{"title":"Freetour","description":"FREETOUR.com is part of the Viagio Group, a Zurich-based provider of global travel-related services through different brands \u0026amp; platforms. The Viagio group's mission is simple - to make authentic local culture and real quality experiences easily accessible to more travelers.","products":[{"product_id":"galle-fort-walk-with-a-local-from-galle","title":"Galle Fort Walk with a Local","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalkthrough the old fortifications of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/galle\"\u003eGalle\u003c\/a\u003e, and hear the stories of times past from a local guide whose family has resided there for generations. Visit the museums with their memorable treasures and the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/lighthouses\"\u003elighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e which was once an indispensable asset of the area. Wander around the maze of cobblestoned streets with their picturesque houses and Dutch names. Relax with a cup of Ceylon Tea or fresh \u003ca href=\"\/products\/king-coconut\"\u003eKing Coconut\u003c\/a\u003e. A tour of immense charm to one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA visit to one of the best-preserved colonial forts in Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTours of the Galle \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/galle-fort\"\u003eDutch Fort\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalkthrough the lively streets and look at the buildings with their old architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this tour, you will visit the following points of interest in the specified order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"A\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/church-street\"\u003eChurch Street\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/galle-fort-entrance\"\u003eGalle Fort Entrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/national-maritime-museum\"\u003eGalle Maritime Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dutch-reformed-church-galle\"\u003eDutch Reformed Church\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/the-old-dutch-government-house\"\u003eThe Old Dutch Government House\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fort-meeran-mosque\"\u003eMeera Mosque\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fort-shri-sudarmalaya-buddhist-temple\"\u003eSri Sudharmalaya Buddhist Temple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/st-josephs-chapel\"\u003eSt Joseph's Chapel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/the-old-dutch-government-house\"\u003eThe Old Dutch Government House\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/all-saints-church-galle-fort\"\u003eAll Saints' Church\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/galle-clock-tower\"\u003eGalle Fort Clock Tower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/galle-lighthouse\"\u003eGalle Lighthouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/galle-fruit-market\"\u003eGalle Fruit Market\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/moon-bastion\"\u003eMoon Bastion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sun-bastion\"\u003eSun Bastion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/old-dutch-hospital-galle-fort\"\u003eOld Dutch Hospital\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/leisure\/church-street\"\u003eChurch Street\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalle heritage demonstration by a well-experienced guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHotel Pick \u0026amp; Drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood or Drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGratuities (Optional).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpenses of Personal Nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will start your tour at the church street, where you will be met by your host at 16:00. Your guide and host is a local who has been a resident of Galle his whole life, along with his ancestors. His masterful knowledge of the town and its history will show you the layers below the colorful beauty of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/galle\"\u003eGalle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural harbor of Galle was famous as far back as 1400 BC. At that time it was one of the main ports in the world from which cinnamon was exported. The arrival of the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/portuguese-period\"\u003ePortuguese\u003c\/a\u003e marked a change in the history of the town. They made Galle their headquarters and destroyed many important monuments that were in the area. The initial earth and palisade fort built by the Portuguese were expanded on by the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/Dutch\"\u003eDutch\u003c\/a\u003e, after their takeover of the Portuguese assets in the 17th century. The Dutch Fort was highly advanced with high stone ramparts and many bastions. They also built many other buildings for administration and residency. The Dutch made renovations to the streets and added advancements such as stormwater drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday much of the Dutch fort still stands, contradicting the ravages of time. The history seeped streets of Galle retain their life and originality. You will be able to climb up to the ramparts of the fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk through the streets. The delicate filigreed roofs and old street signs with Dutch names add to their character. Your host will also take you on a tour to the museums which have many antiquities relating to the history of Galle and its harbor. Your walking tour will also take you to the Galle lighthouse which was built by the British. Along the way you will take a break with a cup of fine Ceylon Tea or a refreshing drink of King Coconut milk. Your walk will be completed back at the Dutch Fort at 18.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable Walking Shoes Recommended for this tour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lakpura Lesiure","offers":[{"title":"1 Person","offer_id":39427626369121,"sku":"LK2R8NHH6F","price":33.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Persons","offer_id":39427626401889,"sku":"LKR6RQRHTJ","price":67.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Persons","offer_id":39427626434657,"sku":"LKH2ND9VX7","price":100.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Persons","offer_id":39427626467425,"sku":"LK8QN7EZ4J","price":134.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Persons","offer_id":39427626500193,"sku":"LKYBTS7CB6","price":167.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Persons","offer_id":39427626532961,"sku":"LKHR85YJ2B","price":201.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 Persons","offer_id":39427626565729,"sku":"LKSDQN8WQB","price":234.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Persons","offer_id":39427626598497,"sku":"LKMZ2ZVRXK","price":268.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/products\/LK61040100-10-E.jpg?v=1772104850"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1762\/3971\/collections\/unnamed.png?v=1679498509","url":"https:\/\/lakpura.com\/collections\/freetour.oembed","provider":"Lakpura®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}