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Free tour

Free walking tour through the Historic Bastions in Galle Fort!

4.84
Excellent(136)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Malik
Registered on 27 January 2023
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Hi, I'm Malik from Galle, Sri Lanka. I'm working as a tour coordinator while working as a tourist driver for my direct clients. I have experience with traveling around this island but I'm more excited to do some walking trails in my hometown (Galle). I will explain the history of the fort while walking through each bastion. We can visit churches/mosques/temples/museums etc... So... Welcome to my City!!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hi everyone, and welcome to Galle.

Galle (Gale) is said to take its name from "Gallus", the Latin word for rooster, and Galle (Puncto de Galle, Pinto Galle, Pontogal) first appeared on Ptolemy's world map of the 2nd century AD where it is mentioned as a busy port, trading with Greece, Persia, Rome, Arabia, China, and others.

On November 15, 1505 a Portuguese explorer and military commander, Lorenzo de Almeida (Son of the Portuguese Viceroy of Goa) landed in Ceylon and established a settlement here thus permitting the expansion of the Portuguese Empire in Asia.
Getting interested noh!!!! haha.
The story doesn't end up with the Portuguese...next Dutch and then British!!!

So let's have a fine cup of tea and start the journey...The Bastion Tour/Museum visits/Sunset/Antiques and more interests..

Starting from the entrance, you will get the chance to witness,

  • Old Harbour
  • Dutch Church
  • Dutch Hospital
  • Mosque
  • Light House
  • Flag Rock
  • Buddhist Temple
  • Dutch Prison
  • Clock Tower


Ending the tour at the Sunset viewpoint!.
See you soon😉

Ayubowan!
Malik Perera
Ceylon Eco Love Tours


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
26H9+942, Baladaksha Mawatha, Galle 80000, Sri Lanka
We meet at the Old Gate entrance point to Galle Fort...Which is easy to find while walking along "Baladaksha Street" (Parellel to the beach)..Will be wearing a cap and with a side bag..
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Outside visit
Baladaksha Mawatha
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.84
Excellent(136)
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By category
Professionalism
4.98
Fun
4.75
Communication
4.93
Quality
4.97
Route
4.93

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free walking tour through the Historic Bastions in Galle Fort!
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 7 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.
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