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Galle Fort Leisure & Relaxing Walk
2h30
By walk
About this activity
We recommend doing this walk earlier in the morning or in the evening to avoid midday heat. We start our Galle Fort walk old Dutch gate you meet your experienced English speaking local guide.
Galle Fort covers an area of 52 hectares (130 acres) and the important heritage monuments in the fort includes the Dutch Reformed Church with its historic belfry dated 1707 and cast in 1709 that rings every hour, the old Dutch government house, the residence of the Commander, Great Warehouse near the Old Gate built around 1669 to store spices and ship equipment that is now National Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Buddhist temple built at the site of Portuguese Roman Catholic church, the All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871, the 1882 Clock Tower and the 1939 Galle Lighthouse and many more to see.
It usually takes a full day to explore Galle Fort properly, but by walk we should be able to carry out in a leisurely and relaxing manner.
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Galle Fort covers an area of 52 hectares (130 acres) and the important heritage monuments in the fort includes the Dutch Reformed Church with its historic belfry dated 1707 and cast in 1709 that rings every hour, the old Dutch government house, the residence of the Commander, Great Warehouse near the Old Gate built around 1669 to store spices and ship equipment that is now National Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Buddhist temple built at the site of Portuguese Roman Catholic church, the All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871, the 1882 Clock Tower and the 1939 Galle Lighthouse and many more to see.
It usually takes a full day to explore Galle Fort properly, but by walk we should be able to carry out in a leisurely and relaxing manner.
Included
- Bottled water
- Local taxes
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Food tasting
- Light refreshments
- Local guide
- Snacks
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Features
Tourism
60%
Original
45%
Sport
45%
Cultural
20%
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