Private Tour
Explore Ancient City of Polonnaruwa with a Guide & Tickets
Overview
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Step into the ancient city of Polonnaruwa with a professional all-island tourist guide and experience Sri Lanka's medieval capital in a meaningful and engaging way.
Polonnaruwa offers an immersive cultural experience in one of the best preserved ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka.The City makes it easy to gain insight into royal history and ancient life.A unique highlight is the presence of Hindu monuments among the grand Buddhist structures, reflecting rich cultural harmony.Visitors also may see three species of monkeys living freely among the ruins ,creating a lively " Monkey Kingdom" atmosphere.
This tour is designed to be both educational and enjoyable, combining well-researched facts with storytelling that brings the past to life.
This family friendly tour is ideal for families, children, history lovers and anyone seeking a truly different and memorable experience...
***No hired third party guides-the tour is personally conducted by a licensed All -Island Tourist Guide Lecturer.....
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 pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ancient Technology Museum - Polonnaruwa
Essential historical background
Samudra Parakrama
850 years old man made reservoir:An engineering marvel and scenic start
What‘s Included
Water bottles
Included :Professional Guide Fee
Entrance fee to the ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Food and drinks are not included
Pickup points
Heritage Villa Polonnaruwa
08/1/C Isipathana Rd Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
EKHO Lake House
Pothgul Mawatha Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Polonnaruwa Resthouse
, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Hotel Lake Park
No 41/A Deewara Mawatha Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Siyanco Holiday Resort
1st Canal Road, Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
The Lavish Polonnaruwa
Sudarshanarama Puranagama Road No 417/a/1 Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Monkey Garden Hotel
14/2 1st Canal Road Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Serendipity Homestay
No 133 Lakeview Gardens Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka
Options
Relaxed Guided Bicycle Tour
Families Welcome !: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18....This package includes professional guide fee & bicycles only...
Polonnaruwa:Guide+Entrance Fee
Families Welcome!: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18...This package includes entrance tickets & guide fee only..
Guided TukTuk Polonnaruwa Tour
Families Welcome!: No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18....This package includes Tuk-Tuk and professional guide fee only..
Polonnaruwa Guided Tour
Without the entrance fee: Families Welcome! No Guide Fee For Children & Teens Under 18..This package includes professional guide fee only..
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Guide for Polonnaruwa, recommended
419egl j,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Don is kind spirited guide with very professional knowledge of the subject. He accomodated our requirements as we traveled with 6years old and the tour went extremely well for the duration. Once the tour ened- we received well wishes, which our son took so well and called the guide- as the best! Recommended!
Fantastic English-Speaking, Local Tour Guide!
George L,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr. Don Nuwan was a great guide for us at the Polonnaruwa Ancient City Ruins! He is very thorough, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job. He took us around more places than other guides and spent more time explaining to us the history of the place, answering questions etc. He also spoke good English. I would strongly recommend him!
Recommended Tour of Polunnaruwa Site
martinbV5924HB,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don Nuwan was very informative and helpful. We were picked up on time by tuk-tuk and accompanied round the site, including an introductory tour of the museum. Well paced and worthwhile visit.
Extraordinary guide
fcarreraramirez,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience in Polonnaruwa thanks to Duwan's expertise. Highly recommended.
A superb, knowledgeable, intelligent, articulate, and inspirational guide 🌟
GoPlaces51015314588,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nuwan is simply an outstanding guide. His knowledge is amazing. He was invaluable on our stunning visit to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa and it was a delight to be in his company. He gave us the most incredible tour of Polonnaruwa. The history of this beautiful country and her peoples is extraordinary. Sri Lanka is a very special country. Thank you Nuwan 🙏🤩🙏 10/10
Wonderful Guide
893virginiat,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour of Polunnaruwa with Don Nuwan at the end of last week. What a fantastic experience. It is a wonderful place to see and our tour was totally enhanced by this guide. He is so passionate about his subject and very knowledgeable. He was flexible and understood our requirements. He is also very clear with his explanations. He managed to put up with my husband’s frequent unusual questions and my limited attention span very well. Thoroughly recommended.
Great guidance!
381matildaj,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good and friendly guidance. He has a lot of knowledge and a great passion, and he truly made the experience unforgettable!
Fun and unforgettable thanks to Nuwan.
elisapI1219FO,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbeatable experience together with Nuwan. We did the bike tour, it was interesting and fun. She loves her work and conveys everything there is to know. The city is impressive, definitely a highly recommended experience in Sri Lanka and certainly Nuwan makes it unforgettable. I would repeat 100%.
Wonderful tour from a real expert in the area
dmw334,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (Australian family with children aged 20 and 16) did a tour of Polonnaruwa with Don Nuwan a couple of weeks ago. He was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the area. He has studied the history of the area so comes from a point of great expertise but delivers it in a way that is not overwhelming to people with no prior knowledge. He took us to the museum first which provided a good overview of the ancient city and helped us appreciate how all the pieces came together. We spent about 4 hours with him which was great, enough time for lots of questions which Nuwan answered with patience. His English is excellent. Very highly recommended.
Knowledgeable and patient guide, highly recommend!
277kathyr,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nuwan is a very knowledgeable guide who is very generous with both his time and knowledge. We asked a lot of questions of him, about the aqueducts as well as why the ruins were built in particular ways, and he was both patient and good at explaining things in different ways. We were a family with two teenage sons and he was able to connect with each of us. Highly recommend!
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