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Explore the fortified city of Galle on two wheels (either on a traditional or Retro e-bike) 3–4-hour bike tour, led by a local guide. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the Old Town of Galle and its fortifications were built by the Portuguese who arrived in the 16th century. Explore this administrative capital and fourth largest city of Sri Lanka as you pedal along a seaside path and view area attractions such as shipping warehouses, churches, temples, the clock tower and lighthouse.
• Choice of a traditional bicycle or Retro electric bike
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Galle with a local guide
• See key landmarks of the fortress built by European colonizers
• Small-group tour (maximum 6 people): A more intimate experience
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Heenatigala Road, Unawatuna Address: No 49/A, Heenatigala Road, Unawatuna, Galle, Sri Lanka Directions: Directions to the departure location is Galle and Matara Road, Unawatuna Eramudugaha junction to Heenatigala road after passing the Unawatuna Railway Station (approx. 10 m).
Itinerary
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1
Meeting Point. We start with the signing of the Disclaimer form and then a 10 minutes supervised Training on the E-Bike. Participants must arrive **20-30 minutes** before the tour. You will be prepared, safely educated and bike fitted for the tour during this time. This activity can end back at the meeting point or Galle Fort.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Dewata beach is situated in the Dewata village in Katugoda, since this stretch of the coast is a beach break minus sharp reef and rocks with slow and calm waves it is an ideal location for surfers
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
1882 Clock Tower
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Galle Fort Lighthouse (Pass by)
1939 Galle Lighthouse
Admission ticket free -
4Galle Dutch Fort
Galle fort is a world heritage site and is the largest remaining fortress in Asia built by European occupiers.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
All Saints Anglican Church built in 1871
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6
Dutch Reformed Church with its historic belfry dated 1707
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
The flag-man posted there communicated with incoming ships who asked for a pilot
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
constructed in 1889
Admission ticket free -
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Dutch Hospital
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Riders must be at least 154cm/ 5"1foot tall and competent at riding a Retro E-Bike
- Legal minimum age to ride is 14 years old (Retro E-Bike)
- Traditional or Retro e-bike groups ride separate with Local Guide
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum physical fitness is required
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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