Galle Guided Fort Tour with Lighthouse Keeper
- 0–0.5 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Step back in time through the ancient cobblestone streets of Galle Fort on a journey led by its very own official lighthouse keeper.Discover hidden architectural secrets, centuries of maritime history, and breathtaking coastal views.This authentic walking tour takes you inside the fortress to experience its rich heritage and vibrant fort life through the eyes of a resident expert
Inclusions
What's included
- Guest can borrow an umbrella
What's not
- Expensive items, knifes, weapons, polyurethane bags, drugs, alcohol
Itinerary
"Walk along the historic ramparts,learn about the colonial architecture and history, explore key bastions,and discover the stories behind the fort's landmark structure with a residential lighthouse keeper "
1) Start at the Galle Lighthouse -Step into the lighthouse keeper's garden for close -up photos, fascinating history, and technical details 2)Falg Rock Bastion -Located at the southern most tip of Galle originally used by the Portuguese and Dutch as a signalling station 3)Dutch Reformed Church -Discover one of the sri lanka's oldest Protestant places of worship, the Dutch Reformed Church in Galle 4) Old Dutch Gate and Harbour -Walk the maritime entryway used during Dutch and British colonial trading eras marked by VOC company logo 5) Old Dutch Hospital -Located on hospital street this 18th century landmark was originally built as a hospital for Dutch officers 6) Moon Star Sun and Vishmark bastions -Explore the northern defense line once used to defend the fort, and admire sweeping Harbour views 7 -The Clock Tower -Standing near the main entrance this histrionic stone Tower was built in 1883 by Dr Peter Daniel Anthonise
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Galle lighthouse, Dutch hospital street, Galle fort Sri Lanka
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Galle: Guided Fort Tour with a lighthouse keeper
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Galle
- Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 608 experiences we list in Galle.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Galle
Galle is a southern Sri Lankan port city whose Dutch-era fort, with ramparts above the sea, shelters cafés, churches and old merchant houses.
Galle Fort was started by the Portuguese in the late sixteenth century and extensively built by the Dutch in the seventeenth, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside its thick sea walls, people still live and work among Dutch-style houses, mosques, churches and small galleries. A circuit of the ramparts at sunset, passing the lighthouse and the clock tower, is the favourite local walk.
Top-ranked sights in Galle: Galle Fort , Galle Lighthouse.
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