Galle Fort and City Cycling Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual
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
Options
Galle Cycling electric bike
Duration: 3 hours: 2.5 to 3 hours (or more) depending on how comfortable you are and how fast you wish to cycle
Galle Fort and City Cycling: Explore the fortified city of Galle on two wheels Retro e-bike
Retro electric bike: Retro e-bike ride with Local Guide
What's included in Galle Fort and City Cycling Tour - Choice of E-Bike or Manual
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Katugoda
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
Galle Fort Clock Tower
1882 Clock Tower
Inclusions
- Bike rental E-Bike or Manual
- Safety Equipment (Helmet, Vest)
- Bottled water and refreshments
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Comfortable shoes are recommended • Recommended minimum age is 10 years old
