Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Galle, Sri Lanka to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Galle

Experience the best that Galle has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 177 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Dilana Cab Service & Tours

Taxi service

5.00 (313 reviews) (~24.09 km from centre)

VTA

Vocational school

👍👍 I’m a proud web developer born from this institute, and this is one of the best places to enhance your skills and knowledge. More than that, Guidance of professional lecturers will help you to enhance your soft skills too. Collect your rare chance to be a student at this great institute.

5.00 (91 reviews) (~19.07 km from centre)

Sri Lanka Private Driver

Taxi service

👍👍 My boyfriend and I spent 14 wonderful days in Sri Lanka in August 2023 with driver Manoj. He was perfect: always in time, helpful and with a big knowledge of the island. I will recommend him to all of my friends that are planning a holiday in Sri Lanka. I hope to go back there in the future and in t...

5.00 (47 reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)

Serendib Round Tours - Taxi Service in Sri Lanka / Taxi Service in Weligama

Tour operator

5.00 (46 reviews) (~24.33 km from centre)

Whale Watching with Wimal, Harbour Road, Mirissa

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We had a great whale watching trip with Wimal and his son! He picked us up from hotel early morning and prepared breakfast with lots of fruits. Best part of the trip is his enthusiasm. He is so eager to find whale for us so either he or his son is always watching the surface and the minute we see w...

5.00 (38 reviews) (~27.99 km from centre)

Dewata surf school

Surf school

👍👍 I had my 1st experience from this surfe school. Very familiar coaches and each person can get each coaches. He had very clear instructions, patient with us and he ensured we were doing it safely. I highly recommend this place to have you unforgettable surfing experience. I will definitely be back fo...

4.90 (151 reviews) (~2.6 km from centre)

Aloha Sun Surf School

Surf school

👍👍 Awesome time with Jun and Randi! Thanks guys, we had an amazing time. 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🏼 Definitely recommend this school and beach. Nice cafe nearby too with juices and sandwiches, just a perfect match after the lesson ☺️

4.90 (112 reviews) (~4.65 km from centre)

Eco Friendly River Safari & Canoeing Excursion Mahamodara

Boat tour agency

👍👍 Beautiful mangrove boat tour with Krishan for sunrise. 🌅 You could observe many animals (many different birds, monitor lizards and monkeys). A crocodile also lives in the river. 🐊

4.90 (68 reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)

BTR SL

Tour operator

👍👍 BTR SL provides exceptional travel services that are reliable and affordable. Their drivers are friendly and professional, and their vehicles are well-maintained and equipped with all the necessary amenities. I highly recommend them for anyone in need of travel services...

4.90 (54 reviews) (~0.79 km from centre)

Villa White Dome

Villa

👍👍 We feel like we are part of your family! You took such great care to ensure a memorable and fabulous week for us! besides, it has been great service & a calm and peaceful location. Thank you so much owner & the crew.

4.90 (50 reviews) (~2.25 km from centre)

Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (tourist attraction)

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Interesting experience. You get to see many snakes, and you can also touch them and have them crawl over you if you are not afraid (but it is safe). And the owner is friendly. We recommend visiting.

4.80 (652 reviews) (~29.28 km from centre)

Monello pizza Ambalangoda

Restaurant

👍👍 Nice pizza, I had the deviled chicken pizza and it was pretty good.

$$ $$

4.80 (297 reviews) (~28.34 km from centre)

Hikkaduwa Lagoon Safari and Adventure kayaking

Boat tour agency

👍👍 It’s been an amazing experience! It was so relaxing, the lake was for us only. We just ran into a fisherman during our 2h kayaking trip! Lahiru is really nice, cheerful and a wonderful guide. Has lots of things to share about the nature and the surroundings towns around the lake. Good jokes. The exp...

4.80 (276 reviews) (~12.5 km from centre)

Taru Villas - Rampart Street

Villa

👍 We really enjoy our time in this fabulous hotel. The experience was unique and the staff very conscious with us. The 2 bedrooms next to the swimming pool are unique !

4.80 (173 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

Arches Fort

Hotel

Modest hotel in a heritage-style villa featuring streamlined rooms with TVs, plus a lobby lounge.

4.80 (118 reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)

AHIKAVA SURF SCHOOL

Surf school

👍👍 We rent boards here, it’s a great place, the guys who work there are very nice. You can also take a clean rashguard for free to avoid getting burned in the sun. I also decided to take a lesson to get to a higher level, they helped me find mistakes and correct them.

4.80 (84 reviews) (~2.47 km from centre)

The Ship Rock

Tourist attraction

👍👍 This is a beautiful place close to the main road. The rock is about 10m height. You can easily climb this and have clear and nice view of the area. The rock may be somewhat slippery. So be careful. Evening time is ideal because you can enjoy the sunset from here.

4.80 (33 reviews) (~6.35 km from centre)

Galle Dutch Fort

Fortress

Built in the 16th century, this preserved Dutch sea fort houses a network of museums, shops & cafes.

4.70 (15.9K reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

Japanese Peace Pagoda - Rumassala

Buddhist temple

Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape.

4.70 (2K reviews) (~3.16 km from centre)

Mirissa Beach

Beach

Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching.

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~28.73 km from centre)

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Top rated Sights & Landmarks in Galle, Sri Lanka