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As the promise of a new day dawns upon us, the question arises - how best to uncover the treasures of Galle? Look no further than the expertise of local guides. Amidst the myriad things to do, a guided tour led by those who call Galle home offers an unrivaled experience.
While guidebooks provide insights, a local's perspective unveils hidden gems and tales that breathe life into the streets. From historical anecdotes to culinary delights, local guides curate authentic experiences tailored to your interests. Beyond mainstream attractions, they lead you to charming cafes, serene alleys, and the pulse of the city.
With a private tour, your adventure unfolds at your pace. No bustling crowds, no missed opportunities. Solo explorers, couples, or families - all can relish Galle through the eyes of a local. As the sun sets on today, let a local-led tour illuminate your tomorrow, revealing the heart and soul of Galle unlike ever before.
Enjoy Galle like a local

Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
"Anoj was a fantastic guide and created a great tour for my parents. He adapted everything to their needs and was thoughtful, very knowledgeable and passionate to share his insights into his beautiful country. It was a highlight of their trip and would thoroughly recommend Anoj to anyone. "
"We loved our tour with Anoj! He was friendly and knowledgable and we had a lot of fun. He tailored the tour to what we wanted to do. The van was very modern and comfortable with excellent AC. The turtle hatchery was amazing and the baby turtles were adorable!"
"Great trip. Raji, Anoj's brother, along with Arjun were on time to pick us from Colombo. Showed us all the main attractions on the route to Galle. Everything went really fine. Very accommodative people. Glad they gave us the option to customize our trip. Helped us with the train tickets to Jaffna as well. Also, way cheaper than similar trips offered by some other websites. Recommended!"
"What a brilliant day. We learned to drive a tuktuk and so much more. The tour of Galle fort was informative whilst not drowning us with information and it was fantastic to meet your family as well - thank you!"
"I booked a personalised tour with Dilshan, which is basically the tuktuk experience plus pick up and drop off in my hotel in Unawatuna. I enjoyed the tour immensely. As I like history and culture very much, he tailored it to what I like - skipping some things and adding more temples. It was a great surprise. Conversations with Dilshan and his brother in law, Harsha, were also very stimulating. They gave me great insights to the history of Galle Fort, bits of Ramayana, lessons from Buddhism, as well as everyday Sri Lankan life. I also got to meet their families; they were very warm and hospitable. The dinner was a normal Sri Lankan dinner (minus the chili!) and was very sumptous. I highly recommend Dilshan's tuktuk experience."
"We had a great stay in sri lanka, especially the day we have learned how to drive a tuktuk! Dilshan and his family gave us a very warm welcome. We were able to see the sri lankan life through their eyes. The whole family has received us at their homes, that was really special. Diner was delicious :). Thank you for this great day!"
"Anoj ist ein sehr liebevoller und gut organisierter Tour Guide. Anoj hat uns mit einem Chauffeur von einem grossen Tempel über Brief Garden nach Galle gebracht und uns geduldig unsere vielen Fragen beantwortet. Wir haben durch ihn sehr viel über Sri Lanka erfahren. Der Abschluss war Ein Traum-Curry in einem lokalen Restaurant. Herzlichen Dank Anoj für diese schönen Tag. "
"Dilshan tailored a tour to help us celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. From fresh flowers presented to me at the start to the delicious anniversary cake presented to us at his family’s home in the evening we had such a day to remember. Dilshan was very accommodating (we so enjoyed our unplanned stop at Galle cricket ground to watch a match and our local lunch!), the visit to the temple was very special, the tuk tuk driving a fabulous experience and another particular highlight was the delicious meal we had at his home in the evening. It was great to meet all his lovely family and try so many local specialities. Thoroughly recommend 😃 "
"My family had an excellent full day tour in Galle with Dilshan. It was very easy to arrange and Dilshan was flexible on timing and extremely easy to communicate with in advance of the tour. We saw all the main sights around Galle which concluded with a homemade dinner with Dilshan's extended family - a lovely cultural experience. Learning to drive a tuk-tuk was really fun!"
"Dilshan is the ultimate local guide in Galle. Genuinely passionate about his hometown it didn’t matter where we were everyone's knew Dilshan. We’d walk around a corner with another person saying hello to both Dilshan & ourselves. Big highlight was a visit to the cricket stadium & meeting Dilshan’s family & visiting his local area. Thanks Dilshan for a memorable day in Sri Lanka. "