Top Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon)
10 Rail Tours in Yangon (Rangoon) That You Shouldn't Miss
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. The best Yangon Food and Train Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Travel like a local, see the hidden part of Yangon, as you won't otherwise see, by having a popular circular train ride in Yangon. Not just all the surprising things you will see along the way, one of the local market will display the way of life of people, try some of Burmese traditional snacks while learning some Burmese words and make transactions yourself. After browsing busy street, your guide will lead you the most distinguished university of Yangon built in 19 century , filled with colorful history of the past, love stories, learn the role of students in the struggle of democracy in Myanmar, enjoy your amazing time. . Visit some of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods, and enjoy a series of distinctive local food tastings tailored to your interests. Learn to order, eat and enjoy Yangon food like a local, and hear the secrets behind your favorite dishes. The tour is a small group tour up to 10 people.
Inclusions: Snacks, Train Ticket, Taxi Charges for returing meeting point
Exclusions: Lunch, Travel Insurance, Gratuities
Reviewed By francis_martino
Roads in Rangoon, the main focus of the protests, were blocked due to engine failure against military coup in Burma in 1st February 2021.
2. Bago by Train: Full-day sightseeing tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Bago houses a large number of interesting and historically-important sights. Join this excursion from Yangon to learn about Hanthawaddy Kingdom.
Inclusions: Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop off, Yangon - Bago Train Ticket, English-speaking guide, Full-day sightseeing tour , Bottled water
Exclusions: Entrance fees and zone fees
Reviewed By francis_martino
It is the most amazing visit to Myanmar. A villager is very nice and welcoming to visit their home. She give their transitional clothes for remembrance memorials photos. Worth a visit.
3. Yangon Full Day City Tour
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Myanmar’s commercial capital and largest city, Yangon is bustling hub of culture, history, and people. Our full day excursion takes in its most spectacular sights.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced English Speaking Guide, Entrance fees as mentioned on the program, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Meals, Insurance, Tips for guide and driver
Reviewed By jameshP8593JO
Mr. Htike was a highly knowledgeable guide providing a well planned tour of Yangon's historical area. Starting with excellent coverage of The Secretariat, we then proceeded into the city, covering a local market, amazing historical buildings, the river ferry terminal, parks, a famous pagoda, churches, city hall and finishing at an incredible market. This included a stop at a small local cafe for coffee. Yangon was a most interesting trek with good pedestrian access throughout. The tour is a good way to introduce yourself to the city if you are a new visitor. I really enjoyed the ramble and Mr. Htike was a very professional informative guide.
4. Yangon by Circular Train: Life Along the Loop
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Travel beyond the Yangon city center as you ride the rails with an informative local guide! Aboard the circular train, a commuter rail network that loops around the entire metropolitan area, you’ll discover suburban neighborhoods and satellite towns rarely seen by tourists. Experience colorful markets, fascinating shops and spiritual sites along the 39-station route, including the Largest Cathedral in Myanmar. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Train fare, Lunch with tea or coffee, Entrance fee of St.Mary Cathedral
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Taytaypuff
Had a great time on the tour. I lucked out and it ended up just being me on the tour. Myo was great! Very informational and got a true local experience with him as my guide. The driver (I forgot his name) was so nice and genuine too! Would recommend 10/10!!
5. Private Yangon Day Tour with Circular Train
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4.3 based on 9 reviews
Join this private tour with your professional English speaking guide and discover the former British Colonial City Yangon (Rangoon). Enjoy the exciting ride of Yangon Circular Train and walking around streets of Yangon city seeing various colonial buildings and notable landmarks, the best experiences that will bring you closer to the local culture and history.
Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide, Complimentary Hotel or Airport pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle, Shwedagon Pagoda Entrance fees, Train ticket, Water bottles and Towels, Sightseeing by Private AC Sedan
Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities, Lunch, Cruise Terminal Pick up/Drop off
Reviewed By Puka8
The guide had picked us up from the airport and we went to the Golden Rock. On the way we stopped to see the monks at the temple, and give them some elms. Good speaking English, and knowledgeable guide made this trip very good and enjoyable.
6. Yangon morning food tour with train ride
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4.3 based on 11 reviews
Taking circle train ride in Yangon is one of the must do activities while you travel to Yangon Burma. Especially Riding the Circle Line train provides a window into the daily routine of the Myanmar people away from the commercial center of the country. Then we combine this with a chance to tasting traditional foods during the tour.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Circular Train Ticket, City bus fees, Tasting Traditional Snacks & Foods, Bottled water
Exclusions: Items not mentioned in the program, 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
7. Visit to Dala and Train Experience
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3.5 based on 2 reviews
In the morning after breakfast, meet your local guide and enjoy the sightseeing tour to the town of Dala and transfer to the Nanthida jetty for the ferry boat. The town is famous for it’s the life of trishaw people, the Orphanage houses and local markets. After sightseeing, get back to Yangon by ferry boat in experiencing the ship-yard on the river of Yangon and drive to the station named Yangon Circular Train, which was rebuilt in 1954 by Myanmar architect with the traditional Myanmar architectural style. The wandering journey by a circular train gives you a great chance to see a slice of local people life, and it will take around 3 hours for the complete journey and ends at the first station you take. Return to your hotel.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Ferry boat, Train Ticket, Snow Tower
Exclusions: Hotel, Meals and Drinks, Tips for guide and driver, Any other services not mentioned in program
Reviewed By sachin2006
Our tour guide Wai Linn was a very enthusiastic guide when taking us through Mandalay and into the countryside. Our stops by the market, rice factory and by the monastery were packed with information as Linn has an exceptional knowledge about Myanmar traditions, produce, etc. Overall our tour was exceptional and I would recommend it to future travellers to Mandalay.
8. Experience Circular Train Ride in Yangon- Half Day
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
Travel to Yangon Burma is more than holiday. It is because Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar (Burma) and home to an incredible collection of Buddhist pagodas, previously known as Rangoon. Additionally the mix a dash of colonial architecture, bustling open-air markets and a variety of religious monuments and you’ve got a thriving city to explore. Without a doubt, taking circle train ride in Yangon is one of the must do activities while you travel to Yangon Burma. Especially Riding the Circle Line train provides a window into the daily routine of the Myanmar people away from the commercial center of the country. So you are to enjoy it – “Seeing is believing ’.
Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Circular Train Ticket, Air conditioned vehicule with driver
Exclusions: Items not mentioned in the program, Personal use of car, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By Companion652102
This needs to be refunded right away. I called the phone number associated with our booking to confirm the Food Tour on 29th December. The gentleman had no clue about our booking saying it was on 31st December - not sure where they got that date from? He finally agreed to take us on this scheduled food tour at 4.30 PM instead of the original time of 4 PM that day. We reached at the spot at 4 PM. Kept waiting till 5 PM. I and my son called his phone number 7 times -- No answer. As we were about to leave, someone called my son from a different phone number and told him that he was told to wait at a different spot. We rushed there and met the food tour guide at 5.15 PM. He was surprised to see 4 people, was given a totally different name for the reservation and 2 people. He couldn't take 4 of us till he got OK from company which didn't come in another 20 minutes. We agreed mutually with food tour guide to call it off as it was a waste of time. Tour company called and said the he will return all money on 31st December and leave at our Hotel reception. No one ever returned our money. What is going on? We don't know of any other way to request an immediate refund besides submitting a review of our experience.
9. Yangon Train Tour
In this tour, We will head to Yangon Railway Station to take a circle train for a half-day to see the ways of lives of the local. Our tour will start at 09am in the morning by purchasing City Train Ticket then hope into the Throughout the three-hour journey of Yangon Outskirts, we will pass through 38 stations. It is the best way to know the local while meeting an average of 100,000 daily commuters including monks and vendors hop on and off between stops selling boiled peanuts, fruits and Myanmar traditional food. We would be observing the way of Burmese daily life in a day.. In the afternoon, we get back at the Yangon Railway Station,
Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Private Aircon Transfers
Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Hotel Accommodation, Tip for guide, etc, Personal expenses
Reviewed By FellowTraveler749393
Even a well travelled person should venture up to Golden Rock. The obligatory ride in the back of the government lorries was exhilarating, uncomfortable - yes, seated on a narrow bench, but the journey up the windy, mountain single track road was impressive. The conductor was collecting the fares whilst balanced on the outside ledge of the vehicle! There is a new cable car near the summit for a different approach. On arrival at the sacred site, I had not anticipated having to walk through a village barefoot. Remember to put your shoes in your bag and keep them with you. Those who could not walk the distance paid to be carried on a litter! We bought food at the many stalls. There were lots of families at the summit, sitting peacefully picnicking, sleeping, chatting, just whiling away the day together. The rock is very imposing and obviously very sacred for the pilgrims. Only men may touch it and add more gold leaf to it. The surrounding scenery is very beautiful and dramatic. The Buddhist pilgrims are very respectful, reverend and seemed to enjoy their time at the temple immensely. The whole day was very memorable, I would certainly return. I would not stay at a hotel there as they seemed basic, overpriced and remote. We took the relaxing train to Bago, explored the great sites there, hired a driver for the day, went to Golden Rock and then lots of places on the way back.
10. Explore Yangon Off The Beaten Track
Yangon’s authentic life really is best explored when treading away from the tourism paths. The city revolves around its friendly people, and such experiences have proven to last a lifetime. 4 Hours of authenticity as we dig deep into uncharted city life.
Inclusions: A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide., Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver., All applicable taxes and service charges, Train ticket for 30 minutes on board the circular train, All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
Exclusions: Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description, Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated, Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Reviewed By holdeng32
This was a great experience! i enjoyed the scenery and the guide. the guide was very knowledgable and kind!
