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Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour

By Ovin lanka Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £45 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

The tour is designed to give travellers a smooth, safe, and truly authentic Sri Lankan experience with a strong focus on comfort and local knowledge. With over 5 years of experience, we carefully plan routes to avoid crowds, choose the best times to visit attractions, and provide helpful guidance throughout the day.

Guests will enjoy a personalised service, flexible stops, photo opportunities, and friendly support from a local team that understands both the destinations and traveller needs. Whether you are visiting cultural sites like Anuradhapura or exploring nature and wildlife, we aim to deliver a memorable journey with reliable transport, clear communication, and genuine hospitality.

Activity location

  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Anuradhapura Ancient City Tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
£22.49 x 1 Adult£22.49
Paid at activity£22.49
Total
Price is £44.98

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
    King coconut
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees are not included and needs to be paid on site. A total ticket of USD 30 per person is required for all Anuradhapura heritage sites (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is free).

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

  • 25m
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree, or Ficus religiosa, that stands in the Mahamewna Gardens in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Not only is it the closest authentic living link to Gautama Buddha, it is also the oldest human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date and a recorded history.

Ruwanweli Maha Seya

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Ruwanweliseya is sited in the Ancient Sinhala capital of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was built by King Dutugamunu (137 BC – 119 BC) and completed by his younger brother, King Saddhatissa, after his death. The Ruwanweliseya is ranked among the tallest ancient monuments in the world.

Jethawanaramaya Stupa

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the world's tallest stupa, and the third tallest structure in the world when it was built by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301).

Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Kuttam Pokuna (twin ponds or pools) are well preserved old swimming tanks or ponds in Sri Lanka. This pair of ponds was built by the Sinhalese in the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom. They form part of the Abhayagiri vihāra complex and are an example of the works in the field of hydrological engineering, architecture and art of the ancient Sinhalese.

Samadhi Statue

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Samadhi Buddha is a famous statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment. This statue is 7 feet 3 inches in height and carved from dolomite marble.

Jethawanaramaya

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Jethawanaramaya Stupa is one of the most iconic and sacred Buddhist monuments in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, built during the reign of King Mahasena. Once rising over 120 metres, it was among the tallest brick structures in the ancient world and a major centre for Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist learning. Today, Jethawanaramaya remains an important pilgrimage site, admired for its immense scale, historical significance, and timeless architectural beauty.

Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Sandakada Pahana, also known as Moonstone, is a unique feature of the architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. It is an elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances.

Abhayagiri Museum

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Over time, the architects of the Anuradhapura kingdom used stone, instead of wood, for the construction of guard stones, moonstones and balustrades, as stone was a more enduring material. The next stage in the evolution of the guard stones was the inclusion of carvings.

Eth Pokuna

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Elephant Pond (Eth Pokuna) in Anuradhapura is a massive ancient reservoir built during the reign of the kings in Sri Lanka's historical Anuradhapura Kingdom. Measuring approximately 159 metres in length, 52 metres in width, and 9.5 metres in depth, it was used to supply water to the nearby monasteries. The pond's name likely comes from its enormous size, suggesting it could even accommodate elephants. A testament to ancient Sri Lankan engineering, the pond highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the era's hydraulic systems

Dagoba of Thuparama

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Thuparamaya Stupa, located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, is considered the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Built by King Devanampiya Tissa, it enshrines the sacred collarbone relic of Lord Buddha, making it a revered site for Buddhists. The stupa's bell-shaped design and surrounding stone pillars reflect the elegance of ancient Sri Lankan architecture. As the first stupa constructed after the introduction of Buddhism to the island, Thuparamaya holds immense historical and religious significance.

Isurumuniya Temple

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Isurumuniya Temple, located in Anuradhapura, is a beautiful and historically significant rock temple known for its intricate stone carvings. Built in the 3rd century BC, it was originally a sanctuary for Buddhist monks. The temple is famous for the stunning Isurumuniya Lovers sculpture, which showcases the exceptional artistry of ancient Sri Lanka. Surrounded by a serene lotus pond and carved rock formations, the temple offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a must-visit site for both history enthusiasts and spiritual seekers.

Location

Activity location

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    Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    • Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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