Myanmar · City Tours

8-Hour Yangon Culture and Architecture Tour with Shwedagon Pagoda

8 Hours Round trip from Yangon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Yangon's former business district lined with colonial buildings
02 Visit the so-called "Secretariat," a former administrative center under British rule
03 Browse local souvenirs and jewellery at Bogyoke Aung San Market
04 Pay your respects at the reclining Chaukhtatgyi Buddha
05 Explore the splendid Shwedagon Pagoda, one of Myanmar's most important religious sites

Sign up for this tour and explore Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, through its colonial architecture, religious landmarks, and local market culture. Walk through the former business district to admire the remaining colonial buildings and glimpse the variety of Burmese cuisine along the food stalls. Visit the so-called "Secretariat," a former administrative center during British rule, browse local souvenirs and jewellery at Bogyoke Aung San Market, and pay your respects at the reclining Chaukhtatgyi Buddha. The tour concludes at the splendid Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most important religious sites in Myanmar and a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.

The last stop is the highlight of every visit to Yangon: the splendid Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most important religious sites in Myanmar, which has become a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide in recent years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Yangon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Yangon Colonial Heritage, Market and Sacred Sites Tour

Meet your tour guide upon arrival and start your guided tour of Yangon, the largest city in the country. Your tour begins with a walk through the former business district, where you can admire many of the remaining colonial buildings. Stroll past lots of deliciously smelling food stalls and get a glimpse of the variety of Burmese cuisine. You will quickly notice the multicultural influences reflected not only in the architecture but also in several dishes. After your walk, visit the so-called "Secretariat," a former administrative center while Myanmar was under British rule. (The Secretariat, 300 Thein Phyu Road, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar · 2 hours)
After the tour, drive to Bogyoke Aung San Market. The market offers a variety of local souvenirs, jewellery, and more, and is especially popular among locals. (Bogyoke Aung San Market, Bo Gyoke Rd, Pabedan 11141 Myanmar · 1 hour)
In the afternoon, visit the reclining Buddha Chauk Htet Gyi, an essential place for Buddhists. (Chaukhtatgyi Buddha, Shwegondine Road Bahan Township, Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar · 1 hour)
The last stop is the highlight of every visit to Yangon: the splendid Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the most important religious sites in Myanmar, which has become a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide in recent years. (Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar · 2 hours)