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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

“This was the most incredible experience, from the beginning the hosts were welcoming and spent time to teach us all about different moonstones and explain the process. We selected the designs we liked which they had lots of options to be inspired by. The ring making process was reall interesting and they showed us how…”

539 reviews4 hoursFrom $13by chandralal jewelry works

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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

“We were really looked after by our guide. I am not a very strong swimmer as I have ms. Life jackets and snorkel equipment provided. Our guide provided a float which I was able to hold on to and he towed me out. We saw turtles and Read more”

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

Door-to-door transfer from Galle, Mirissa, Tangalle to Ella plus a Udawalawe jeep safari in an AC vehicle.

★ 4.9

“It was an excellent experience to travel to Udawalawa. Vehicle came on time and car was comfortable. A safari vehicle reached in no time after our arrival. We had amazing drive through Park and were lucky to see several elephants and birds. Both safari driver and volunteer guide (tonne paid at will) were keen on…”

186 reviews7 - 8 hoursFrom $48by Ceylon Nature Tours

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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

“Authentic Sri Lankan cooking and dining experience 💛 from the preparation to cooking to eating. It was all very traditional and I learnt so much about Sri Lankan cooking and food. Big bonus the food was delicious and there was sooo much! We ended up making 13 dishes! A must do!”

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

“We loved this! Never seen a mangrove forest up close and it felt like an unanticipated bucket-list experience. Our guide Hari was a lovely guy, very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and with a genuine passion for nature. We saw a chameRead 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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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

“Madawa is extremely knowledgeable but what is amazing about him was how his knowledge extends beyond just Galle. It is social, political, cultural and there is some satire thrown in too. Loved his walk.”

88 reviewsFrom $15.00by Madawa Galagedara

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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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