Going Dutch at Galle Fort
Sustainable Tours
This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.
Shore Thing Highlights
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Explore Galle Fort, a seaside town whose architectural style is a mix of Portuguese, Dutch, British, and South Asian influences
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Ask questions as a local guide takes you around the ramparts
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See the centuries-old Dutch Church, with an organ made from Malaysian calamander wood that has been in the church's impressive pulpit since 1760
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Have lunch at a hotel before being driven back up to Colombo
Need to know
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Approximately 2 hour and 15-minute drive each way to/from the pier
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Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
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Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of walking and standing are involved in this Shore Thing
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Sailors should expect to walk over cobblestones, uneven pavement, and/or narrow streets
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Sailor should wear comfortable clothes; shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the temple
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The order of sites visited may vary
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No photos are allowed in front of the Lord Buddha statue
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Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
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Sailors should bring bug spray/insect repellent, as mosquito numbers are high
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This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria
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A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
Experience shores the Virgin way
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Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
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A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
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Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
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Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
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Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
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Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
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Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
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Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
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If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.
