2
Loved it!
Gorgeous cooking teacher who was very knowledgeable and lovely and great group - loved it! Georgie
Galle Fort cooking class
+17 photos
At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $38 / person
- Location
- Galle, Sri Lanka
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 68 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Angel Sanju
- Meeting point
- From the entrance of Galle Fort. You can choose lighthouse or middle street to find us. It inside the elita seafood restaurant
Description
Sanju my self i do the cooking lesson in one of leading restaurant in galle fort. Specialy we do the lesson in back outdoor garden. Apart of that we provide free recipe book as well. Also you can get fresh spices from our stall. We are getting fresh vegetable and ingredients from village
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $38
- Senior (ages 65–90)
- $38
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $37
- Child (ages 5–12)
- $30
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Lunch
Dinner
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
68 reviews
How it compares in Galle
- No. 20 by number of reviews among 531 tours in Galle
- Starting price $38 is close to the typical $42 for tours of similar length in Galle
Excurgo comparison of 531 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Galle Fort cooking class take?
Galle Fort cooking class lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Galle Fort cooking class cost?
Prices start at $38 per person for this Galle experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Galle Fort cooking class run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Galle Fort cooking class cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $30, adults from $38. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Galle Fort cooking class for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is From the entrance of Galle Fort. You can choose lighthouse or middle street to find us. It inside the elita seafood restaurant. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Galle Fort cooking class offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(68)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
7
Super interactive and enjoyable!
We had a wonderful time learning how to cook some Sri Lankan curries at Gale Fort Cooking class through Chilli Dragon Spices at Elite Cafe. It was great to be involved with each step of preparing the curries. At the end we had way too much food for just the two of us to consume! The dishes were a bit too hot for us and I would recommend only using half the amount of chill. Ordering a Lion beer to take the heat of the dishes was a good idea. I look forward to cooking the dishes when I return home, with a little less chilli.
5
Family cooking class
We are very happy we found Shahira - it was a very special cooking experience in her apartment in Galle. We got to meet her family and share the meal we cooked with them afterwards. There was no special equipment, so we’ll be able to apply the knowledge back in our home kitchen. Shahira explained subtle nuances and techniques that will make our home curries better - and we did the cooking ourselves, it was a very hands-on class! We cooked several curries, chicken and vegetable ones, two types of rice, and mango and date pickle. Highly recommend this class if you want to learn or sharpen your skills in Sri Lankan cuisine cooking.
S
Delicious food, but could be more hands-on
We really enjoyed the cooking class! The food was delicious and the information shared was very interesting. However, we expected it to be a bit more interactive. Instead of everyone having their own cooking station, we mostly helped with some chopping here and there rather than fully cooking the dishes ourselves. Still, it was a lovely experience overall.
Operator response
Thank you for the feedback! While individual workstations and a 90-minute timeframe make for a fast paced and challenging session, we strive to pack in as much value as possible. Our goal is to give you a true taste of Sri Lankan cuisine and the confidence to recreate these curries at home. We’re so glad you joined us, and thank you for feedback.
T
Must book. Great experience!
Absolutely wonderful! Learned the basics about curry. Made several curries. Our cooking instructor’s English was perfect. The experience is well worth booking.
2
A must cooking class for cooking enthusiasts
A must do for those who want a real Sri Lankan family food experience . Shahira is a wonderful cook that enlightens you with her knowledge of all the traditional spices of Sri Lanka and how to use them , not just on cooking . What a blessing to Have found this cooking class and be so warmly invited into Shahira’s home. What we loved was we did the cooking and she simply guided us. And then we sat down for a feast. We did a few cooking classes in Sri Lanka and they were no where as good as this as we did the cooking not watching someone else do all the work !!!
C
Good time! Great food :)
It was the perfect amount of time and with one other couple it was fun without being crowded. The food was very good. A good value for the money.
M
Tasty cooking experience
This was a great cooking experience. We learned how to make the basis of Sri Lankan curries & cooked five different curries & a salad as a group. We then dined together at the end. The produce & spices were very fresh & the teacher was inclusive & skilled at leading the session. I highly recommend.
K
Wonderful experience
We had a great time learning to cook Sri Lanka cuisine in a relaxed setting. We ate the food together after the cooking class and everything was absolutely delicious!
P
A fab cooking class experience spiced with a smile
Sanju was very friendly and gave us great insights into how to make authentic Sri Lankan curries that we can “take home”!
Compare similar tours in Galle
- Lowest price: Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident — $15
- Best rated: Sea waves sri lankan cooking class — 5.0 (522 reviews)
- Shortest: Galle Fort cooking class — 1h 30min
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galle Fort cooking class | 1h 30min | 5.0 (68) | $38 | |
 Sea waves sri lankan cooking class | 3 hours | 5.0 (522) | $40 | View |
 Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class | 3h 30min | 5.0 (220) | $40 | View |
 Authentic Sri Lankan Cooking Class in Mirissa | 3 hours | 5.0 (35) | $32 | View |
 Sri Lankan Village Cooking Class Weligama | 3h 15min | 5.0 (3) | $25 | View |
 Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident | 1h 30min | 4.9 (120) | $15 | View |
 Cycling tour in Galle fort | 2 hours | 5.0 (5) | $34 | View |
from$38
5.0(68) Free cancellation