Overview
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.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Our guide will be happy to buy local snacks and refreshments for you along the way.
- Breakfast at a teashop or noodle shop.
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.
Stop 3
Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
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!
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels