Yangon City: Yangon Full Day City Tour

10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Sule Pagoda and Down Town area — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Down Town Yangon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this tour, you will visit the most important places in Yangon. Be fully satisfied, as your experienced guide shares not only the history but also the culture and religion of the city and its people.

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn about the Colonial style buildings, explore the bustling city center, enjoy shopping at Bogyoke Scott's Market and taste a meal at a local restaurant.
See the famous Botataung Pagoda, explore the harbor area and learn about the countries culture at the National Museum.
Take a photo at Kandawgyi Park and be amazed by the Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda, the famous reclining Buddha.
Visit Shwedagon, the most admired Pagoda in Myanmar.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Real Treasure Travels Tours

Ages: Adults (2–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch at local restaurant,
Included: Entrance Fees for Botahtaung Pagoda, National Museum, Shwedagone, Karaweik Palace
Included: Private sightseeing with English speaking guide & air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pickup & drop off from your Hotel in Yangon
Included: Snow towel & 1 Bottle of purified drinking water

Not included

Not included: Hotel accommodation
Not included: Services not mentioned in our itinerary

Itinerary

Yangon Chinatown

Passing by

08:00 A.M. pick up from your hotel. Start your full day sightseeing by driving through the colonial style building downtown, as well as Chinatown, the Indian quarter.
Yangon City Hall

15 min

Photo stop at Yangon City Hall.
Sule Pagoda

15 min

Photo stop at Yangon City Hall & the Sule Pagoda with its golden chedi – a useful landmark in downtown Yangon.
Botahtaung Pagoda

30 min Admission included

Then, take a walk along Yangon River to see the busy harbor area, from where ferries leave for Pathein in the Delta and for upcountry towns along the Ayeyarwady River and Botathaung Pagoda, said to contain Buddha relics.
Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel

10 min

You can make a short visit to 100 years old Strand Hotel (if requested).
Yangon Yangon

one hour

Enjoy your lunch at local Restaurant.
Bogyoke Aung San Market

one hour

Visit Bogyoke (Scott) Market (closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) gives you the opportunity to see Myanmar's wide range of handicrafts.
National Museum

one hour Admission included

Visit National Museum (closed on Mondays and Public Holidays) with an 8-meter-high Golden Lion Throne and Mandalay Royal Regalia.
Yangon Yangon

20 min

Then, proceed to the magnificent Reclining Buddha Image at Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda.
Karaweik Palace Royal Culture Show

15 min Admission included

Take a photo stop at the Karaweik Hall, a ‘Hamsa-bird’ shaped floating barge on Kandawgyi (Royal) Lake.
Shwedagon Pagoda

one hour Admission included

Concludes your day with the most worthwhile visit to one of the world’s most spectacular monument, the Shwedagon Pagoda. The golden dome of the Shwedagon Pagoda rises 98 meters above its base and is covered with 60 tons of pure gold. After enjoying sunset from the pagoda, transfer back to your hotel at 18:00 P.M.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Pick-up from your hotel in Yangon City area. Please advise your hotel's name.

Drop-off at your hotel in Yangon City area.

Using your ticket

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
As you will be visiting religious sites, please wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees, and remember to take off your shoes and socks when entering pagoda areas.
Please note the Bogyoke Market and National Museum are closed on Mondays and public holidays.
This tour is not available during the Water Festival period between 12 to 18 Apr. During this time, everything in town is closed: restaurants, shops, markets, Museum, etc. Driving through Yangon is extremely difficult if not impossible because people celebrate the famous water-festival. You cannot avoid of getting very wet because everyone throws water at everybody. People drive through the city in open cars and there are stages along the street where people throw water. Everybody going up will get very wet.