Anuradhapura Private City Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Transport
by Navin Lanka Tours
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This private day tour in Anuradhapura lasts about 4 to 5 hours and covers key historical sites in the ancient city. Travel by private vehicle with a licensed guide who provides commentary throughout the visit. Bottled water is included for your convenience. The tour stops at several important landmarks, beginning with the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree and the oldest human-planted tree with a known planting date. You then visit the Brazen Palace ruins, once a nine-story monastery built in the 2nd century BC. Next, the Ruwanweli Maha Seya stupa is featured, one of the tallest ancient monuments, followed by the Abayagiriya Stupa, which was the tallest stupa in the world when constructed. The Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna) showcase ancient bathing pools known for their engineering and artistry. The tour also includes the Samadhi Statue of Buddha in meditation posture, carved from dolomite marble. Other stops include the Jethawanaramaya Stupa, a large brick structure important for Buddhist learning; the Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana, a carved stone slab at entrances; and the evolution of stone guard stones with carvings. The Elephant Pond (Eth Pokuna) is a large ancient reservoir built to supply water to monasteries. The Dagoba of Thuparama is the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, housing a relic of Buddha. Finally, the Isurumuniya Temple offers rock carvings and the famous Lovers sculpture, set beside a lotus pond. Admission fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
This sacred fig tree in Mahamewna Gardens is the oldest human-planted tree with a known planting date and a direct living link to Gautama Buddha. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Brazen Palace (Lowamahapaya)
Site of a nine-story monastic building from the 2nd century BC built by King Dutugmunu, featuring a refectory, assembly hall, chapter house, and a bronze-tiled roof. The visit lasts approximately 25 minutes.
25 min
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
A tall ancient stupa in Anuradhapura built by King Dutugamunu and completed by King Saddhatissa, ranked among the tallest ancient monuments worldwide. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Abayagiriya Stupa
At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the tallest stupa and the third tallest structure worldwide when constructed by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301).
25 min
Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Two well-preserved ancient bathing tanks part of the Abhayagiri vihāra complex, showcasing Sinhalese hydrological engineering, architecture, and art. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Samadhi Statue
A 7-foot-3-inch statue of Buddha in Dhyana Mudra meditation posture carved from dolomite marble, located in Mahamevnāwa Park. Visitors stay for roughly 25 minutes.
25 min
Jethawanaramaya
A major Buddhist monument once over 120 meters tall, built during King Mahasena's reign, serving as a center for Theravada and Mahayana learning. The visit is about 25 minutes.
25 min
Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
An elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab placed at stair and entrance bases, illustrating ancient Sri Lankan architectural features. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Stone Guard Stones Evolution
Displays the progression from wood to stone in construction of guard stones, moonstones, and balustrades, including the addition of carvings over time. The stop lasts 25 minutes.
25 min
Eth Pokuna
Also called Elephant Pond, this large ancient reservoir measures approximately 159 meters long, 52 meters wide, and 9.5 meters deep, supplying water to nearby monasteries. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Dagoba of Thuparama
The oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, built in the 3rd century BC by King Devanampiya Tissa, housing Buddha's collarbone relic. Features include a bell-shaped design and stone pillars. Visit duration is about 25 minutes.
25 min
Isurumuniya Temple
A rock temple known for intricate stone carvings and the famous Isurumuniya Lovers sculpture, surrounded by a lotus pond. It was originally a sanctuary for Buddhist monks. Visitors spend roughly 25 minutes.
25 min
Meeting point
In your hotel.
End point
In your hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Anuradhapura Private City Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Transport
by Navin Lanka Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$60Overview
This private day tour in Anuradhapura lasts about 4 to 5 hours and covers key historical sites in the ancient city. Travel by private vehicle with a licensed guide who provides commentary throughout the visit. Bottled water is included for your convenience. The tour stops at several important landmarks, beginning with the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred fig tree and the oldest human-planted tree with a known planting date. You then visit the Brazen Palace ruins, once a nine-story monastery built in the 2nd century BC. Next, the Ruwanweli Maha Seya stupa is featured, one of the tallest ancient monuments, followed by the Abayagiriya Stupa, which was the tallest stupa in the world when constructed. The Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna) showcase ancient bathing pools known for their engineering and artistry. The tour also includes the Samadhi Statue of Buddha in meditation posture, carved from dolomite marble. Other stops include the Jethawanaramaya Stupa, a large brick structure important for Buddhist learning; the Moonstone or Sandakada Pahana, a carved stone slab at entrances; and the evolution of stone guard stones with carvings. The Elephant Pond (Eth Pokuna) is a large ancient reservoir built to supply water to monasteries. The Dagoba of Thuparama is the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, housing a relic of Buddha. Finally, the Isurumuniya Temple offers rock carvings and the famous Lovers sculpture, set beside a lotus pond. Admission fees are not included and must be paid separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
This sacred fig tree in Mahamewna Gardens is the oldest human-planted tree with a known planting date and a direct living link to Gautama Buddha. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Brazen Palace (Lowamahapaya)
Site of a nine-story monastic building from the 2nd century BC built by King Dutugmunu, featuring a refectory, assembly hall, chapter house, and a bronze-tiled roof. The visit lasts approximately 25 minutes.
25 min
Ruwanweli Maha Seya
A tall ancient stupa in Anuradhapura built by King Dutugamunu and completed by King Saddhatissa, ranked among the tallest ancient monuments worldwide. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Abayagiriya Stupa
At 122 metres (400 ft), it was the tallest stupa and the third tallest structure worldwide when constructed by King Mahasena of Anuradhapura (273–301).
25 min
Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)
Two well-preserved ancient bathing tanks part of the Abhayagiri vihāra complex, showcasing Sinhalese hydrological engineering, architecture, and art. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Samadhi Statue
A 7-foot-3-inch statue of Buddha in Dhyana Mudra meditation posture carved from dolomite marble, located in Mahamevnāwa Park. Visitors stay for roughly 25 minutes.
25 min
Jethawanaramaya
A major Buddhist monument once over 120 meters tall, built during King Mahasena's reign, serving as a center for Theravada and Mahayana learning. The visit is about 25 minutes.
25 min
Moonstone or Sandakada pahana
An elaborately carved semi-circular stone slab placed at stair and entrance bases, illustrating ancient Sri Lankan architectural features. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Stone Guard Stones Evolution
Displays the progression from wood to stone in construction of guard stones, moonstones, and balustrades, including the addition of carvings over time. The stop lasts 25 minutes.
25 min
Eth Pokuna
Also called Elephant Pond, this large ancient reservoir measures approximately 159 meters long, 52 meters wide, and 9.5 meters deep, supplying water to nearby monasteries. Visitors spend about 25 minutes here.
25 min
Dagoba of Thuparama
The oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, built in the 3rd century BC by King Devanampiya Tissa, housing Buddha's collarbone relic. Features include a bell-shaped design and stone pillars. Visit duration is about 25 minutes.
25 min
Isurumuniya Temple
A rock temple known for intricate stone carvings and the famous Isurumuniya Lovers sculpture, surrounded by a lotus pond. It was originally a sanctuary for Buddhist monks. Visitors spend roughly 25 minutes.
25 min
Meeting point
In your hotel.
End point
In your hotel.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.