2–3 hours
Guided in English
Mobile ticket

Highlights

Discover the vibrant history and culture of Yangon on a 3-hour walking tour through its bustling downtown area. This tour uncovers the stories and secrets of a city with a rich and turbulent past, from its origins as a small Mon village to its transformation into a multicultural hub. Visit iconic colonial buildings, hidden gems, and local hotspots, while learning about the influences of visitors from the East and West that have shaped Yangon’s unique identity. Explore Colonial Architecture: Walk through the historic streets and admire the Secretariat and other colonial-era buildings. Local Experiences: Visit teashops, temples, and markets, and interact with the city’s friendly residents. Cultural Insights: Learn about Yangon’s multicultural heritage and its future prospects. Hidden Stories: Discover lesser-known locations with fascinating tales to tell.

Inclusions

What's included

All fees and taxes
Bottled water
Licensed English-speaking guide
Local snacks and refreshments

What's not

Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Learn about the history of British Rangoon, the struggle for independence, and the assassination of General Aung San. This iconic building is a symbol of Myanmar’s political history. Stroll down Yangon’s prettiest street and discover efforts to preserve the city’s architectural heritage.
20 minAdmission included
Explore the history of the Armenian community in Yangon and their contributions to the city. Hear the story of Yangon’s most famous hotel and the Armenian brothers who put the city on the tourist map.
20 minAdmission included
Walk up Pansodan Street, once the financial hub of British Burma, and admire its colonial architecture. Visit the heart of downtown Yangon and learn how the city was built around Sule Pagoda. Discover the multiple religions that coexist around this historic site.
40 minAdmission included
Explore Yangon’s Indian Quarter and learn about the role of Indian communities in the city’s development. Enjoy some Indian snacks and refreshments. End the tour in Chinatown at the Guanyin Temple, a Mahayana Buddhist temple. Hear stories about Myanmar’s connections with its eastern neighbors and the differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism.
50 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Meeting point: The tour starts at the Lumbini Tea Room and ends at the Guanyin Temple in Chinatown. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size: Up to 15 travellers
Operated by: Dragon Tourist

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Yangon

Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 144 experiences we list in Yangon.
It is shorter than most of them.

About Yangon

Yangon, Myanmar's largest city, is a river port of colonial buildings and temples crowned by the gold stupa of the Shwedagon Pagoda.

Yangon spreads beside the Yangon River in the delta of the Irrawaddy. The Shwedagon Pagoda, a gilded stupa nearly a hundred metres high on a hill above the city, is its great monument and a place of daily worship, reached by covered stairways. Near the centre, the Sule Pagoda stands in the middle of a traffic roundabout. Yangon was the national capital until the mid-2000s.

Top-ranked sights in Yangon: Shwedagon Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market, Chaukhtatgyi Paya (Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple).

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