Galle District, Southern Province
Things to do in Galle
60 well-reviewed sights and 62 bookable local experiences - all rated 4.0+ on Google.
- Sights & attractions
- 60
- Bookable experiences
- 62
- Average rating
- 4.7 / 5
What Galle does best
Every well-reviewed thing to do in Galle in one place: 60 sights and attractions plus 62 bookable local experiences - temples & sacred sites (30), surf schools (24) and spas & wellness (20) - each holding a 4.0+ Google rating from real visitors.
Some local experiences are small, family-run outfits: 32 of the 62 shown here have no website at all, so phone numbers and Facebook pages are often the simplest way to check current availability.
The shortlist
Top-rated things to do in Galle
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review volume across sights and local experiences.
| # | Name | Type | Google rating | Registered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galle Dutch Fort | Landmark & heritage site | 4.7(21931) | - |
| 2 | Galle Lighthouse | Landmark & heritage site | 4.6(7954) | - |
| 3 | Japanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(3086) | - |
| 4 | Galle Fort Clock Tower | Landmark & heritage site | 4.6(3493) | - |
| 5 | Jungle Beach, Unawatuna | Beach | 4.4(2246) | - |
| 6 | Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Mahamodara | National park & reserve | 4.3(2343) | - |
| 7 | Galle Fort Attractions & Tours | Attraction | 4.6(1200) | - |
| 8 | Yatagala RajaMaha Viharaya | Temple & sacred site | 4.7(988) | - |
| 9 | Herbal Ayurveda Lanka Spa - Спа и массажный центр | Spa & wellness | 4.9(531) | - |
| 10 | Galle surf school & shop | Surf school | 4.9(522) | - |
Temples & sacred sites in Galle
Temple & sacred site
Sri Subadrarama Purana Temple Maligaspe Temple. Sirisumanatherok
38 Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Galle, 80000
Temple & sacred site
Sudarshana Paramananda Purana Viharaya
26X6+XR5, Galle, 80000
Temple & sacred site
Sri Samudragiri Viharaya
26GR+6QG, Unawatuna
Temple & sacred site
Japanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala
268Q+82M, Rumassala, Unawatuna
Temple & sacred site
Yatagala RajaMaha Viharaya
27G6+4F2, Unawatuna
Temple & sacred site
Kachchiwatta Ancient Temple | කච්චිවත්ත දිපදුත්තමාරාමය
10 Kachchiwatta Rd, Galle, 80000
Surf schools in Galle
Surf school
BEACH LOVE SURF SCHOOL
470/B Matara Rd, Galle, 80000
Surf school
InFinity Surf School
420 Matara Rd, Galle, 80000
Surf school
SURF GANG Dewata Surf School
Dewata beach, Galle, 80000
Surf school
Nami Surf School - Pitiwella, Sri Lanka
89 Galle Rd, Galle, 80270
Surf school
Jun's Surf Shack - Surf Lessons Dewata, Galle ,Srilanka
Near Sahana Cafe, Galle
Surf school
Tiki Tide Surf School
420/G, Matara Rd, Galle, 80000
Spas & wellness in Galle
Spa & wellness
Novagalle Wellness
26/5 Pettigala Waththa Cross Road, Galle, 80000
Spa & wellness
The Galle Spa - Mobile Massage Therapist
Colombo Rd, Galle, 80000
Spa & wellness
Budhara wellness center
213/B yakdehimulla,unawatuna, Galle, 80600
Spa & wellness
Herbal Ayurveda Lanka Spa - Спа и массажный центр
113/A Yaddehimulla Rd, Unawatuna, 80600
Spa & wellness
Golden Hands Ayurveda Spa
27C2+HQW, Heenatigala Rd, Unawatuna, 80600
Spa & wellness
Tonic Wellness @ Galle Fort
49 Pedlar St, Galle, 80000
Attractions in Galle
Attraction
Aqua Trek Water Adventures - Hikkaduwa
Kusum, Dodandugoda Rd, Dodanduwa, 80250
Attraction
Eco Friendly River Safari & Canoeing Excursion Mahamodara
252/1 A, Colombo Road, Siyabalaghawattha, Galle, 80000
Attraction
Lord Nelson Shipwreck (Godagala)
Attraction
Sunset Observing Place
26J7+3CV, Samanala Bridge, Galle, 80000
Attraction
Galle Sea View
City Park / සිටි පාක්, Marine Walk, Galle, 80000
Attraction
Rumassala South Beach
269P+95Q, Unawatuna
Diving centres in Galle
Diving centre
Sea Souls scuba diving unawatuna & trincomalee
Peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600
Diving centre
Scuba Memories
300 Galle Rd, Dodanduwa
Diving centre
fun diving centre
NO.133 pitiwella, Boossa, 80270
Diving centre
Eagles' Skydive Sri Lanka
X8VC+R6H Air Force Base, Koggala
Diving centre
Dodanduwa Diving and Water Sports Club
Custom Road, Dodanduwa, 80250
Diving centre
Dive For You
Galle Rd, Hikkaduwa
Cooking classes in Galle
Cooking class
Galle Cooking Class One
Talpe
Cooking class
Vinitha's Cooking Class
187/c, peellagoda, Unawatuna, 80600
Cooking class
Cooking Class with Hansi, Hikkaduwa
Hennathota , Dodanduwa, Hikkaduwa, 80250
Cooking class
Galle Fort cooking class
34 Middle St, Galle, 80000
Cooking class
Eco Love Kitchen
227/12,Morris Road,Ambalanwaththa, Labuduwa, Galle, 80000
Cooking class
Karuna S Cooking Class @ Sonja's Healthfood Restaurant
Welle Dewalaya Rd, Unawatuna
Landmarks & heritage in Galle
Landmark & heritage site
Galle Dutch Fort
Galle, 80000
Landmark & heritage site
Clippenberg Bastion
26G7+QHG, Galle
Landmark & heritage site
Galle Lighthouse
Villa Aurora, Galle Fort, 32 Hospital St, Galle, 80000
Landmark & heritage site
Galle Fort Clock Tower
Galle Fort Clock Tower, Galle, 80000
Water sports in Galle
Viewpoints & peaks in Galle
National parks & reserves in Galle
Good to know
Galle planning questions
How many things to do are there in Galle?
This guide lists 122 well-reviewed things to do in Galle: 60 attractions and sights, plus 62 bookable local experiences (surf schools (24), spas & wellness (20) and diving centres (11)). Everything shown holds a Google rating of 4.0 or higher.
What are the top attractions in Galle?
By review volume, the standouts are Galle Dutch Fort (4.7), Galle Lighthouse (4.6), Galle Fort Clock Tower (4.6). Each one links to a detail page with location and visiting information.
Are there free things to do in Galle?
Yes - 40 of the sights are natural or cultural spots (beaches, waterfalls, viewpoints and temples) that cost nothing or only a small donation to visit. Temples may ask a modest camera fee; dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Should I book Galle activities in advance?
For safaris, whale watching and popular classes, yes - especially in high season. Smaller local experiences can change schedules quickly, so it is worth checking current availability a day or two ahead.
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