Shore Excursion to Galle Fort From Colombo Port
Description
Visit the Galle which is the capital city of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The town has a World Heritage Site to its name and that is predominantly responsible for its popularity with tourists. This is the 300-year-old Dutch Fort, but there are other historical buildings to view as well.
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Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards
Galle Lighthouse is an onshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority
Located in Galle, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct as the name would suggest is a shopping mall located in a beautifully restored colonial building originally built during the Dutch occupation. It has a constantly growing selection of places to eat, drink or shop. Sugar Bistro has an outlet there as does The Hammock Restaurant and The Tuna and the Crab.
This dutch place of worship is still preserved for visitors to see how the Dutch lived. the church still bears the names of the Dutch colonists, and the many tombstones bear witness to the long period of Dutch colonization
The Galle Clock Tower is located within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Clock Tower is a popular landmark and overlooks the central Moon Bastion, on the site of the former guard room
Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, has a long history as a port on old east-west exchange courses, administered progressively by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. That legacy is reflected in its engineering, blending pilgrim structures in with elevated structures and shopping centers. The monumental Colombo National Museum, committed to Sri Lankan history, outskirts rambling Viharamahadevi Park and its mammoth Buddha.
A Unesco World Heritage Site, this noteworthy city is a joy to investigate by walking, a perpetually outlandish old exchanging port favored by forcing Dutch-frontier structures, antiquated mosques, and houses of worship, terrific chateaus and exhibition halls.
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Pickup Locations & Times
* Please use shuttle Bus & Meet your driver at Gate No 01 /01 A
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Reviews(2)
While the tour sounded good, our guide gave us almost no information about where we were and its importance. While it was a very hot day and made it hard to do things he did not give us information unless we questioned him. He seemed like a nice guy just unprepared to lead a tour. Description was more or less right, we did not receive any local fruit or juice which would have been appreciated. Lunch was our cost, which we knew, but rather pricey and we were not asked if we wanted to stop. He tried to add on a boat tour, we declined and a stop to see turtles, while interesting, really not worth the 10 dollars extra and then they wanted an additional donation.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, David_T. We're disappointed to hear that your Galle Fort all-day tour did not meet your expectations. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the lack of information provided by your guide about the significance of the locations visited. Your feedback is important to us, and we will address this with our team to ensure that future guests receive informative and engaging tours. We regret that you did not receive the local fruit or juice that is typically included in our tours. We will review our processes to ensure that all advertised amenities are provided consistently. Regarding the optional boat tour and turtle stop, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the additional costs and donation requests. Your feedback will help us improve our communication with guests regarding optional activities and associated costs. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable and informative experience in the future.
We had a tour with guide Aaron and he did a excellent job at explaining things and taking us to the places we wanted to see. I highly recommend Aaron for a tour.
