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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region
Yangon (formerly known as Rangoon) is no longer the capital of Myanmar, but it has experienced a huge increase in tourism recently. Book early, as hotel rooms are sometimes hard to find! While you’re in town, the Shwedagon Pagoda, an immense, ancient Buddhist shrine, is a must-see—TripAdvisor travelers recommend visiting at sunrise or sunset.
Restaurants in Yangon (Rangoon)
1. Private Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and Bago from Yangon with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Visit two fascinating Buddhist sites on a full-day trip from Yangon to Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda, also called Golden Rock, and Bago, leaving the capital city behind to explore local culture and landmarks. You'll pass through a landscape of paddy fields and forests, browse a pagoda market selling traditional medicines and handicrafts, then tour pagodas in a former imperial capital that's dotted with Buddhist sites. Group size is limited to 8 for personal service from the guide, with pickup and drop-off at hotels in Yangon.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional art historian guide, Private tour, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Amarjeet74
Spectacular is the view scenery but what’s important is the Travel Agency who is able to take u around and make u feel as a local. Try local food at hidden stores yet explore the gems of Myanmar. Travel safe and travel with friends friends is how they are.
2. Yangon Heritage Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
# Get an insider’s taste of life in Yangon’s vibrant historic downtown # Astonished by the old architecture # Photographs of colonial-era structures in Relics of Rangoon
Inclusions: English speaking guide
Exclusions: Hotel accommodation, Meals, Tips, Services, which are not mentioned in above
Reviewed By thetpaingsoe
This trip was amazing and just perfect! We met with so many lovely people and had a chance to get a good view on how people live just outside Yangon. The guides were incredible- kind and patient with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended!
3. Shwedagon Pagoda Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Find out what lies behind the golden façade of Shwedagon Pagoda on a half-day walking tour to the gilded stupa. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a discovery of hidden gems, including monasteries and markets, as you learn about Buddhist religion and observe the daily lifestyle of local dwellers. Your interactive tour includes a traditional Burmese breakfast, offerings to monks and the pagoda, a visit to a fortune-teller and a Burmese lunch. Numbers are limited to 15 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
Inclusions: Lunch
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)
4. Morning Yangon Food Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join Morning Yangon food tour to experience the authenticity of Yangon and its people like local . Actually Yangon is the renowned street food destination and the local favorite dining district in Southeast Asia. On this early morning adventure, we bring to you discover the sophisticated flavors of Yangon’s 100 years old community that is rich with tradition & delicious food. Absolutely there are lots of thing to see and a large variety of foods to choose from . Additionally our two and half hours tour aims to help visitors unveil the secret of Yangon through its various tastes and fascinating tradition.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Goode Choice of Myanmar Foods mentioned in the program, Bottled water
Exclusions: Hotel Transfer Services ( Available upon request), Other personal purchases
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
5. Best Private Cultural Tours at Yangon City.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the commercial city of Myanmar with an experienced guide. Visit the Chaukthattgyyi reclining Buddha, Sule Pagoda and city center with colonial houses, Botataung Pagoda, St. Mary Cathedral, Royal Kandawgyi Lake and the Shwedagon Pagoda, on this tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Reviewed By Lynn C
We had such a fantastic trip with Tunlin for 2 weeks throughout Myanmar. We have traveled a lot and I can give him my highest recommendation. He is such a wonderful person and is a true professional at his job. He will listen to what you would like to see and do and provide that experience for you. He knows Myanmar and everything it has to offer to give you the very best experience. I can’t recommend enough. Thanks Tunlin for everything. We miss you and hope to be back soon xoxooxoxoxox
6. One day - Burmese Language & Culture Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
- WARNING - You will not see any fancy or touristy places during this tour. But, if you want an authentic experience of Myanmar’s everyday life - this is THE TOUR for you! The adventure tour consists of two parts: 1. Exploring the unique culture, traditional, language, history and food of the country and its people in the maximum fun and exciting way. 2. Discovering the hidden villages on the other remote side of the river and experiencing the village lifestyle YOURSELF as a local. We promise to give you an AMAZING experience you’ll never forget! All transportation throughout the day, food and drinks included in price.
Inclusions: Lunch, Food tasting in markets, Light refreshments, Tea & coffee, Snacks, Local guide, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By ori_lorenzi
For us it was the best experience to start taveling in burma. It exposed us to the culture, clothing, history, and the amazing food of burma. We cooked and tasted street food. Also we visited nice villages located in the next side of the river. Zayar was very professional with great English and huge knowledge. It's worth every penny, you won't regret it! Highly recommended!! ????
7. Yangon Street Food Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Experiencing food is one of the most enjoyable things to do for travelers in Asia and it is no exception for Myanmar. Street food in Myanmar is something that acts as a quick snack for locals but is also a way to spend time with friends and enjoy conversation. But do you know where to find the best street dishes in Yangon on your own? Let’s explore Yangon street foods to taste at least 8 different types of snacks and hope that you find with us a perfect way to complete your culinary exploration of Yangon.
Inclusions: Food & Snacks, Bottled water and tea, Local guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
8. Yangon Walking Tour (Culture)
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
This specialized walking tour will provide first-hand experiences with Myanmar culture and background history of Yangon, lifestyle of Yangon people and how Yangon has transformed over the years, which factors shape life of people, and it is not merely the tour where you listen to the commentary of guide, but showing of activities such as giving Burmese names, learning how to wear Longyi (saffron) and natural cosmetic make-up Thanaka and tea at the local tea shop. The tour involve visit to old colonial buildings, ancient church, market. The tour ends in Mahabandula Park.
Inclusions: Snacks, English Speaking Guide
Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities, Insurance
Reviewed By haeeunl2018
The true faces of the Myanmar can be met if you go for this unique tour, which you can explore a small village outside of Yangon and get a chance to observe how ordinary Burmanese live their daily life. I joined this tour on 26 Dec 2019, booked via Tripadvisor, and was led by a local certificated guide . We took a ferry from Yangon to reach the village and went for bike riding. During the bike riding, we stopped at a few stops such as a traditional market, a local coffee shop for tea break, and a souveinor shop. The village is humble and authentic ,not artifically sugarcoated for foreign tourists. It is far different from where I come from and live, giving me a lot of thoughts about the gap between developed countries and developing countries. The tour did show me how real Burmanese live their daily lifes outside of usual tourists scenes. (but I think some people at the mentioned spots are familiar with tourists already, they were very calm when serving us)When I saw traditional houses, schools, farming, markets, honestly I was thinking like, how can they live under such conditions? To me, the quality of life there seemed something really poor and miserable....however, to my surprise, local people I met during the bike riding looked happy. They waved at me and say hello! when I was passing by them. The smiling face of innocent kids comforted me, making me forget about small problems of life. As this is a private tour, you can expect 1 to 1 instruction and commentary provided by the tour guide so can use this as a chance to get to understand the country and people by asking questions to the guide! Be aware that the time duration for this tour is almost 3-hour, and takes place under the hot weather. If you are not confident or unsure if your physical conditions and steminar would be fit for 3-hour of bike riding, you'd better not try this tour.
9. Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Experience the traditions and rituals of Yangon’s Shwedagon Padoga on a 4-hour walking tour. Learn about places not mentioned in any guide book and enjoy a must-taste dish for breakfast. Explore the local neighborhood that surrounds the pagoda, often completely overlooked by other tourists, and see monks collecting alms along the streets, visit local markets and learn about Myanmar’s distinctive Buddhist and spiritual practices from our enthusiastic guide.
Inclusions: Small-group walking tour, Breakfast
Exclusions: Drinks and lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
10. Yangon Evening Food Tour and trishaw ride
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This tour is great if you want to spend an evening getting to know the city and its food scene. Lead by our expert food guide, you will discover more about the local culture through food. Exploring the city by rickshaw will let you see more of impressive view of downtown Yangon than is possible while working.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Trishaw riding with local driver, Tasting foods & snacks, A farewell draught beer & BBQ, Bottled water
Exclusions: Private Transportation, Personal Purchases
Reviewed By d0rianaj
We met our guide at Yangon Central Railway Station on platform 6. I think he should have met us in front of the station as we had other people helping us to get to Platform 6. He seemed to speak English well, but we soon discovered that he spoke so fast and mumbled which made it very hard to understand or even want to. We then took the train for 5 stops to see a local market. Our guide just walked in front of us with very little explanation. It was a very busy market but we had seen many markets like this around Myanmar. Then he took us to a local restaurant and we were served some traditional food. We were happy to experience some of the food but he didn’t explain whether it was safe too, so we asked and he mumbled a yes. While we were at the restaurant our guide spent his time on his mobile. After this we took a bus back to downtown Yangon. This was a awful experience. We weren’t sitting together and nothing was explained about the journey, it was filthy and people were pushing, spitting etc. Also it took an hour as we were mainly sitting in traffic. Would not recommend this tour at all. We are experienced traveller’s and have had many local guides, caught many local buses, and eaten at many local restaurants around Asia and the world and have enjoyed all of them. Unfortunately we did not enjoy this one !! We
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