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Ancient City Day Tour
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Ancient KingdomsDay Tour·Full Day·2 – 12 People

Ancient City Day Tour

Two thousand years of Buddhist civilisation — choose Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa for a full day of living history.

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Duration

Full Day

Group Size

2 – 12 People

Difficulty

Easy

Starts From

Central or Northern Sri Lanka

Step into the heart of Sri Lanka's ancient civilisation. Choose one city per day — Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa — both UNESCO World Heritage Sites and both extraordinary windows into two thousand years of Buddhist history.

A professional site guide explains the stories, symbolism and historical context behind each monument. From the sacred Bodhi Tree (the world's oldest recorded tree with a known planting date) to the magnificent Gal Vihara rock carvings and royal palace complexes — this is history walking alongside you.

Tour Highlights

Choice of Anuradhapura or Polonnaruwa (UNESCO)

Professional UNESCO site guide included

2,000+ years of Buddhist civilisation explained in depth

Sacred stupas, royal palaces and rock carvings

Ancient hydraulic engineering wonders

Bicycle hire option through Polonnaruwa ruins

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Ancient City Day Tour

Full Day · 2 – 12 People

Price on Request

7 full & half-day experiences

6 tours available in this category

Group Size

Adults

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