11. Batik Making Workshop in Galle
5.0· 10 reviews· 2.5 hoursStep 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.
22. Sri Lankan Village Cooking Class Weligama
5.0· 1 reviews· 3.3 hoursExperience 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.
33. Galle Fort cooking class
5.0· 66 reviews· 1.5 hoursSanju my self i do the cooking lesson in one of leading restaurant in galle fort. Specialy we do the lesson in back outdoor garden. Apart of that we provide free recipe book as well. Also you can get fresh spices from our stall. We are getting fresh vegetable and ingredients from village
44. Galle Fort Walking Tour with a Resident
4.9· 111 reviews· 1.5 hoursThis tour will be more leaurely walk and you will get an indepth knowlage of the Historical city of galle fort and and its people, how the lives of these people drastically changed in the last 3 decades, and the untold stories by any guide book, please be prepaired to ask any questions and you will not only get an indepth knowlage about galle fort but also sri Lanka as well.
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