Private Guided TukTuk Tour to Anuradhapura Ancient City

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About this activity

Experience the wonders of Anuradhapura like never before on an exciting Tuk Tuk tour through its ancient city. Glide through the sprawling ruins, sacred stupas, and serene monasteries as your local guide brings centuries of history to life with fascinating stories of kings, monks, and legendary events.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel with Gayan - Tour guide in Ancient city Anuradhapura

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Not included

Not included: Tickets for the UNESCO World Heritage sites

Itinerary

Sri Maha Boodhi Temple

20 min Admission included

Visit the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, one of the most spiritually significant sites in Sri Lanka and home to the world’s oldest historically documented tree.
Lovamahapaya Brazen Palace

10 min Admission included

Brazen Palace (Lovamahapaya) in Anuradhapura will step into the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient royal capital. Once a magnificent nine-story monastery built in the 2nd century BCE, this historic site was said to have had a bronze-tiled roof that shimmered in the sunlight — giving it the name “Brazen Palace.”
Ruwanweli Maha Seya

20 min Admission included

You will experience one of the most sacred and awe-inspiring Buddhist monuments in the country. Built in the 2nd century BCE by King Dutugemunu, this magnificent white stupa rises gracefully against the sky, creating a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere.
Stop 4

Passing by

The stupa is believed to enshrine the right collarbone relic of the Buddha, making it a highly revered pilgrimage site. Thuparamaya is notable for its distinctive circular design and the stone pillars (vatadage remains) that surround it, which once supported a protective roof structure. Today, it stands as an important symbol of Sri Lanka’s ancient Buddhist heritage and architectural history.
Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

15 min Admission not included

The Moonstone, known locally as Sandakada Pahana, is a beautifully carved semicircular stone slab found at the entrances of ancient Buddhist temples in Anuradhapura. Dating back to the Anuradhapura period, these moonstones are famous for their intricate carvings of animals, floral patterns, and symbolic designs.
Eth Pokuna

10 min Admission not included

Eth Pokuna, also known as the “Elephant Pond,” is a large ancient stone-built water reservoir located in Anuradhapura. Believed to have been constructed during the Anuradhapura period, it was designed to supply water to the nearby monasteries and communities.
Abayagiriya Stupa

15 min Admission not included

Abhayagiri Stupa is one of the largest and most important ancient stupas in Anuradhapura. It was built in the 1st century BCE by King Valagamba and became the center of the Abhayagiri Monastery, a major Buddhist monastic complex.
Samadhi Statue

15 min Admission not included

The Samadhi Buddha Statue is a serene and highly revered statue depicting the Buddha in deep meditation (dhyana). Carved from a single block of dolomite stone during the Anuradhapura period, it is celebrated for its exquisite craftsmanship, calm expression, and graceful proportions.
Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

10 min Admission not included

The Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna) are a pair of ancient bathing tanks built by ancient kings in Anuradhapura. Dating back to the Anuradhapura period, these ponds feature elegant stone walls, staircases, and sophisticated water channels.
Jethawanaramaya

20 min Admission not included

The Jethavana Stupa is the largest brick monument in the world, located in Anuradhapura. Built by King Mahasena in the 3rd century CE, it was part of the Jetavana Monastery complex.