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Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour 2
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By Safe Lanka Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$43 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the Ancient Wonders of Anuradhapura – the Easy Way

    Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura in comfort with private transport and the guidance of a licensed tour guide. Visit all the famous historical sites along with a few hidden gems that most travellers miss.

    This ancient city is rich in history, but its landmarks are spread far apart and can be difficult to explore on your own. With this private day tour, you’ll enjoy a seamless and stress-free journey through ancient temples, peaceful ruins, and authentic local spots—while gaining deeper insights and stories from a professional licensed guide..

Activity location

  • Isurumuniya Temple
    • At Royal Pleasure Gardens,
    • 50000, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Isurumuniya Temple
    • At Royal Pleasure Gardens,
    • 50000, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:30 PM
Price details
NZ$42.50 x 1 AdultNZ$42.50
Total
Price is NZ$42.50
Until Thu, 13 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional licensed tourist guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance Tickets

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Isurumuniya Temple

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Isurumuniya is a stunning rock temple known for its peaceful setting and intricate stone carvings, including the famous Isurumuniya Lovers sculpture. Originally built in the 3rd century BC, it was a sanctuary for Buddhist monks and remains a serene and spiritual site to this day.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) located in the Mahamewna Gardens of Anuradhapura. It is considered the oldest human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date and continuous recorded history. This revered tree is the closest living link to Gautama Buddha.

Lovamahapaya Brazen Palace

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Brazen Palace (Lovamahapaya) was a remarkable nine-story monastic structure built in the 2nd century BC by King Dutugemunu. It once housed a refectory, assembly hall, and chapter house. The palace was crowned with a roof made of bronze tiles, which gave it its name.

Ruwanwelisaya

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Located in the heart of the ancient city, the Ruwanwelisaya stupa was built by King Dutugemunu (137–119 BC) and completed by his brother King Saddhatissa. It is one of the tallest ancient monuments in the world and holds great spiritual and architectural significance.

Dagoba of Thuparama

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Thuparamaya is considered the first stupa built in Sri Lanka, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Constructed by King Devanampiya Tissa, it houses a sacred collarbone relic of the Buddha. Its bell-shaped design and surrounding stone pillars represent the grace of early Buddhist architecture.

Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Sandakada Pahana, or Moonstone, is a distinctive architectural element found at the entrances of ancient buildings in Anuradhapura. These semi-circular stone slabs feature intricate carvings symbolising the cycle of life in Buddhist tradition.

Rathna Prasadaya & Guardstone - පොහොය ගෙය සහ මුරගල

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Rathna Prasadaya is an ancient structure featuring detailed carvings and guardstones. Over time, stone replaced wood in the construction of these elements, offering greater durability and artistic complexity in the Anuradhapura period.

Eth Pokuna

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Eth Pokuna is a massive ancient reservoir measuring approximately 159 metres long, 52 metres wide, and 9.5 metres deep. Built to supply water to nearby monasteries, the pond's impressive scale reflects the advanced water management systems of the time.

Abhayagiri Dagaba

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Abhayagiriya Stupa is located in the ancient Sinhala capital of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province. It was built by King Valagamba (89–77 BC) and became one of the largest monastic complexes in the ancient world. Abhayagiriya is recognised as one of the tallest and most significant ancient stupas in Sri Lanka.

Samadhi Statue

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
This famous Samadhi Buddha statue is located in Mahamevnāwa Park. It depicts the Buddha in the Dhyana Mudra, the meditation posture linked to his first Enlightenment. Carved from dolomite marble, the statue stands 7 feet 3 inches tall and radiates a sense of calm and serenity.

Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Kuttam Pokuna, or Twin Ponds, are ancient swimming tanks built during the Anuradhapura Kingdom. These beautifully preserved structures are part of the Abhayagiri monastic complex and showcase the advanced hydrological engineering and artistic design of ancient Sri Lanka.

Jethawanaramaya

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Jetavanaramaya is one of the tallest and largest stupas in the ancient world, built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD. Once part of a massive monastic complex, it was a centre for both religious and scholarly activity. Its massive scale and brickwork reflect the grandeur of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.

Location

Activity location

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    Isurumuniya Temple
    • At Royal Pleasure Gardens,
    • 50000, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Isurumuniya Temple
    • At Royal Pleasure Gardens,
    • 50000, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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