Galle Fort and City Cycling Tour
Galle, Sri Lanka
Trip Type: Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
Duration: 4 hours
This 4-hour bike tour will take you all around Galle, the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Learn about this fortified city built by the Portuguese as you pedal along the seaside path to view the city's various attractions.
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This 4-hour bike tour will take you all around Galle, the fourth largest city in Sri Lanka. Learn about this fortified city built by the Portuguese as you pedal along the seaside path to view the city's various attractions.Your tour starts at 2:30pm.
After a short briefing with your experienced English-speaking local guide, you will ride to Galle city (approx. 5km on Galle matara main road on the south coast). Along the route you will see many activities of the local people and fishermen. After you reach Galle city, you will visit Galle Fort, cycling along the seaside towards the old warehouse entrance. Galle Fort covers an area of 52 hectares (130 acres).
Learn about some important heritage monuments in the fort, including the Dutch Reformed Church, the old Dutch government house, the residence of the Commander, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque, the All Saints Anglican Church, the Clock Tower and the Galle Lighthouse.
It usually takes a full day to explore Galle Fort properly, but you will be able to cycle leisurely to cover most of the area in a few hours. After cycling inside the Galle Fort, you will come out from the new entrance that was constructed in 1873, which is used until today. Before your tour ends, you will also visit the Murugan Hindu Temple and the fruit market and vegetable market.
After a short briefing with your experienced English-speaking local guide, you will ride to Galle city (approx. 5km on Galle matara main road on the south coast). Along the route you will see many activities of the local people and fishermen. After you reach Galle city, you will visit Galle Fort, cycling along the seaside towards the old warehouse entrance. Galle Fort covers an area of 52 hectares (130 acres).
Learn about some important heritage monuments in the fort, including the Dutch Reformed Church, the old Dutch government house, the residence of the Commander, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Dutch Hospital, the Meera Mosque, the All Saints Anglican Church, the Clock Tower and the Galle Lighthouse.
It usually takes a full day to explore Galle Fort properly, but you will be able to cycle leisurely to cover most of the area in a few hours. After cycling inside the Galle Fort, you will come out from the new entrance that was constructed in 1873, which is used until today. Before your tour ends, you will also visit the Murugan Hindu Temple and the fruit market and vegetable market.
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