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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.
Meeting Points
Departure
Lumbini Tea Room
Outside The Lumbini Tea Room on Anawrahta Road, the northern entrance of the Secretariat
Return
Mogul Shia Masjid မဂိုရှီအာဂျာမေမဇ်ဂျစ်ဒ်ဗလီ
At the Mogul Shia Masjid, on Mahabandula Road in Yangon's Indian Quarter.
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Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.
Meeting Points
Departure
Lumbini Tea Room
Outside The Lumbini Tea Room on Anawrahta Road, the northern entrance of the Secretariat
Return
Mogul Shia Masjid မဂိုရှီအာဂျာမေမဇ်ဂျစ်ဒ်ဗလီ
At the Mogul Shia Masjid, on Mahabandula Road in Yangon's Indian Quarter.
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Itinerary
1
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 minutes
2
Bogalay Zay Street
Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.
10 minutes
3
Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist
Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?
10 minutes
4
Sarkies 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 minutes
5
Pansodan Street
Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.
20 minutes
6
Maha 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 minutes
7
Kon Zay Dan Road
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!
