Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour

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Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour

By Safe Lanka Tours

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5h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the Ancient Wonders of Anuradhapura – the Easy Way

Explore the sacred city of Anuradhapura in comfort with private transport to all the famous historical sites – plus a few hidden gems that most tourists miss. This ancient city is full of history, but the landmarks are spread far apart and hard to reach on your own. With this private day tour, you’ll enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey through ancient temples, peaceful ruins, and authentic local spots that reveal the real heart of Anuradhapura.

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

5h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

$25.00 x 1 Adult$25.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Bottled water
Entrance Tickets

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Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers 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 symbolizing 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 meters long, 52 meters wide, and 9.5 meters 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 recognized 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 bathing 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 center for both religious and scholarly activity. Its massive scale and brickwork reflect the grandeur of ancient Sri Lankan architecture.

Location

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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