Can you hire a local guide inside the Polonnaruwa ruins.
Are there official history guides waiting near the museum that we can hire on the spot.
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Yes, there are highly knowledgeable, government licensed tour guides waiting near the Archaeological Museum where you purchase your entrance tickets. You can easily hire them on the spot.
The official rate for a guide is usually around 15 to 20 USD for a comprehensive three hour tour. Just ensure they show you their official tourist board ID badge before you agree on a price.
Hiring a local guide is brilliant because they can hop in your tuk tuk or cycle alongside you, explaining the fascinating medieval history and pointing out intricate stone carvings you would otherwise miss.
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