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( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 077 683 8659; www.sriserendipity.com ; Serendipity Arts Cafe, 60 Leyn
Baan St;tours from US$25)
Author and photographer Juliet Coombe leads fun 90-minute walking tours of the Fort.
The walks come in several themes, including a Mystical Fort Tour, which delves into local
legends and myths; a Meet the Artists tour (24 hours' notice required), which introduces
you to the town's large artist community; and a range of culinary tours.
Galle Fort Tours TOURS
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Church St;tours from Rs 3000; 9am-5pm)
Several of Galle's tuk-tuk drivers offer tours around the Fort and town. You can find them
waiting across from the Galle Fort Hotel. Rates are negotiable, as are the itineraries. These
guys are real characters, so expect to have fun as you careen about in the back of a three-
wheeler. Longer trips in air-con cars are also available.
Festivals & Events
Galle Literary Festival CULTURAL FESTIVAL
( www.galleliteraryfestival.com )
A somewhat annual event this festival usually brings together renowned Asian and
Western writers, although the schedule can vary depending on the mood of the volunteers.
Sleeping
Each year brings new places to stay within the walls of the Fort; everything from simple
homestays to enticing boutique hotels. In high season it's best to book as demand keeps
spiralling ever upward. The surrounding region also has a vast range of options.
Fort
Pedlar's Inn Hostel GUESTHOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 222 7443; www.pedlarsinn.com ;62 Lighthouse St;dm US$12-15, r
US$50-60; )