Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon
Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon
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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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
The Secretariat
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.
10 minutesBogalay Zay Street
Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.
10 minutesArmenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist
Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?
10 minutesSarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel
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.
10 minutesPansodan Street
Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.
20 minutesMaha Bandula
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.
20 minutesKonzedan Street
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!
30 minutesGuanyin temple Yangon
Into the heart of Chinatown, hear stories from Myanmar's neighbours to the east and the differences between Mahayana and Therevada Buddhism.
20 minutesIncluded
- 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.
Not Included
- Bottled water - Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.