, Kaluwella Christian Church, the Dutch Market, a herbal Ayurvedic center, and a historic rock temple. Finally, relax at Koggala Beach, where you can walk the shore, try street food, and take in the tropical vibe. We’ll return you to your hotel or original pick-up point at the end of the tour.
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where you can walk around, go sightseeing, and take memorable photos.
Habaraduwa Turtle Hatchery. The "Sea Turtle Farm & Hatchery" is a non - profitable organization which is maintained for the survival of Sea Turtles for the next generation. From the past, due to the cruel activities of humans, there is a danger that turtles are facing extinction. These rare varieties of Sea Turtles are destroyed by man day by day. It is the duty of each and every one to take action to save these turtles from extinction for the sake of our future generation.
Stilt fishermen. The Stilt Fishing is one of the most interesting traditional fishing methods of Sri Lanka. These are the fisher folk who engage in fishing from a narrow pole tied to a stick installed on the sea bed. For the scenic picture it creates, stilt fishermen become a huge attraction for those passing-by, especially tourists.
Koggala River Boat Safari to Cinnamon island our next stop. Cinnamon island where can find all cinnamon related products in here. The people who live in here doing cinnamon cultivation for a way of living. It is a great opportunity to observe the traditional cinnamon industry in here on the way back we stop for fish massage. After having such a great boat ride at Koggala Lake you will reach maximum and tremendous memories.
If you want to buy and see something, likely go to the spice and herbal garden
The Old Dutch Market in Galle, also known as the Green Market, is a vibrant and historic marketplace situated in a 300-year-old colonial-style building. Characterized by its large white pillars and open-sided structure, the market offers a glimpse into Sri Lanka's colonial past. It's renowned for its fresh produce, including exotic fruits like rambutan, wood-apple, and mangosteen, as well as local spices and seafood. Visitors can experience the lively atmosphere of a traditional Sri Lankan market, interact with friendly vendors, and enjoy the rich cultural heritage that the market embodies. The market operates daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and entry is free
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Pickup Locations & Times
The pickup time is visible at the start time of the tour. You must be ready 10 minutes before we pick you up from your place.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
We had an Absolutly fantastic day, our guide was friendly and gracious . He was ready and willing to tailor make our trip according to our preferences . Thank you
Very good tour. Covered the main sites with a helpful and informative driver. Just about the right length on a hot day. Would definitely recommend.
Scan. There are not real fishermen's.. they are just pretending to fishing just to earn money from tourist.. don't visit
I love Tuk Tuks. They are a great way to quickly get to key sights in the Fort. The Fort is a marvelous piece of military defensive construction and so old. I liked being able to wander and look at things at my own pace on our stops. The driver was very helpful.
The tour guy supposed to pick us up from our hotel instead he insisted for us to take another tuktuk to meet him at the old town which is far away. He can barely speak English btw. We cancelled the tour unfortunately.
Best day we've had here on our trip. We had so much fun, our driver/ guide was very friendly and informative. We weren't rushed at each of the places that we visited and had the option of choosing what we were most interested in. The lake cruise was the absolute highlight, our guide was great with very good English. The monkeys were absolutely awesome 👍 I'm so glad that we booked our day.
Had a great time. In particular, the turtles, the fishermen and the herb garden. Our driver was very careful, attentive and good company. Can thoroughly recommend.
Totally awesome. Loved the flexibility, and the content. Driver was patient, spoke great English and was very keen we had. Great time. Well worth the money. Def book this
Very enjoyable tour. Even though it was a 4 hour tour, the drivers were very patient and accommodating for staying at certain places longer, which meant the tour ended up going for the whole day. Highly recommend!
The guide was very good, took us all around Galle and showed us the local spots. Very patient and took us where we wanted to go. The tour was flexible and we could choose our own adventure. Highly recommended
