The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Galle, Southern Province

November 27, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Galle (Sinhalese: ගාල්ල; Tamil: காலி) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District.
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1. Galle Fort and City Cycling Tour

Chameera Cycling, No; 49/A Heenatigala Rd, Unawatuna 80600, Sri Lanka Chameera Cycling
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Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province and the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Before the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, Galle was the main port on the island and has reached the height of its development in the 18th century during the Dutch colonial period. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Portuguese in South and Southeast Asia that shows the interaction between Portuguese architectural styles and native traditions. The Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.

Inclusions: Bike rental, Helmets, Local guide, Bottled water and refreshments

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By melani m

We had a group of 15 including kids varing from age 6-18 years. There were kids who were not that good at cyling too. But with the help of super guidence everyone managed to complete 12km ride wihtout any complecations. We took the evening tour and with the breeze it wasn't tiring also. Everyone really enjoed the tour.

2. Shore Excursion to Galle Fort From Colombo Port

Apple Vacations Srilanka
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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, English Speaking Driver Cum Guide

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Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

3. Day Trip to Galle Dutch Fort (All-Inclusive)

Indigo Tours
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The Galle fort is a world heritage site and the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers. Experience the charms of Galle and Sri Lanka’s southwest coast on a day trip from Colombo, with an expert driver-guide. View endangered turtles at the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery;  and explore UNESCO-listed Galle Fort, where 17th-century ramparts enclose colonial buildings, museums and shops. Learn about Galle’s maritime history, and visit Talwatte's simple-but-moving Tsunami Photo Museum to chart the impact of the 2004 disaster. Before returning to Colombo, enjoy lunch and discover Bentota Beach and the River Madhu, where maze-like mangroves provide a haven for wildlife.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any expenses in personal nature

Reviewed By lorensramcy4

It was a great vacation in Sri Lanka. Mr. Sujee our guide was very good and he made our vacation memorable and fantastic. I like to thank Indigo Tours and the team for arranging everything on time. Thank You Sri Lanka.

4. Galle Day Tour

Colombo, Sri Lanka Traumland Tours
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Galle Dutch Fort day tour is one of most popular tours among travelers. This tour is ideal for travelers who has limited time or days in Sri Lanka and they prefer to experience something unique. This tour is a mixed of Heritage, Culture, Tradition and Nature. You will visit UNESCO World Heritage site -Galle Dutch Fort, have a nice walk around the fort and explore, you also will visit a sea turtle conservation project, visit Unawatuna Beach and other interesting sightseeing around Galle City. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families who are traveling with children.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By IlsuDirgin

We -a group of 11 people- traveled in Sri Lanka in a very difficult time, in the very week of corono virus outbreak started in the country. Dilhan, the owner of Traumland was personally our guide, and I can’t recommend him and his company enough. After one week in Sri Lanka with Dilhan, I can say with my 25 years of travel experience around the world, he is one of the the best travel professionals you can ever meet. We visited Negombo, Sigiriya, Dambulla Cave, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Mirissa, Galle and Colombo. Dilhan is very knowlegable, enthusiastic, energetic, and he loves his country. Despite all difficulties, limitations and last minute changes, he tried everything to make sure that our experience remains unforgettable. I appreciate him very much for his flexibility, his creative thinking and problem solving skills. We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka and would love to come back one day! I’d 100% recommend Traumland Tours. Don’t look for anybody else.

5. Full-Day Colombo City Tour (Private Car)

Colombo Fort Station, Colombo, Sri Lanka TravelbeingdoM
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This Full-Day narrated Colombo City Tour our will expose you to the brimming culture and history that is existing in Colombo. Throughout your tour learn more about the attractions you visit from your Private Guide’s narrations. This Tour is ideal for passengers with stopover at Colombo or those who prefer a whirlwind experience. The Tour schedule is flexible making it an even more convenient way to explore Sri Lanka’s commercial capitol. From the bustling streets to the vibrant markets with bargaining sellers, the posh boutique restaurants to pristine parks, witness it all. An ancient favorite of port-trading merchants, the city is a harmonious blend of religions and cultures. Your Private Guide will pick you from your hotel or seaport in a Private Vehicle.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By 115sanjana

We used a vehicle and driver from TravelbeindoM for our trip to and back from Trincomalee. Our Driver Dhushi was really nice, friendly and very helpful. We travelled with children so it was good to have a responsible and safe driver. He knew the areas well and was very patient with the children when explaining about the landscape and birds.

6. Sri Lanka Budget Tour package from Colombo 10 Days

Ceylon Classic Tours
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During this Round Tour, we will be sight-seeing areas in the following destinations: to The guests, we will be provided with good quality, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicles with a driver-guide to help with your tour and free wi-fi. All vehicles will have baby seats available if needed. We provide hotel accommodations for 9 nights in good quality hotels varying from Economy / Budget hotels to Standard Hotels to Luxury Hotels. The charges will change depending on your selection

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Accommodation, Bottled water, English speaking Driver/guide, All Entrance Fees at interest places and Historical sites.

Exclusions: Souvenir photos(available to purchase) , Excess luggage charges(where applicable), Alcoholic drinks(available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By Inspire46818516278

Thanks for your excellent service Ceylon classic tours. Your service is best during COVID-19 period. They had given a great ???? service by maintaining the distance with cleanliness which was very useful. I highly recommend this service to any body who plan to visit srilanka srilanka during COVID 19 ✍????????

7. Galle day tour

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The tour is tailor made to offer, real Sri lanka to travelers. The tour is very good value for money. .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Mexielle19

My family and I enjoyed a trip to northern Sri Lanka taking in the beautiful temples of Mihinthale, Tantirimale and Anuradhapura and enjoying the wonderful scenery in Jaffna and on our boat trip to Delft island. The Unique Travel were fantastic at organizing our tailor made tour to perfection! Hotels, guide and driver were of the highest quality and the whole tour was superb value for money! Thanks so much!

8. 8-Day Sri Lanka Classic Tour

Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka Total Travel Solution
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Explore the classic attractions of Sri Lanka on a 8-day tour that covers all six UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll be picked up at Bandaranaike International Airport on Day 1 and taken on a journey that balances the country's heritage, natural sites, and wildlife. Seven nights of accommodation are included, as well as breakfast. Destinations include Yala National Park, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) & Galle Fort.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights of accommodation at hotels listed in itinerary or similar category, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water (500 ml per person per day), English-speaking chauffeur-guide, Airport pick-up & drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: 4x4 jeep for Yala safari, Lunches & dinners & drinks, Gratuities, USD 300 per person supplement upgrade to 4star hotels / contact us for hotel list, USD 600 per person supplement upgrade to 5star hotels / contact us for hotel list, Entrance fees at sites

9. Day Excursions to Galle Fort & Bentota from Negombo

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Visit Galle, 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.

Inclusions: Air-condition Car/ Van/ Bus, English Speaking Driver Cum Guide, Complimentary WiFi Excess During the Travel (Subjected To Availability), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Madu River Mangrove Safari ( USD 40 Upto 02 Pax Additional Pax USD 10), Turtle hatchery ( USD 7 Per Person )

Reviewed By 203senuria

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service. Staff are extremely polite and friendly and I just want to say that, in addition to awesome food, we had a delightful waiter, “Dhanushka”. He had just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. He recognized that we wanted time to visit and made certain that we had everything we needed.

10. Beautiful Sri Lanka - 6 Days Tour (Colombo-Sigiriya-Kandy -Galle)

Colombo Sightseeing

Visit Sigiriya Rock Fortress located in the heart of Srilanka between the towns of Dambulla and Habarane which is one of the most popular attractions in Sri Lanka. Kandy -Sensitive slope nation breezes instigate the fog to tenderly part, uncovering brilliant houses in the midst of Kandy's implausible forested radiance. In the focal point of the town, three-wheelers lurch around elusive corners, raising a delicate splash that undermines the silk saris worn by neighborhood ladies. Galle - The city resembles no other city in Sri Lanka, and meandering around through the tight lanes makes you even overlook that you are in Sri Lanka. It really wants to walk the lanes of a medieval city in Europe! Extremely peculiar in away.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 5 nights accommodation, Accommodation - 1 Double room HB basis., Transport provided by high quality air conditioned Vehicles., Services will be provided by an English Speaking Sri Lankan Chauffeur Driver., We assure in case of vehicle breakdown or emergency will be replace with an another vehicle within a short period., This package include Fuel, Local Insurance and all Government Taxes., There are no additional charges for driver’s meals & accommodations., Airport paging and parking charges + Road High Way Charges included

Exclusions: Gratuities, Expenses of personal nature (telephone calls, laundry etc., Video & camera permits (Only for the selected places), Meals – Cost for Lunch (Food and drinks, unless specified), Any other expenses specifically not mentioned in this tour itinerary

Reviewed By Bohuslav D

U would like to thank Bishan Janith (tourguide) for a nice and stress free day in Galle and on the jungle beach.

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