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Polonnaruwa Archaeological Site Entrance Ticket with Guide

Operated by Lakpura® 4.7 1,673 reviews Duration 2 hours

Explore the UNESCO-listed Ancient City of Polonnaruwa with a skip-the-line entrance ticket and English-speaking guide included.

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About this experience

Skip the ticket queue and step straight into Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka's UNESCO-listed ancient capital. Your entrance ticket is arranged in advance by Lakpura, so you spend your two hours exploring the site rather than waiting at the gate. An English-speaking guide walks you through the sprawling ruins, bringing the medieval Sinhalese kingdom to life — from the Royal Palace and Gal Vihara's colossal rock-cut Buddhas to the Rankoth Vehera stupa and the Lotus Pond.

This is a group tour lasting two hours. Pick-up and drop-off to and from the site are not included, so arrange your own transport to the entrance beforehand. Gratuities, food, drinks, and personal expenses are not covered. Guests must be aged five or older to join.

Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Min age5 years

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What’s included

Included

  • Entrance Ticket to Polonnaruwa.
  • Guide

Not included

  • Pick-up/Drop-off from/to Polonnaruwa archeological site.
  • Gratuties
  • Food and drink
  • Expenses of a personal nature

Please note

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A Viator/TripAdvisor booking confirmation sent at the time of confirmation is not the official ticket.
  • Viator/TripAdvisor voucher needs to be exchanged at starting point with our staff.
  • Our service manager will exchange the ticket with you entrance of the Archaeological Site.
  • Entrance Gate of the Archaeological Site.

Cancellation policy

  • More than 24 hours notice: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours notice: no refund

To cancel, reply to your booking confirmation email or message us on WhatsApp.

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