Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon

Yangon, Myanmar
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Our walking tour of Yangon teases out the stories and secrets of a city with a turbulent history. As well as visiting the Secretariat and the principal colonial buildings in downtown Yangon, our guide will take you to lesser known and lesser frequented locations which nonetheless have stories to tell.

This walking tour looks at the growth of Yangon from a small Mon village to a multicultural hub. This tour will dive into how visitors from the east and the west have contributed to Yangon's rich tapestry. We will enter teashops and temples, shake hands with the city's residents and think about what the future has in store for this remarkable metropolis.

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Stop At: The Secretariat, No. 300 Thein Phyu Road Middle Block, Yangon (Rangoon) 11161 Myanmar

Find out about the building of British Rangoon, the struggle for independence and the assassination of General Aung San. Admission ticket is not required on this attraction since we will only be walking outside the building.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bogalay Zay Street, Bogalay Zay St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist, No. 66 Bo Aung Kyaw Street, Yangon (Rangoon) 11182 Myanmar

Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel, 92 Strand Road The Strand Yangon, Yangon (Rangoon) 11181 Myanmar

Hear the history of Yangon's most famous hotel and the Armenian brothers who put the city on the tourist map. Admission ticket is not required on this attraction since we will only be walking outside the building.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pansodan Street, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Maha Bandula, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

At the heart of downtown Yangon, hear about how city was built around Sule Pagoda, and see the multiple religions that worship around the site today.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Konzedan Street, Konzedan St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Here in Yangon's Indian Quarter, learn about how Indians arrived in Burma over the centuries and the role they have played in the city's development ever since. Try some Indian refreshments!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Guanyin temple Yangon, Maha Bandula Road on corner with Latha street, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Into the heart of Chinatown, hear stories from Myanmar's neighbours to the east and the differences between Mahayana and Therevada Buddhism.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Breakfast - Breakfast at a teashop or noodle shop.
  • Snacks - Our guide will be happy to buy local snacks and refreshments for you along the way.

Exclusions

  • Bottled water - Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Our guides have first-aid training.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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