Aesthetic City of Galle: One Day Tour✨

Located on the Southern Coastline, Galle is a bucketlist destination. The city is borded by a breathtaking view of the ocean. Explore the Galle Fort, which is an elegant architectural masterpiece and also an amazing area for sightseeing. You can walk around the streets, try out cozy cafes and capture aesthetic photographs. Galle can be accessed easily via train or an express way bus. A single day is enough to cover the entire city. Your Galle tour can be adjusted to suit your budget.

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Things to Do 🚶🏽

Galle Dutch Fort

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This is the heart of the city and where you could spend the most of your day tour.

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National Museum Galle

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To anyone curious to know a bit about the history and culture of our humble island, here's a place for you.

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Places to Eat 🍽️

Aluroma Family Restaurant

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The restaurants inside Galle Fort are relatively expensive, so if you are looking for a budget friendly lunch, this is a good place. Located about a kilometer away from the Fort. The food and beverages are delicious. Fair portions. Sea view.

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A Minute by Tuk Tuk Restaurant

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Lunch with a sea view! Affordable. Good portions.

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KiXi

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More of a brunch and dessert spot. Aesthetic cafe. A bit fancy.

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In a mood for ice cream🍦? Check these out!

1. Roadside Ice cream Vendors

Popsicles and Cones are a must-have to beat the hot weather in Galle. You can easily find them from ice cream trucks parked around the fort. They are super cheap!

2. Ice cream cafes

Dairy King

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Amazing sundaes and desserts. Ice cream is home made. Affordable. Cozy cafe.

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3. Fancy gelato spots

Isle of Gelato

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Aesthetic cafe. Wide range of gelato flavours.

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Pedlar’s Inn Gelato

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Aesthetic spot. Street side gelato experience.

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Travel Tips

🔹 Check the weather before you plan your Galle tour. Rainy weather can be a spoiler for your sightseeing experience.

🔹 Carry a small backpack for essential items. Pack lightly especially if you plan to take the train or bus.

🔹 Don't forget to take a hat or cap. Add in sunglasses and sunscreen if needed. Galle is usually a very sunny city.

🔹 Best time to walk around the streets is the morning and evening.

Hope these insights will guide you to have a great One Day Tour experience in Galle. Happy Travelling!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Himanshi Senarath

Hi, I'm Himanshi! I am from Sri Lanka 🌴. For those who don't know, it is a beautiful little island surrounded by the Indian Ocean. I am someone who loves travelling and exploring new places. I have visited a wide range of destinations throughout Sri Lanka. I'm a beach girl 🌊. So you will be able to find a lot of my guides based on beach destinations. I would like to share my experiences and insights with you, so you too could have a wonderful travel experience in our beautiful little island.

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