City Discovery: Galle Day Trip
Our locals for this tour
Nilantha, Dulshan & 4 other locals
Experience details
Destination
Colombo
Category
Day trips
Duration
10 hours
Mode of transport
Car
Available languages
Deutsch • English • Hindi • Sinhala • Tamil • Español • Indonesian • Melayu • العربية • Français • Italiano • Português • 日本語 • Korean • Русский
What's included
Private Guide • Entrance costs safari & Fish Foot Therapy • Transport • Driver • Guest pick up
Here’s an overview of your tour
Done with Colombo? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Colombo on a private day trip to Galle. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Colombo to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!
Get ready because at Galle you’ll see another side of Sri Lanka! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights, plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Galle such as Galle Fort, Madu River Safari, Galle Market, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Colombo and Galle.
By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about Sri Lanka. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities, even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make Sri Lanka a beautiful cultural treasure!
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Sri Lanka, your Sri Lanka!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
More about Sri Lanka
Give yourself the time to not only visit Colombo by also visiting Galle. Sri Lanka is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to GalleGems of Galle
Check out Galle Fort, Madu River Safari, Galle Market, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Galle with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows aboutCultural Contrasts
Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Galle, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Colombo. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each otherLocal Knowledge
To experience the best of Galle, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?
Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
Select your local guide
Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.
Nilantha
Nature Lover
Nilantha5.014 reviewsI speakSinhala • EnglishDulshan
The Foodie Explorer
Dulshan4.9106 reviewsI speakEnglish • Sinhala • TamilPriyantha
A friend
Priyantha4.625 reviewsI speakEnglish • SinhalaTuan Ishan
Your Urban Explorer
Tuan Ishan5.07 reviewsI speakEnglish • Sinhala • Tamil • Indonesian • MelayuSam
The Travel Buddy
Sam5.010 reviewsI speakDeutsch • English • Hindi • Sinhala • Tamil • EspañolDeegoda
Guided by a Couple
Deegoda5.01 reviewsI speakالعربية • English • Sinhala • Français • Deutsch • Español • Italiano • Português • 日本語 • Hindi • Tamil • Korean • Русский
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private Guide
- Entrance costs safari & Fish Foot Therapy
- Transport
- Driver
- Guest pick up
Not included
- Lunch (optional
- on guest expenses)
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Amazing!
"Dulshan was an amazing Tour guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable – he made you feel like you were learning so much but from a friend rather than a stranger. The tour itself was so great – Dul...
- 3.0
Overall a good experience
"The day started badly with a message from Dulshan telling me his car was broken so he would not be leading my tour today. He arranged for his ‘brother’ to take me instead which was ok, however the wh...
- 5.0
Sam's tour is a MUST
"I was flying through Colombo for just a brief 17-hour period on a long layover from Beijing to Mumbai. I didn't want to sit in the airport all-day and was hoping to get out and get a taste of Sri Lan...
Why should you book a Withlocals tour?
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Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.
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Questions?
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
Read moreWhat payment methods are available?
During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our locals for this tour
Priyantha, Tuan Ishan & 4 other locals
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