Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon

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A monk and banana stall in downtown Yangon. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Sampan Travel

Ages: Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.

Itinerary

The Secretariat

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min

Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.
Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist

10 min

Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?
Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel

10 min Admission not included

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

20 min

Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.
Stop 6

20 min

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

30 min

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!