• The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic
  • The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic
  • The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic
  • The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic
  • The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic

The Five-Star Galle Fort Walk with an Academic

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ID: GYG880501-1384812
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Country: Sri Lanka

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Walk through the streets and monuments of the Galle Fort with a history-savy Academic who loves Colonial History , Street Food and Art.
In this exciting Galle Fort tour , we will be treating the place an Emotion - a place where smiles , tears and blood was seen in the past , a place that everybody comes to relax at present. Rather than a simple description of history , we would connect with you and your personal value systems about colonialism , identify the pros and cons , bring it to the Fort that we are touring and end the tour with a smile , leaving food for thought at bedtime. We will also be tasting some of the unique street food available at Fort , which also reflect the culinary traditions in Sri Lanka. The tour can be customized in ways that it is interesting for kids - painting on the ramparts . for adults - a hot chocolate while enjoying the sunset or joining the locals for game of volleyball or cricket. At the end of the day , you take home , a memorable tale of the one and only living heritage in the world.

Highlights

  • The Amangalla Hotel and The Dutch Protestant Church
  • The Marine Museum
  • The Black Fort or the First Portugese Fort in Sri Lanka
  • The Akersloot Bastion and the Dutch Hospital
  • The Galle Lighthouse , The Bastions and The Clocktower

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Galle Fort can be extremely hot during midday. Thus, it is advised to book tours between 7am and 9am in the morning or between 3.30pm and 5pm in the evening.
We will meet at the Tennis Court inside the Fort.
INCLUDED
  • A guidebook to Galle by Norah Roberts
  • Marine Museum Entrance Tickets
  • Black Fort Entrance Tickets
  • Bottled Water
  • Street Food Snack
  • Hot Chocolate or Ceylon Tea
  • Paint and Paper
  • English / French Speaking Guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • No main meals or beverages
  • No tips or donations
  • No vehicle transport
  • No personal expenses

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.