4-Hour Cycling Tour in Galle Fort with Heritage Monuments

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Cycle through the historic streets of Galle Fort
• 02 Explore heritage monuments inside the fortified old city
• 03 See landmarks including the Galle Lighthouse and Clock Tower
• 04 Discover architecture shaped by Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule

Go for a cycling tour in Galle, Sri Lanka, and explore this historic city on the southwest coast of the island. Discover Galle Fort, the fortified old city founded by Portuguese colonists in the 16th century, where stone sea walls expanded by the Dutch encircle car-free streets lined with architecture reflecting Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule.

Explore the important heritage monuments inside the fort, including the Dutch Reformed Church, the old Dutch Government House, the residence of the Commander, the Great Warehouse near the Old Gate, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Buddhist temple built on the site of a Portuguese Roman Catholic church, All Saints Anglican Church, the Clock Tower, and the Galle Lighthouse.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Galle

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cycling Through Galle Fort and Heritage Landmarks

• Start the Galle cycling tour at 02:15 pm with your guide.

• After a short briefing, ride to Galle city and visit Galle Fort. Explore the important heritage monuments inside the fort, including the Dutch Reformed Church, the old Dutch Government House, the residence of the Commander, the Great Warehouse near the Old Gate, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque built in 1904, the Buddhist temple built on the site of a Portuguese Roman Catholic church, All Saints Anglican Church, the Clock Tower, and the Galle Lighthouse.

• Depart from the New Gate.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Good-quality cycles

• Experienced local guide

• Helmet

• Water and refreshments

• All government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Gratuity

Know before you go

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

• The recommended minimum age is 10 years.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.

• Not recommended for participants with heart or other medical conditions.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Galle, Sri Lanka

Tour start

Galle, Sri Lanka

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.