Galle Day Tour

Historic Dutch Fort with charming streets and stunning ocean views.

Galle is a jewel of Sri Lanka's southern coast, a city where classic Dutch architecture meets a tropical setting. The historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, invites you to wander through its charming, narrow streets filled with boutiques, cafes, and sweeping ocean views.

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Coastal charm mixed with colonial history

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Galle Fort Tour FAQ

Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Sri Lanka's southern coast, built by the Portuguese in 1588 and later expanded by the Dutch. Its colonial ramparts, cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and ocean views make it one of Asia's most charming destinations.

Galle is approximately 125 km south of Colombo airport and takes about 2-2.5 hours via the Southern Expressway. Blue Waves Tours provides direct private transfers at fixed rates.

Near Galle, visit Unawatuna beach, sea turtle hatcheries at Kosgoda, surf at Weligama, go whale watching in Mirissa, and explore Jungle Beach. Our drivers know all the best nearby stops.