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Home/Destinations/Anuradhapura/Ancient City

Ancient City Tours

A UNESCO sacred city: tours explore Anuradhapura’s vast ruins, from the colossal white dagobas of Ruwanwelisaya and Jetavanaramaya to ancient monasteries, pools and palaces spread across a sprawling archaeological park. One of Asia’s greatest ancient cities.

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Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura
5.0(493)·4–5 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Mountain Bicycle Group Tour Anuradhapura & History with Buddhism
Anuradhapura
Mountain Bicycle Group Tour Anuradhapura & History with Buddhism
5.0(91)·3–4 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Heritage Mountain bike / bicycle Tour
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Heritage Mountain bike / bicycle Tour
5.0(86)·4h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya Hike & Minneriya Safari Private Full Day Tour
4.9(85)·10 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Day tour sigiriya to anuradhapura
Sigiriya
Day tour sigiriya to anuradhapura
4.8(49)·8–10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Half day tour - in Sacred city of Anuradhapura Or sacred city of Mihintale.
Anuradhapura
Half day tour - in Sacred city of Anuradhapura Or sacred city of Mihintale.
4.6(24)·3–4 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
One Day Tour - Sacred city of Anuradhapura & Sacred city of Mihintale. (Sunset)
Anuradhapura
One Day Tour - Sacred city of Anuradhapura & Sacred city of Mihintale. (Sunset)
4.7(23)·6–8 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Day tour trips from Anuradhapura to multiple cities as your choice
Anuradhapura
Day tour trips from Anuradhapura to multiple cities as your choice
5.0(14)·1–9 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura: Tuk Tuk Tour at Ancient City with Audio Guide
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura: Tuk Tuk Tour at Ancient City with Audio Guide
5.0(11)·4–6 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Heritage Tour - Tuk~Tuk Exploration with a Local
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Heritage Tour - Tuk~Tuk Exploration with a Local
5.0(10)·5 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura ancient city tour with Travandgo tours
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura ancient city tour with Travandgo tours
5.0(7)·4–6 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka
Colombo
Day Tour Anuradhapura from Kandy by Lux Tours Lanka
4.6(5)·5–15 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Ancient City Small Group Tour
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Ancient City Small Group Tour
5.0(4)·4h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Mihintale TukTuk tour at Anuradhapura tuk tuk
−19%
Anuradhapura
Mihintale TukTuk tour at Anuradhapura tuk tuk
4.5(4)·4–5 hours
from$44$55/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura and Mihintale Heritage Tour with Mini Car
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura and Mihintale Heritage Tour with Mini Car
5.0(4)·8–10 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Private Tuk Tuk Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Private Tuk Tuk Tour with a Licensed Local Guide
5.0(4)·4 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura Ancient City Private Day Tour
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana
Anuradhapura
Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura Ancient Kingdom and Avukana
5.0(2)·6–8 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip To Anuradhapura Ancient City
Sigiriya
Private Day Trip To Anuradhapura Ancient City
3.0(2)·7–8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Ancient City Day Tour from Kandy (Private Tour)
Kandy
Anuradhapura Ancient City Day Tour from Kandy (Private Tour)
3.5(2)·10 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Guided TukTuk Tour to Anuradhapura Ancient City
Anuradhapura
Private Guided TukTuk Tour to Anuradhapura Ancient City
5.0(1)·3h 30min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins from Colombo
Colombo
Anuradhapura Guided Day Tour of Ancient Ruins from Colombo
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Colombo
Colombo
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Colombo
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Day Excursions to UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA from Negombo
Negombo
Day Excursions to UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA from Negombo
5.0(1)·12–14 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Day Excursions To UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA From Colombo
Colombo
Day Excursions To UNESCO City ANURADHAPURA From Colombo
3.0(1)·12–14 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari Tour from Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Sigiriya & Minneriya Safari Tour from Anuradhapura
5.0(1)·8–10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private Anuradhapura City Day Tour
Anuradhapura
Private Anuradhapura City Day Tour
5–6 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Sacred City of Anuradhapura Day Tour
Anuradhapura
Sacred City of Anuradhapura Day Tour
7 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
Dambulla to Anuradhapura Tuk Tuk Day Trip Explore Ancient Ruins
Anuradhapura
Dambulla to Anuradhapura Tuk Tuk Day Trip Explore Ancient Ruins
6 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour to Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya Rock Fortress From Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Full Day Tour to Dambulla Cave Temple & Sigiriya Rock Fortress From Anuradhapura
6–8 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Trincomalee
10 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Day tour in Sacred city of Anuradhapura including Mihintale from Habarana
Anuradhapura
Day tour in Sacred city of Anuradhapura including Mihintale from Habarana
10–11 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Private Evening Tour of Ancient Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Private Evening Tour of Ancient Anuradhapura
4–5 hours
from$25/ person
via Viator
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Habarana
Anuradhapura
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Habarana
6–7 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Sigiriya
Anuradhapura
Aukana and Anuradhapura Day Tour From Sigiriya
6–7 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura and Avukana From Colombo
Colombo
Private Day Tour Of Anuradhapura and Avukana From Colombo
8–10 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Mount Lavinia
Colombo
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Mount Lavinia
12 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Dambulla And Polonnaruwa All Inclusive Day Tour From Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura
Dambulla And Polonnaruwa All Inclusive Day Tour From Anuradhapura
8–10 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Trincomalee City Tour from Dambulla
Anuradhapura
Trincomalee City Tour from Dambulla
13 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Two-Day Tour :Anuradhapura Sacred City & Wilpattu Wildlife Safari
Central Sri Lanka
Two-Day Tour :Anuradhapura Sacred City & Wilpattu Wildlife Safari
2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Habarana
Anuradhapura
Sacred City of Anuradhapura from Habarana
10 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya (Cultural Triangle)
Anuradhapura
Private Tour to Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya (Cultural Triangle)
3 days
from$177/ person
via Viator

Ancient City in Anuradhapura — FAQ

What is the ancient city of Anuradhapura?
It is a sprawling UNESCO archaeological site, a former royal capital with giant dagobas, monasteries and ruins.
What are the main sights in the ancient city?
The Ruwanwelisaya and Jetavanaramaya dagobas, Abhayagiri, the Isurumuniya temple and ancient pools.
How do you explore the ancient city?
On a guided tour by car, tuk-tuk or bicycle, as the ruins are spread over a wide area.

More things to do in Anuradhapura

Sacred SitesSigiriya RockMihintalePolonnaruwaWilpattu Safari