Galle Fort Tours

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You might be free to wander around today, but Galle Fort wasn't always so welcoming! Get to know the story behind this mighty stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

Head on over to Fort Galle, pay the entry fee and find out why Galle Fort is a favorite among visitors. You might like to stick around a while, because there are some other worthwhile attractions near this history-filled fortress. Unawatuna Beach, Jungle Beach and Galle Lighthouse are our top picks.

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Zylan Colombo

Zylan Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Cinnamon Gardens
per person
Jun 27 - Jun 30
Roundtrip flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Colombo (CMB)
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Such a cool place. Very easy- nice pool, view and restaurant. I will be back

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Opulent Comfort Suites

Opulent Comfort Suites

3 out of 5
Colombo 02
per person
Jun 27 - Jun 30
Roundtrip flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Colombo (CMB)
No reviews
MaRadha Colombo

MaRadha Colombo

3 out of 5
Bambalapitiya
per person
Jun 27 - Jun 30
Roundtrip flight included
Indianapolis (IND) to Colombo (CMB)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Excellent service. We had a better experience than the 5-star hotels we stayed in during our holiday. Every staff was excellent / Very welcoming place. Will stay again

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

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Tours & day trips

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Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $120 per adult*
Sigiriya and Dambulla Private Full-Day Guided Tour

Water activities

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Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay

Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $76 per adult
Discover SCUBA Diving in Beautiful Unawatuna Bay

Food, drink & nightlife

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South coast wild wonders Sinharaja, Yala, River safari,Galle

South coast wild wonders Sinharaja, Yala, River safari,Galle

Free cancellation available
Price is $255 per adult
South coast wild wonders Sinharaja, Yala, River safari,Galle

Classes & workshops

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Surfing Lessons at Unawatuna

Surfing Lessons at Unawatuna

Activity duration is 2 hours
5.0 out of 5 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
Surfing Lessons at Unawatuna

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter from Koggala

Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter from Koggala

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $5,439 per adult*
Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter from Koggala

Reviews of Galle Fort

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Popular places to visit

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Galle Clock Tower

4/5(20 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Galle with a stop at Galle Clock Tower. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle Clock Tower
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Galle International Cricket Stadium

4/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Galle International Cricket Stadium during your trip to Galle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Galle International Cricket Stadium
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Jungle Beach

4/5(14 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Jungle Beach during your travels in Rumassala?

Jungle Beach
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Unawatuna Beach

4/5(42 reviews)

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at Unawatuna Beach, a popular beach in Unawatuna. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Unawatuna Beach
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Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa

You can take time to visit Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa during your travels to Galle. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Spa Ceylon Boutique & Urban Spa
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Dutch Reformed Church

4.5/5(10 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Galle with a visit to Dutch Reformed Church. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dutch Reformed Church

Best Lodging Options Near Galle Fort

The Fort Printers
The Fort Printers
4.5 out of 5
39 Pedlar Street, Galle
The Fort Printers
Le Grand Galle by Asia Leisure
Le Grand Galle by Asia Leisure
5 out of 5
No 30 Park Road, Kaluwalla, Galle, Galle District
Le Grand Galle by Asia Leisure
Mango House
Mango House
2.5 out of 5
03, Leyn Baan Cross Street, Fort, Galle, Southern Province
Mango House
56 by Deco
56 by Deco
3 out of 5
56 Lighthouse Street, Fort, Galle, Southern Province
56 by Deco
Galle Fort Hotel
Galle Fort Hotel
5 out of 5
No 28, Church Street,Galle Fort, Galle
Galle Fort Hotel
The Heritage Galle Fort
The Heritage Galle Fort
3.5 out of 5
27 Church St, Galle, SP
The Heritage Galle Fort
Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House
Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House
3.5 out of 5
65 Lighthouse St, Galle, SP
Mrs Wijenayake's Beach Haven Guest House
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
5 out of 5
25 Rampart Street, Galle Fort, Galle
Taru Villas Rampart Street - Galle Fort
The Bartizan
The Bartizan
3 out of 5
77 Pedlar Street, Galle Fort, Galle
The Bartizan
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