Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Anuradhapura February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Anuradhapura Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura.dx500596)[Hotels in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Hotels.d500596.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Anuradhapura](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Anuradhapura.d500596.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Anuradhapura Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Anuradhapura.d500596.Car-Hire-Guide)[Anuradhapura Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura.d500596.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Anuradhapura ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Anuradhapura Types of activities Where to stay [Anuradhapura travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura.dx500596) ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A city full of ancient Buddhist ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/19d09539-787b-478b-811e-971cc11d6014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the stupas in Anuradhapura ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/8e3a62ee-d2c3-4bd9-8613-fbe6185b315e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Anuradhapura Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Anuradhapura has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Anuradhapura, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Anuradhapura with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Anuradhapura Anuradhapura is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Anuradhapura, and make it a breeze to explore Anuradhapura and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Anuradhapura to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Anuradhapura, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Anuradhapura. #### Anuradhapura attractions Anuradhapura has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Anuradhapura to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Anuradhapura. Looking for things to do in Anuradhapura can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Anuradhapura | Number of things to do | 54 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-heritage-guided-cycling-tour.a50653105.activity-details): £19 | | Top 5 things to do | [Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details)[Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura](/things-to-do/day-tour.a3315051.activity-details)[Anuradhapura : Ancient City TukTuk Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-ancient-city-tuktuk-tour.a48162843.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4-vehicle.a48360754.activity-details)[Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka](/things-to-do/day-tour-anuradhapura-from-kandy-by-lux-tours-lanka.a2927161.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4-vehicle.a48360754.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Safari by a 4x4](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-by-a-4x4.a48343842.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4.a47821267.activity-details)[Wild Adventures Safari from Wilpattu](/things-to-do/wilpattuu-national-park-shared-safari.a2885639.activity-details)[Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton](/things-to-do/discover-anuradhapura-by-helicopter-from-hatton.a3509281.activity-details) | | With kids | [Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details)[Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura](/things-to-do/day-tour.a3315051.activity-details)[Private Guided Day Tour in Anuradhapura By Lucky](/things-to-do/private-guided-day-tour-in-anuradhapura-by-lucky.a50966024.activity-details)[Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-day-trip-from-bentota-kalutara-wadduwa-ahungalla-all-inclusive.a1155406.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Half day Jeep Safari with Hotel Pickup](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-half-day-jeep-safari-with-hotel-pickup.a48831952.activity-details) | ## What to do in Anuradhapura --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruwanwelisaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruwanwelisaya-Anuradhapura.d6121066.Attraction) #### Sri Maha Bodhi Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sri-Maha-Bodhi-Anuradhapura.d6121070.Attraction) #### Nuwara Wewa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuwara-Wewa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914649.Attraction) #### Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Archaeological-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914739.Attraction) #### Thuparamaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Thuparamaya. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thuparamaya-Anuradhapura.d6121072.Attraction) #### Mirisawetiya Stupa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Mirisawetiya Stupa. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mirisawetiya-Stupa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914738.Attraction) #### Isurumuniya Vihara Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Isurumuniya Vihara. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Isurumuniya-Vihara-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914732.Attraction) #### Abhayagiri Dagoba Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you spend time at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Abhayagiri-Dagoba-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914657.Attraction) #### Thuparama Dagoba Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Thuparama Dagoba. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thuparama-Dagoba-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914652.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Anuradhapura ![At the end of our day at Anuradhapura, we kept walking to our hotel. On the way, we saw this monkey was eating some fruits. This creature is endemic to Sri Lanka. Furthermore, it presents all over the Island. They live as groups and kind of the time they become too aggressive. So, if you capturing them when they are too close to you, keep it in your mind to switch off the flasher. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/324ec1be-345b-4bb9-b657-a52708582b5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wijayapura While there might not be top attractions in Wijayapura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nuwara Wewa and Mirisawetiya Stupa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Anuradhapura-Wijayapura.dx553248635976398683) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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