Top Galle Classes & Workshops

Visit the historic Galle Fort at a leisurely pace with this guided walking tour. Your local guide will be on hand to take you around the fort, answering any questions you might have and showing you areas and points of interest you might not have otherwise found on your own.

Step into the colorful world of Sri Lankan batik at Shermila Batiks, a family-run workshop founded in 1991. What began as a small home business has grown into a lively center of creativity and tradition, now proudly continued by the second generation to keep this beautiful art alive. Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery welcome you to discover authentic handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor made with care and skill. Your experience begins with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant designs using the traditional wax-resist dyeing method. See each stage of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling as the colors and patterns come to life. Then join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik piece. With expert guidance, you’ll design, wax, and dye your fabric, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir and a meaningful cultural experience.

Learn to cook like a local with this private cooking class in Galle Fort. Held in the back garden of a restaurant, learn to make several different Sri Lankan curry dishes, including a seafood dish, using traditional cooking methods and spices from the local spice shop. Afterwards, enjoy the dishes that you prepared.

Your Hands-On Jewelry Experience Join us to start your journey by first learning the crucial difference between fake and genuine gemstones. Next, you'll witness, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in the small furnace—a truly traditional spectacle. You will then get hands-on, using traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired design before moving on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing. The best part? You'll walk away with a unique, handcrafted piece of jewellery that you created yourself by paying factory price!

Cooking with a local provides insights videos just can’t provide. Join your host and a small group for this Galle cooking class. Take a tuk-tuk to the Dutch Market, hear its history, and buy fresh vegetables, then visit the fish market for fresh fish. Next, learn about spices, how to cook rice, and how to make five different curries. Finally, eat a buffet lunch with your fingers, the local way.

The often-delicate ingredients of Sri Lankan cooking can make it difficult to teach yourself from recipes. This small-group Galle-Unawatuna culinary experience steps up: letting you learn hands-on from a local cook. Select a lunch or dinner slot, choose fresh produce at a market, and visit a home kitchen to prep several dishes, from vegetable curries to traditional desserts. Then, sit down to savor your creations: the perfect finale to a fun and enlightening experience.

Join Nona and Indra for an unforgettable journey into authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! Start your experience by shopping for fresh local ingredients, learning about their flavors and origins. Then, dive into cooking traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Choose to prepare four delicious options from the list below or any other vegetable you like available on that day: •⁠ ⁠Chicken or Fish Curry •⁠ ⁠Dhal/Lentils Curry •⁠ ⁠Pumpkin Curry •⁠ ⁠Green Beans Curry •⁠ ⁠Aubergine Fry •⁠ ⁠Green Leave Salad / Stir Fry •⁠ ⁠Mushrooms Dry Curry •⁠ ⁠Potato Curry •⁠ ⁠Okra/Lady Fingers Dry curry •⁠ ⁠⁠Coconut Sambol All dishes are served with a generous portion of rice and crispy papadams. Come into our kitchen and garden, and let us teach you the secrets to perfect rice and curry. Book your experience today. Come hungry, leave with a full heart and new culinary skills. We can’t wait to welcome you into our kitchen!

With us, you'll be able to shop at the market, cook authentic srilankan food, and eat eight favorite Srilankan dishes. The day will be divided into two parts that will have exploring the biggest fresh markets (Greenmarket,Fishmarket) in City of Galle —where you shop for fresh ingredients before you cook them. Then, take Tuk-Tuk back to the cooking school. The cooking class will be conducted in nice seaview balcony where you will be introduced to Srilankan exotic ingredients, including vegetables, spices, and herbs.

Surfers Paradise provides you with everything you need to take your surfing skills to the next level. Learn with the most experienced instructors in the bay for a fair price all year long. We offer a variety of surfboards to fit your surf level, whether you are a beginner or intermediate surfer. After surf, use our beach sun beds whilst drinking a free fresh coconut and listening to chill music. The instructors have years of experience teaching and training students at Weligama beach. They will help you fulfill your higher surfing potential giving you all the knowledge and tools needed to succeed by yourself in the water. Surfer's Paradise Weligama is here to make you a surfer in no time! Choice packages : *3, 5, 8, 10, 15 or more surf lessons This package includes : *5 surf lessons (75 min) *Rash shirt *Free king coconuts *Experienced instructors *Great atmosphere and chill music *Daily breakfast Possibility nights accomodation

Experience authentic Sri Lankan village life while learning to cook traditional dishes with fresh, local ingredients. Unlike typical cooking classes, this activity combines hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and knowledge-sharing with a chance to explore the serene paddy fields. Guests don’t just cook — they learn the history and significance of each dish, enjoy the meal they prepare together, and connect with local life in a truly immersive way. This is more than a class; it’s a cultural and culinary journey you won’t find anywhere else.

Souvenir with a Soul Most souvenirs are bought; yours are made. Emphasize that guests aren't just taking home a piece of jewelry, but a physical manifestation of their holiday. The Hook: Don't just buy a souvenir—forge one. Leave with a professional-grade piece of jewelry that carries the story of your travels in every hammer mark." Cultural Immersion & Local Secrets If you use local materials or traditional techniques specific to your region, shout it out. Go behind the scenes of [Your City/Region]’s jewelry heritage. Learn the same time-honored techniques used by local artisans for generations, using [local stones/recycled silver/traditional motifs Fear of failure is the biggest barrier for travelers. Highlight that your workshop is designed for success, regardless of artistic ability. No problem. We specialize in turning 'I'm not creative' into 'I can't believe I made this!' With 1-on-1 guidance, you’ll master a jeweler’s torch and professional tools in a safe, fun environment."

At Ride a Wave, we pride ourselves on offering a unique flavor of surfing that sets us apart from the rest. We strive to create an experience that goes beyond simply riding waves and connects our students with the true essence of the ocean and the sport. Here's a description of our activity's unique flavor of surfing: 1.Embracing Nature 2.Mindfulness and Wellness 3.Personalized Coaching 4.Cultural Connections 5.Sense of Community 6.Adventure and Exploration In summary, our surf school offers a unique flavor of surfing that combines a deep appreciation for nature, mindfulness and wellness practices, personalized coaching, cultural connections, a sense of community, and a spirit of adventure. We believe that by embracing these elements, our students not only become skilled surfers but also gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the ocean, and the broader surfing culture.

Experience authentic traditional old-school jewelry making in Sri Lanka. This hands-on workshop lets you actively participate in creating your own custom silver jewelry using time-honored techniques. Learn every step of the process including melting metal, gauging, soldering, designing, hammering, embedding gemstones, smoothing, and polishing. Gain real insight into traditional craftsmanship while working closely with skilled artisans. You will also learn how to identify real gemstones from artificial ones, and can touch and examine a variety of gems sourced from local mines. This experience is perfect if you’ve ever dreamed of wearing jewelry you helped create. You may also purchase genuine gemstones and custom-made jewelry at reasonable prices. At the end of the experience, you will receive a free gemstone as a souvenir. Additionally, enjoy complimentary traditional snacks and a local lunch or dinner during your visit.

Learn to cook Sri Lankan fare from a pro with this private cooking class, held in a local family restaurant. You'll learn how to make traditional dishes and blend your own spices, and all tools and ingredients will be provided to make your experience a success. After your class, you'll sit down to dine on what you've made.

Elevate your surfing at one of Sri Lanka’s most beautiful and surf-friendly beaches with this approximate 1.5-hour intermediate lesson in Weligama. Travel independently to the beach south of Galle, grab a supplied surf board and rash vest, and enjoy a personalized one-to-lesson from an instructor—Weligama’s consistent waves are practice-perfect. Learn how to catch unbroken waves and ride open wave faces, finesse positioning and turning, and leave feeling you’ve taken your surfing to the next level.

- Hands-on Experience of Stilt Fishing in Ahangama Beach with 4 Stilt-Fishermans, with the option of learning and trying Stilt-Fishing yourself! - A Cultural Village Experience, with a Sri Lankan Host and meeting 10 villagers who have been living in the area, displaying their traditional activities such as finger weaving & artisan item making. - Authentic Lankan Lunch with live cooking experience, including tea & snacks. - An English Guide guiding you throughout the experience

This interactive/hands-on experience will teach you how to bring classical Sri Lankan flavours into everyday cocktail making. Sri Lanka offers some of the best fresh fruits, spices and herbs in the world, and this experience will showcase more than a few of them giving you a truly Sri Lankan mixology experience. Learn about locally distilled spirits and about Sri Lanka's rich history when it comes to mixing drinks. An experience that will leave you a bit tipsy and with a fresh look on Lankan inspired cocktails. .

Rather than get to know Sri Lankan cuisine via restaurant menus, discover the essence of local food with this private market and home-cooking experience in Galle. Buy ingredients at food markets with your friendly hosts, and visit their Dutch-built colonial-era home inside Galle Fort to cook dishes such as pineapple curry and claypot fish before joining them for the finished meal—a privilege that most visitors couldn't arrange independently.

This is great and unique opportunity for travelers ( single , couples , families with children) gain the knowledge about how to make 100 % natural ( eco friendly - local coir base ) hand made scrubbers ( scrubbers names are Cocoshine , Nature , Cleaning mat , Cleaning disc) for kitchen and bathroom and 100% natural ( eco friendly - local coir base) pot holder for kitchen and dining room in small scale Sri Lankan company. This is opportunity for travelers buy 100% natural hand made scrubbers , pot holders. This is opportunity for travelers indirect help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design ) unprivileged rural Sri Lankan women . This is opportunity for travelers direct help ( book the factory visit of Nature Design) woman led small scale eco friendly manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. Please note we are not allow take photos or videos of manufacturing processing. Appreciate all the travelers are switch off their phone and camera switch off during the factory visit time.

This is a working demonstration class which demonstrates you how to make a piece of jewelry in traditional way ,so If you wish to take what you make with you , then you will have to pay for the Metal and Gems involved in the piece.( very reasonable Non touristic price) But you don`t have to Buy anything unless you want to as we give chance for you to practice with a custom piece.

Have a fun day in the waves with your partner or friend as you learn to surf in Weligama with this private lesson. If you’re a beginner, or want to brush up on your skills, or if you and your partner are at different levels, these are all okay. Beginners use foam boards, and more advanced surfers use the fiberglass boards. Safety and technique are emphasized, with the aim of having a fun hour and fifteen minute lesson.

Experience the traditional art of batik, one of Sri Lanka’s cherished art forms, and create your own custom-designed batik piece under the guidance of a Master Artisan in Koggala. With over 40 years of experience, the artisan will guide you through the intricate techniques of wax-resist dyeing. Whether you're a beginner or an art enthusiast, this hands-on workshop will immerse you in Sri Lankan heritage. Highlights: Learn the history of batik in Sri Lanka Experience the full batik-making process Create your own unique batik piece

you'll discover the unique flavors of local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. as part of this class, you will get explanation about all the spices choose local ingredients and learn to cook 9 typical dishes. also we make totally * vegan foods * vegetarian foods * non vegetarian foods