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15 Best Galle Tours In Sri Lanka

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The 15 most popular galle tours in Sri Lanka. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.

15 Best Galle Tours In Sri Lanka

Galle: Traditional Gems & Jewellery Workshop with Transfers - Gemstone Time: Handling Moonstones, Garnets, and the Real-vs-Fake Lesson
Galle, Gems & Jewellery Workshops, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Galle: Traditional Gems & Jewellery Workshop with Transfers

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1.Galle: Traditional Gems & Jewellery Workshop with Transfers

Learn traditional silver jewelry making in Galle with hands-on ring steps, gemstone ID tips, and lunch or dinner plus tuk tuk pickup.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“A wholesome experience making rings with a local family. They make a real effort to keep you apart of the process and watching your ring form in front of you. They make sure you are happy with everything you have, definitely recommend the workshop ❤️”

539 reviews4 hoursFrom $13by chandralal jewelry works

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Galle Fort Walking tour - Finding the Clock Tower Start Point in Galle Fort (No Guesswork)
Galle, Galle & Galle Fort Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Galle Fort Walking tour

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2.Galle Fort Walking tour

Walk Galle Fort’s ramparts with a local guide, hitting Dutch bastions, church, hospital, lighthouse, and stories that connect past to Sri Lanka today.

★ 4.9

“Excellent tour - the best walking tour ive had in SL so far. Madawa was very knowledgeable about both the fort and history of SL. tour best in early morning (cool) or evening (evening flowers and sunset!).”

285 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $15by Madawa Galagedara

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Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa - Parrot Rock: The Reef Area Your Guide Targets
Galle, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching & Snorkeling

Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

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3.Snorkeling with Turtles in Mirissa

Private turtle snorkeling near Mirissa, no boat needed. Swim with sea turtles and reefs, plus you get underwater photos and videos.

★ 5.0

“Very nice experience! We had a great tule together with our guide who showed us to some great places to see the turtles. Would absolutely recommend!”

268 reviewsFrom $25.00by Snorkeling Turtles In Mirissa

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Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari - Pickup and the AC road: what the transfer feels like
Ella, Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam's Peak, Galle, Safari, Tour Reviews, Yala & Udawalawe Safaris

Galle/Mirissa/Hiriketiya: Drop to Ella & Udawalawa Safari

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Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class - Getting there: pickup and a realistic time commitment
Cooking Classes, Galle, Galle & Galle Fort Tours, Sri Lankan Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class

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6.Galle Unawatuna Cooking Class

Learn traditional Sri Lankan curries in Galle, with a small group, market stop, and lunch plus dinner included for about 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“What an incredible experience. This was so much fun and the food was by far the best we had in Sri Lanka. Everything was so well organized. It's such a beautiful kitchen too. I can't recommend this enough. Thank you to Madha for being such a wonderful teacher.”

142 reviewsFrom $30by Galle Unawatuna Traditional Cooking Class

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Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles - How the 2 Hours Usually Feel: Pickup to Freshwater Finish
Galle, Snorkeling, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching & Snorkeling

Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

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7.Mirissa Unforgettable Snorkeling Experience with Turtles

Swim with sea turtles off Mirissa with hotel pickup, provided gear, friendly guidance, snacks, and a quick 2-hour private trip.

★ 5.0

“I was very satisfied with the snorkeling trip and saw plenty of turtles, which was an amazing experience. However, it is quite expensive considering that you can also walk into the sea on your own and potentially see turtles without a tour. Overall still a nice experience, but the price feels a bit high.”

120 reviewsFrom $24.00by Mirissa Adventure

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Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter) - Pickup, Drop-Off, and the Comfort of Going Private
Bentota River Safaris, Galle, Safari, Tour Reviews, Wildlife

Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

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8.Bentota River Safari By BTM (Mangrove & Wildlife Encounter)

Private Bentota River mangrove safari with wildlife spotting, bird watching and hotel pickup in Sri Lanka, 2-hour cruise from $32.

★ 5.0

“It was a great trip. Our driver was very friendly and helpful. In Bentota we went on a boat with Sumal and he was the perfect guide. He knows everything about this area and we had the chance to see monkeys, iguanas, birds, flying foxes, Read more”

108 reviewsFrom $32.00by Bentota Travel Mart

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Galle, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Surf lesson in weligama by surf and stay Srilanka .

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9.Surf lesson in weligama by surf and stay Srilanka .

Beachfront beginner surf lesson in Weligama with Surf & Stay: safety briefing, 1–2 hour coaching, gear included, optional photos, $20.

★ 5.0

“Waited for my pickup at my accomodation as confirmed in the ticket from Viator, however it never showed up. I also had no communication from the operator, either at the time of booking, between booking and activity, or after the no-show. IRead more”

95 reviewsFrom $20.00by Surf and stay sri lanka

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Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up) - The whale-watching zone: who you might see and what to watch for
Cruises & Boat Tours, Galle, Private, Tour Reviews, Whale Watching, Whale Watching & Snorkeling

Sports Boat- Private Whale Watching Trip( free breakfast & paid pick-up)

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Half-Day Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour in Galle - Where you meet and what you’re given right away
Cycling & Village Tours, Cycling Tours, Galle, Galle & Galle Fort Tours, Half-Day, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-Day Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour in Galle

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11.Half-Day Lagoon and Village Cycling Tour in Galle

Easy 12-km bike ride through Galle lagoons and villages, with mangroves wildlife views and factory stops for $25.

★ 5.0

“We had a fantastic tour and I would highly recommended it. You don't need to be a good cyclist to enjoy the tour. Our guide was fantastic and the stops along the way are all worth a visit. We had been in Sri Lanka for 3 weeks and the tour was a definite highlight.”

90 reviewsFrom $25.00by Chameera Cycling

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Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident - Portuguese, Dutch, and English Influence You Can Actually See
Galle, Galle & Galle Fort Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

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12.Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident

Galle Fort Clock Tower walk with local guide Madawa: Dutch-era walls, 360° views, Portuguese and English influence, private 90-minute tour

★ 5.0

“We loved our tour with Madawa! He shared all of his knowledge and love for Galle, and it was a really interesting tour. Would definitely recommend!”

88 reviewsFrom $15.00by Madawa Galagedara

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PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners - The 1.5-hour plan: foam to fiberglass in one session
Galle, Private, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners

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13.PRIVATE Surf Lesson for Beginners

A private 1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Weligama with a calm instructor, foam board practice, safety drills, and fast wave time.

★ 5.0

“I had an amazing experience with Ama surf school, particularly with my very patient instructor, Akila. I was concerned that learning to surf for the first time in my 30s might be difficult but I was already riding waves into shore within 30 minutes of my lesson. Would highly recommend for anyone considering giving it…”

80 reviewsFrom $20by Ama Surf School

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Scooter rent - Price and value: what $10 per group really means
Galle, Scooter Rentals, Tour Reviews

Scooter rent

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14.Scooter rent

Scooter rental in Sri Lanka with hotel pickup, helmet included, and 24-hour freedom from Tangalle near Galle. Value-priced.

★ 5.0

“We booked (admittedly last minute) and booking confirmed but with no comms form provider we eventually found out they were fully booked booked for months ahead. Clearly haven’t updated system that links to viator”

77 reviewsFrom $10.00by Scooter Rental Sri Lanka

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Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Hiriketiya/Tangalle: Day Trip to Ella - 5:30 AM pickup and the ride you’re paying for
1-Day Tours, Ella, Nine Arch Bridge & Little Adam's Peak, Galle, Tour Reviews

Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Hiriketiya/Tangalle: Day Trip to Ella

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15.Galle/Weligama/Mirissa/Hiriketiya/Tangalle: Day Trip to Ella

Full-day Ella Highlands trip from Galle with temple, Ravana Falls, tea factory, scenic train to Nine Arch Bridge, zipline, and Little Adam’s Peak.

★ 4.9

“The guide Chamarindu was excellent - he was very pleasant and patient & did a fantastic job.. Overall we had a great day! Thank you for everything again :)”

77 reviews12 hoursFrom $57by Shehan Safari Jeep Tours

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