Private Guided TukTuk Tour to Anuradhapura Ancient City

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Sri Maha Boodhi Temple

  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.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Lovamahapaya Brazen Palace

  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.”

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ruwanwelisaya

  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.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Thuparamaya (Pass 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.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  Moonstone or Sandakada pahana

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Eth Pokuna

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Abayagiriya Stupa

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Samadhi Statue

  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.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Twin Baths (Kuttam Pokuna)

  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.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Jethawanaramaya

  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.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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