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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Private transportation
Use of bicycle
Bottled water
Umbrellas on rainy days.
Hats on sunny days
Meeting Points
Departure
Amangalla
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.
Return
Flag Rock Bastion
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.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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If many tourists are booked the same time block, then not a private tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Private transportation
Use of bicycle
Bottled water
Umbrellas on rainy days.
Hats on sunny days
Meeting Points
Departure
Amangalla
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.
Return
Flag Rock Bastion
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.
Itinerary
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Galle Fort
Galle Fort Walking Tour with Inspiring Stories! Join me to experience 400 years of history in this UNESCO World Heritage Site!
LISTEN TO THE STORIES OF: the origin of the local name Galla; how the fort’s walls withstood the 2004 tsunami waves; how the Chinese-dominated ancient cinnamon trade was overtaken by the Portuguese; how the Colombo Fort was built by cheating the local king with a piece of leather; how their soldiers suffered 3 months by eating cats and dogs; how the Dutch replaced them and cheated the local king with two copies of treaties ... and many more
HIGHLIGHTS:
Clock Tower; Front Wall with 3-Bastions; Ammunition Store with tunnel; Streets; Flag-Rock Bastion; Lighthouse; Dutch Hospital; Old Entrance; Old Post Office; Dutch Church; Amangalla Hotel.
Why Choose My Tour?
- Licensed guide with 20 years of experience.
- Strong background in environmental science, history, and conflict studies – Listen to Inspiring Stories!
