Top Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon)
Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
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.
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1. 3-Day Yangon and Bago Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This 3-Day Yangon and Bago Tour will take you to the holy land of Bago with wonderful Buddhist pagodas. Shwemawdaw Paya, Hintha Gon Paya and many other tourist attractions to satisfy your traveling desire and this is also a great chance for you to experience the history and architecture of Burmese. A real heaven of ancient temples is waiting for you.
Inclusions: 2 night accommodations on twin sharing, Breakfast, lunch and mentioned on the itinerary, All internal transportation mentioned on itinerary, Professional English speaking guide, Experienced driver, Local taxes
Exclusions: International flight ticket, Visa fees and travels insurance, Personal expense, Myanmar visa fees
Reviewed By markpY8298WQ
If you have limited time, this is a great day trip (around 13 hours) from Yangon, taking in some of the most important Buddhist sites in the area, and allowing you to see the lush landscapes of Myanmar. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and our driver was very efficient at dropping us off and picking us up from various locations. All attraction entry prices, water and food are included. The company, Colors of Myanmar, was also very obliging, helping us to change the date of our tour when we couldn't make it on the day we had originally planned. Highly recommended!
2. Inside View Of Yangon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
One Day designated tour for Inside View of Yangon will fit perfectly by the proposition of the visited places with the attractive activities. Since it is appropriate and well-matched by the schedule, the golden land itself will make you unforgettable and give you treasure memories. Walking around colonial buildings which blend into the city life of Yangon, exploring to learn more about local culture, refreshing stop for walk in Kandawgyi Lake and interacting with the locals will make you sense for its particular location. Taking the train for 30 minutes and drinking local tea for 45 minutes at local tea shop are the best way to come within reach of the hospitality of the locals and hosts. Also, experiencing the different culture of ethnic at and trying the different traditional cuisines is the best spot of your one day in Yangon to be full of impression and anticipation.
Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Air conditioning car with driver for sightseeing, English speaking guide for sightseeing, Government Tax and Service charges, Lots of love and smile, National Park fees, Toll fee and fuel charges for car, Water and snow towel on tour
Exclusions: Food and Beverage, Personal Expense, Things that are not mentioned in product inclusions., Travel Insurance, Visa
Reviewed By geraldhM7846OX
Dear Veronica, thank you so much for the great holidays and experience we had in Myanmar! Thanks also to our fantastic guide Tutu! We hope we can come back one day! One of my best holidays in my life! Gerald
3. Private Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and Bago from Yangon with Lunch
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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.
4. Shwedagon Pagoda Walking Tour
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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)
5. Yangon Walking Tour (Culture)
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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.
6. Taste of Yangon
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
Yangon, the largest city and former capital of Myanmar, is the most common the entry point into the country. With a colorful history and some of the greatest colonial architecture, the city is a perfect start to a memorable travel experience in Myanmar. The bustling markets & restaurants, bumpy train rides, motorbike-free avenues, stunning colonial buildings, numerous temples & stupas, and the friendly locals dressed in their traditional clothing, all come together to create the perfect blend of culture. Some visitors enjoy Yangon so much they stay for days on end. Highlights • Feel the taste of Local Foods in Yangon • Travelling to Future by meeting with Fortune Teller • The glorious Shwedagon pagoda, heart of Yangon. • Experience the cultures of Religions (Buddhist, Hindu and Catholic)
Inclusions: Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Snacks, Local taxes, Viator brokerage fees, Local professional guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Lots of love and smile
Exclusions: Visa, Lunch (Optional), Personal Expense, Food and Beverage, Travel Insurance, Things aren't mentioned in service included
Reviewed By geraldhM7846OX
Dear Veronica, thank you so much for the great holidays and experience we had in Myanmar! Thanks also to our fantastic guide Tutu! We hope we can come back one day! One of my best holidays in my life! Gerald
7. Day Excursion to Magnificent Golden Rock
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
The Golden Rock is one of the best spots to create your best Myanmar impression after driving around 4 hours from Yangon. Not only a day excursion but also one night trip will be worth your time and you are sure to receive the experience of a rough riding up and down with the truck before arriving to this impressive rock. After heading up the only path towards the Golden Rock which will take about 15 minutes walk, we will see the people praying and the vendors selling the local products, and can enjoy the special mystic atmosphere with scenic view of the rock. The stunning rock may always be surrounded by local people while it is in the festival time. The existence of the golden rock on the edge of the cliff is breathtaking and it will leave you speechless and miraculous. It is all about that we can find happiness and peace of mind by viewing and paying respects to it from every possible place.
Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide for sightseeing, Government Tax and Service charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Lots of love and smile, Toll fee and fuel charges for car, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Truck in Golden Rock, Water and snow towel on tour
Exclusions: Entrance fees and zone fees, Food and Beverage, Personal Expense, Things didn’t mentioned in Service Included, Travel Insurance, Visa
Reviewed By geraldhM7846OX
Dear Veronica, thank you so much for the great holidays and experience we had in Myanmar! Thanks also to our fantastic guide Tutu! We hope we can come back one day! One of my best holidays in my life! Gerald
8. Karaweik Palace Cultural Dinner Performance
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
This tour features traditional Myanmar culture and cuisine with the country's premier Burmese dance company and orchestra.
Inclusions: Museum-Quality Curation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Veteran Licensed Tour Guides, Traditional Burmese Cultural Dance & Orchestral Performance, Sumptuous Buffet With Traditional Burmese Cuisine, Refreshments - Coffee, Tea, Water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Personal expenses, purchases., Drinks - Alcoholic, Soda, Juice, Gratuities/Tips, Travel Insurance
Reviewed By kenjadventure
Fantastic introduction to the local gem trade with our knowledgeable and professional guide. Shops that were introduced had fair pricing and quality inventory on display. From pickup to dropoff back at the hotel, it was a smooth and engaging tour. Will be sure to rebook the trip on my next visit to Yangon!
9. Yangon on Foot Morning tour
Where: YANGON ‘Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma). A mix of British colonial architecture, modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline making it visually intriguing. Its famed Shwedagon Pagoda, a huge shimmering pagoda complex, draws thousands of pilgrims annually. Despite not being the capital of Myanmar, this moved to Nay Pyi Taw in 2005, Yangon remains the cultural and commercial heart of Myanmar. The city has an eclectic range of museums, art galleries and markets, in which you can take in Myanmar culture. A trip to Scott Market will heighten your bartering skills and immerse you in the local flavor of a developing and engaging city’.
Inclusions: Private walking tour, English speaking tour guide, Meals & refreshments as stated in your itinerary, 01 Bottle of water per person, Government tax, Transfer from hotel.
Exclusions: Other drinks & refreshments not stated, Personal expenditure, Tips, Travel insurance, Shopping, Transfers back to hotel.
Reviewed By mjm056
I am playing catch up as I haven't been here in quite a while,In 2016/2017 my partner and I travelled to Myanmar having a 3 week custom private tour. The Team at Tour East were excellent, Not only did everything go as planned the guides provided in each area were extremely knowledgeable and made suggestions re our itinerary to compliment what was already planned. Balloons over Bagan was probably a highlight however the while trip over something for all the senses and the people we met were wonderful.
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!
