Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Anuradhapura February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Hotels.d500596.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Anuradhapura Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Anuradhapura.d500596.Car-Rental-Guide)[Anuradhapura Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura.d500596.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Anuradhapura ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Anuradhapura Types of activities Where to stay [Anuradhapura travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura.dx500596) ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stupa with exposed red bricks. #stupa #dagoba #Abhayagiri #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/9a0c3ab7-0fae-4041-b87c-eaf181ad4098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A city full of ancient Buddhist ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/19d09539-787b-478b-811e-971cc11d6014.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the stupas in Anuradhapura ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/8e3a62ee-d2c3-4bd9-8613-fbe6185b315e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Anuradhapura Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Anuradhapura has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Anuradhapura is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Anuradhapura to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Anuradhapura Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Anuradhapura. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Anuradhapura attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Anuradhapura | Number of things to do | 55 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-heritage-guided-cycling-tour.a50653105.activity-details): CA $34 | | Top 5 things to do | [Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura](/things-to-do/private-city-day-tour-in-anuradhapura.a3315051.activity-details)[Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details)[Anuradhapura : Ancient City TukTuk Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-ancient-city-tuktuk-tour.a48162843.activity-details)[Polonnaruwa Sight Seeing Tour and Minneriya Elephant Safari](/things-to-do/polonnaruwa-sight-seeing-tour-and-minneriya-elephant-safari.a48184174.activity-details)[Private Guided Day Tour in Anuradhapura By Lucky](/things-to-do/private-guided-day-tour-in-anuradhapura-by-lucky.a50966024.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4 Vehicle](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4-vehicle.a48360754.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Safari by a 4x4](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-by-a-4x4.a48343842.activity-details)[Minneriya National Park Safari in a 4x4](/things-to-do/minneriya-national-park-safari-in-a-4x4.a47821267.activity-details)[Wild Adventures Safari from Wilpattu](/things-to-do/wilpattuu-national-park-shared-safari.a2885639.activity-details)[Discover Anuradhapura by Helicopter From Hatton](/things-to-do/discover-anuradhapura-by-helicopter-from-hatton.a3509281.activity-details) | | With kids | [Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura](/things-to-do/private-city-day-tour-in-anuradhapura.a3315051.activity-details)[Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details)[Private Guided Day Tour in Anuradhapura By Lucky](/things-to-do/private-guided-day-tour-in-anuradhapura-by-lucky.a50966024.activity-details)[Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch](/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-day-trip-from-bentota-kalutara-wadduwa-ahungalla-all-inclusive.a1155406.activity-details)[Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour](/things-to-do/anuradhapura-heritage-guided-cycling-tour.a50653105.activity-details) | ## What to do in Anuradhapura --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Anuradhapura ![Jaw dropping ... how they built this almost perfect half sphere one brick at a time? #stupa #Ruwanwelisaya #Anuradhapura #SriLanka](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/fe59b2f4-22da-4fde-9793-7c303dcda0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruwanwelisaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura with a trip to Ruwanwelisaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ruwanwelisaya-Anuradhapura.d6121066.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sri Maha Bodhi Sri Maha Bodhi is just one of the places to see in Anuradhapura, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Sri-Maha-Bodhi-Anuradhapura.d6121070.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nuwara Wewa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Nuwara Wewa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nuwara-Wewa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914649.Vacation-Attraction) #### Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum You can study the exhibits at Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Anuradhapura. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Archaeological-Museum-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914739.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thuparamaya You can find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you stop by Thuparamaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Thuparamaya-Anuradhapura.d6121072.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mirisawetiya Stupa Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Mirisawetiya Stupa. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mirisawetiya-Stupa-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914738.Vacation-Attraction) #### Jetavanaramaya Find out about the history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Jetavanaramaya. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Jetavanaramaya-Anuradhapura.d6121068.Vacation-Attraction) #### Isurumuniya Vihara Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura when you take a trip to Isurumuniya Vihara. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Isurumuniya-Vihara-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914732.Vacation-Attraction) #### Abhayagiri Dagoba Learn about the local history of Anuradhapura with a stop at Abhayagiri Dagoba. You can seek out the biking trails while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Abhayagiri-Dagoba-Anuradhapura.d553248621526914657.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Anuradhapura ![As we walked 12km along the roads of Anuradhapura, we felt too tired. Fortunately, this poor looking shop was there. Though the appearance is so, Orange juice made by this lady is delicious. It completely reduced our thirst and tiresome nature. People in these poor villages prefer to do these kind of shops in order to earn something more. Their principal way of earning is agriculture. But it's really difficult to overcome the battle of living as they don't have enough money even to buy primary necessities. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500596/e9d41922-2d63-42f5-8abe-73d96b2c0326.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Wijayapura While Wijayapura might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Nuwara Wewa and Mirisawetiya Stupa. [](https://expedia.ca/Anuradhapura-Wijayapura.dx553248635976398683) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Anuradhapura worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Anuradhapura? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Anuradhapura? ### Is three days enough to stay in Anuradhapura? ### Is Anuradhapura a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Anuradhapura with kids? > - [Private City Day Tour in Anuradhapura](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-city-day-tour-in-anuradhapura.a3315051.activity-details) > - [Anuradhapura Private Ancient City Day Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anuradhapura-private-ancient-city-day-tour.a48338606.activity-details) > - [Private Guided Day Tour in Anuradhapura By Lucky](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-guided-day-tour-in-anuradhapura-by-lucky.a50966024.activity-details) > - [Sigiriya & Dambulla Private Day Trip with Entry Fees & Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sigiriya-dambulla-day-trip-from-bentota-kalutara-wadduwa-ahungalla-all-inclusive.a1155406.activity-details) > - [Anuradhapura Heritage Guided Cycling Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/anuradhapura-heritage-guided-cycling-tour.a50653105.activity-details) ### What to do in Anuradhapura for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Anuradhapura? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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