10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Galle That You Shouldn't Miss

December 13, 2021 Mollie Coke

Galle (Sinhalese: ගාල්ල; Tamil: காலி) is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the southwestern tip, 119 km from Colombo. Galle is the administrative capital of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the district capital of Galle District.
Restaurants in Galle

1. Chameera Cycling

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5.0 based on 374 reviews

Chameera Cycling

We are a local company with the very best knowledge of the area. Our trips combine a range of activities Cycling, Canoeing, Hiking, Walking and Fishing tours share a common love of adventure. No matter what king of traveller you are, we know how dynamic people like to spend their time.

2. Srilankan Round Tours with Supun

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5.0 based on 340 reviews

Srilankan Round Tours with Supun

This amazing island has so much for you to enjoy: marvelous ancient cities and temples, green hills, tea plantations, wild animals and plants, wonderful beaches. I take you to all these sites according to your special wishes, drive you safe in a comfortable and fully insured A/C car and can organize extraordinary guesthouses. Me and my team, we are very experienced guides with a government approved licence and I show you the best places at my beautiful home country. I like to welcome you soon! Supun.

3. Spa Sandeshaya

44 Light House Street Fort, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka +94 71 426 6000 http://www.spasandeshaya.com
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5.0 based on 149 reviews

Spa Sandeshaya

The hotel houses a plush spa with an array of treatments providing a total tune-up for the body and soul and offers the perfect experience for guests who wish to escape the stress and strains of day-to-day life.

Reviewed By M_M_M016 - Diessen, Germany

At Spa Sandeshaya I had a 80 minutes full body massage. It was very very good and helped me a lot. Special thanks to Sampath!

4. Sooriya Weaving

Southern Expy Access Road Paanagamuwa Wanchawala, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka +94 77 395 5812 [email protected] http://www.sooriyaweaving.com
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5.0 based on 133 reviews

Sooriya Weaving

Sooriya weaving mills is largest hand loom factory & outlet for entire southern province ( Galle , Matara & Hambanthotha District). Free entrance and Factory tour. Outlet with exclusive hand loom product range like custom made Clothes, Shawls, Table Runners & mats , Serviettes ,Kitchen towels , Bed linen & runners , Bath towels ,Sunbed covers & Cushion covers , souvenirs and many more gift items. YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PRODUCTS WITH US, WE WILL TRAIN YOU We bring the 100% virgin cotton row yarn and do the manual dyeing with fire woods according to the our own colour palette. We dry those yarn hanks on natural air , which you can see during the factory tour. Then we do the yarn preparation in order to fix the wood manual hand loom machine. Then we put that set of yarn layer in to the hand loom machine and we weave the 100% cotton custom made fabric which we can’t find anywhere in the world.

Reviewed By 768sabern

Chandana, the owner, is an extremely hard worker that took over the business from his parents. Definitely a place you should visit when in Galle. It's a great place to see how the beautiful fabrics are made and buy at extremely low prices compared to the shops in Galle Fort.

5. Galle Fort Walks

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5.0 based on 244 reviews

Galle Fort Walks

The Galle Fort is a visual metaphor for Sri Lankan history. Ancient Sri Lankan culture collides with colonial architecture in ways that can only be described as mystical. It is why this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a favourite among tourists coming to Sri Lanka, today and in days past. This magic and mystery is what Galle means to me. I am Shanjei, a former advertising executive from Colombo. A year ago, I quit my job because a)I was intrigued by this magic and mystery Galle Fort had to offer, and b)because I didn’t want to be confined to the concrete jungle of Colombo. Being the kind of inquisitive person that I am, I chased this mystique obsessively – so much so that I decided to become a Tour Guide to the fort for people like you. Yes, you. If you like your tours to be interactive, fun and decidedly less history and more story then I am the person you are looking for. Want to learn more about the little nooks and crannies that make Galle Fort less a fort and more a home for its many residents? What about the many cultures that mingle seamlessly within the fort’s confines? Its people? Then get in touch. Let me help you decode the magic and the mystery of Galle Fort.

6. Bhathiya Tours

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Bhathiya Tours

BHATHIYA TOURS Your specialist for Individual Tours, Day Tours, Adventure Travel & Round Tours. Welcome, "Ayubowan" and "Vanakkam" on our site! I have gained a fair knowledge about my country travelling around Sri Lanka. I have around 15 years' experience in the tourism industry. Experience, explore and discover individually and in typical with BHATHIYA-TOURS the most beautiful pearl in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka is as diverse and multifaceted as no other island of this size. Learn on a tour with a private driver to know the many attractions. Visit the historic sites, the fantastic mountain region and relax on the beautiful sandy beaches. Not to forget its hospitable and warm-hearted people. This all makes Sri Lanka to your perfect holiday destination. You may select from our range of tours and day trips your personal goals. Come as a client & leave as a friend!

7. The Fort Spa

59 Church Street, Galle 80000 Sri Lanka +94 77 553 0330 [email protected] http://www.thefortspa.com
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5.0 based on 224 reviews

The Fort Spa

The Fort Spa which is located at Galle Fort, offers a complete range of services to treat you. Choose from massage therapies, body treatments, facials and nail care. There is also a selection of packages combining several treatments.

Reviewed By sarahL8942AH - Harstad, Norway

This place is wonderful, very professional and welcoming staff. I had a very relaxing massage and my mother was super happy with her pedicure. Would love to go back!

8. Lotus Cabs

Galle Sri Lanka +94 91 7 223223 [email protected] http://www.lotuscabs.lk
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5.0 based on 291 reviews

Lotus Cabs

We at Lotus Cabs guarantee the provision of exceptional quality of service together with the lowest rates for the Airport Transfers,Tour packages and short trips within Sri Lanka. We are operating in most of the tourists cities in Sri Lanka.We have different categories of the vehicle fleets (Economy Small A/C Cars/ Comfortable Medium A/C cars/ Comfortable Dual A/C vans/ Comfortable A/C Buses)

Reviewed By RashmiK142

A few weeks ago my friend an I did a roundtrip in Sri Lanka on our own. I did some research to plan everything. Going with a taxi from A to B seemed comfortable. After contacting a few taxi companies I selected Lotus Cabs. Because of the good reviews, but mainly because of their good communication. The communication through whatsapp was quick, clear and professional. Everytime before our pickup, I received an email with information about the car, drivers name etc. So if you are looking for a good taxi company: I highly recommend Lotus Cabs. They are professional and reliable. Thank you so much Dilshan sir (and also all the drivers)! Greetings from Rashmi (and friend).

9. Tuk Tuk Safari Sri Lanka

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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Tuk Tuk Safari Sri Lanka

THE TUK TUK SAFARI EXPERIENCE A Tuk Tuk Safari is a fun-filled fully inclusive 3.5 to 4 hour “off the beaten track“ adventure, showing you what we believe is authentic, real and rustic Sri Lanka. We are different to nearly all typical tourist tours, as we aim to show you places and give you experiences that you may not otherwise discover while on the island, all from the comfort of our refurbish

10. Less Taxi

Galle Sri Lanka +94 77 948 1006 [email protected] http://lesstaxi.com
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5.0 based on 293 reviews

Less Taxi

Less Taxi operates in all cities of Sri Lanka. Taxi from Colombo Airport to Galle, Kandy, Sigiriya, Arugambay, Ella, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, NuwaraEliya, Udawalawa, Yala, Kalpitiya, Weligama, Trincomalee, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa. Connected with many transport providers and safari jeep providers to get discounted transport deals. A marketplace to find the best taxi deals, cab deals in Sri Lanka.

Reviewed By arshaadm - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

So this was my first time using this service. I was quarantined at the Eden Resort in Beruwala and needed to get back home in Dehiwala. With all the rules and the details that needed to be shared i couldn't use my usual on demand hires. I found Ruwan via Google and honestly never regretted once. Will easily recommend his services to anyone He was very polite and made sure i knew everything I was getting into by using his services. The driver Tharaka also gets an honorable mention for his great hospitality

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