Historic City of Anuradhapura Private City Tour by Tuk Tuk

Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
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Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us in a tuk-tuk for a personalized journey through Sri Lanka's sacred city! Your driver-guide—a knowledgeable local—will whisk you to UNESCO-listed treasures like the sacred Bodhi Tree, towering Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, and the romantic Isurumuniya carvings. No crowded buses or complicated logistics—just you, your private guide, and 2,300 years of history!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Transfers by Tuk-tuk with English-speaking driver/guide
  • Pickup and Drop off in Anuradhapura City Area Hotel/Meeting Point
  • Entrance Fees
  • Dinner
  • Other Personal Expenses

What to expect

  1. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
    30m
    Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
  2. Ruwanweli Maha Seya
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa and a hemispherical structure containing relics, in Sri Lanka, considered sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. Two quarts or one Drona of the Gothama Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, which is the largest collection of his relics anywhere.
  3. Abayagiriya Stupa
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    JETHAWANARAMAYA STUPA structure is significant in the island’s Buddhist history as it represents the conflicts within the Theravada and Mahayana sectors of Buddhism. With the destruction and abandonment of Anuradhapura kingdom in the 11th century, the stupa was covered by jungle and later King Parakramabahu in 12th century renovate this stupa and it was rebuilt to the current height, a reduction to 71 meters. The structure is no longer the tallest, but it is still the largest, with a base-area of 233,000 m2 (2,508,000 sq ft). Approximately 93.3 million bricks were used in its construction; the engineering knowledge behind the construction of this structure shows the significant development in the history of the island.
    The compound covers approximately 5.6 hectares and is estimated to have housed 10,000 Buddhist monks. The stupa has a 8.5 m) deep foundation, and sits on bedrock.
  4. Abhayagiri
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Explore ruins of the ancient monastic university
  5. Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Marvel at the ancient water filtration system. Famous for its carvings and serene pond
  6. Isurumuniya Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    See the famous "Lovers’ Carving" and relax by the lotus pond.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • if you don't have long enough trousers and T shirts you have to bring something to cover your pairs of knees and shoulders
  • if it is a sunny day it's better to bring socks to wear inside the hot premises to avoid burning your soles
  • if it is rainy day better wear flip flops

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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