Shore Excursion to Galle Fort From Colombo Port

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Stop At: Galle Fort, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Old Town of Galle and its Fortifications, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Galle Fort, in the Bay of Galle on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, was built first in 1588 by the Portuguese, then extensively fortified by the Dutch during the 17th century from 1649 onwards

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Galle Fort Lighthouse, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Galle Lighthouse is an onshore Lighthouse in Galle, Sri Lanka and is operated and maintained by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Hospital St Old Hospital Bldg, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Located in Galle, Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct as the name would suggest is a shopping mall located in a beautifully restored colonial building originally built during the Dutch occupation. It has a constantly growing selection of places to eat, drink or shop. Sugar Bistro has an outlet there as does The Hammock Restaurant and The Tuna and the Crab.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

This dutch place of worship is still preserved for visitors to see how the Dutch lived. the church still bears the names of the Dutch colonists, and the many tombstones bear witness to the long period of Dutch colonization

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Clock Tower, Rampart Street Galle Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

The Galle Clock Tower is located within the Galle Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Clock Tower is a popular landmark and overlooks the central Moon Bastion, on the site of the former guard room

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Colonial Post Office, Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Colonial Post Office located at main entrance of galle fort

Stop At: Galle International Stadium, Colombo Road, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka

Galle International Stadium is a cricket stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, situated near the Galle fort and fringed on two sides by the Indian Ocean. It is considered to be one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world

Duration: 10 minutes