Top Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon)
Things to do in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region: The Best 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.
Restaurants in Yangon (Rangoon)
1. One-Way Shared Airport Transfer in Yangon
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Book this one-way shared airport transfer in Yangon to avoid long queue and to avoid the hassle of lugging your baggage at the airport. You can also choose the shared transfer from your hotel in Yangon city area to Yangon International Airport.
Inclusions: One-way shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Porterage of 1 piece standard size luggage and 1 piece hand carry per person
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By jpmac43
The guide, Moe, was excellent & provided broad commentary on the history, diversity & significant events over the last 500 years in this exotic country. Moe had excellent English & was always willing to go the extra yard to provide great customer service. Our car, an older Toyota Luxury Crown from Japan, was comfortable & driver Pi gave us a lesson in how to manouver thru the busy & always under repair streets of Yangon. My wife & I are in our 70's & really appreciated Moe's ability to look after our every need.
2. Private Full-Day Yangon City Tour with Thilawa Port Transfers
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This private tour, departing from Thilawa Port, offers visitors an unbelievable selection of sightseeing attractions in Yangon. Get a feel for everyday life while exploring Sule Pagoda, Strand Road, Bogyoke Market, Kandawgyi Park, Chaukhtatgyi Pagoda, and Shwedagone Pagoda. Your personal guide will explain these cultural attractions and the rich history of the city. Lunch included.
Inclusions: Afternoon tea, Lunch, Private guide and driver, Pickup and drop-off at Thilawa Port
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, USD20/pax Thilawa port Gate pass fees (only for additional request to pick up inside the port
Reviewed By Richvs1331
The driver was very polite and very informative, the car was quite ok, not that luxurious but ok compared to the taxis in myanmar, this is much better.
3. 3-Day Yangon and Bago Tour
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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!
4. 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
5. Private Yangon City Discovery Full Day Guided Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
• Get a great city overview and orientation on a full-day tour with great local guide • Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide • Marvel at the stunning Buddhist monuments of Myanmar’s largest city
Inclusions: Bottled water and cold towel, Lunch at local restaurant, Experienced English-speaking local tour guide, Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Domestic / International ticket to/from Yangon, Meals other than mentioned (B : breakfast, L: Lunch, D : Dinner)Visits not mentioned in the program, Drinks and personal expenses, Tips for local guides and drivers / Camera Fees
Reviewed By limengmeng167
After the long time no travelling because of the pandemic, I was here for the second time ❤️ It still choose this tour cause the last time I was so impressed by everything. Vietnam’s nature is always amazed me, that’s why I choose VN to be my second home. I love spending time on the sampan boat visting Market’s Area, so crowded. The CuChi tunnel visit was interesting. The tour guide told us a lot about the history and the underground people here. Moveover, there is no word can describe how delicious Vietnamese food is... the food was made by local people so it different from other place but just so wonderful. I really highly recommend this trip to everyone! I even want to come back the third time ????
6. 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)
7. Best Private Cultural Tours at Yangon City.
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the commercial city of Myanmar with an experienced guide. Visit the Chaukthattgyyi reclining Buddha, Sule Pagoda and city center with colonial houses, Botataung Pagoda, St. Mary Cathedral, Royal Kandawgyi Lake and the Shwedagon Pagoda, on this tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Reviewed By Lynn C
We had such a fantastic trip with Tunlin for 2 weeks throughout Myanmar. We have traveled a lot and I can give him my highest recommendation. He is such a wonderful person and is a true professional at his job. He will listen to what you would like to see and do and provide that experience for you. He knows Myanmar and everything it has to offer to give you the very best experience. I can’t recommend enough. Thanks Tunlin for everything. We miss you and hope to be back soon xoxooxoxoxox
8. Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Learn to prepare several Burmese dishes during a half-day cooking experience in Yangon. Visit a local market and see typical ingredients found in Myanmar, then head to the kitchen for a hands-one cooking lesson that lasts about two hours. Afterward, feast on the meal that you helped to prepare to top off this culinary tour in Yangon.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guide, Snacks
Exclusions: Personal Fee and Tip
Reviewed By stephaniecX3109SM
I should start by saying I have given a partial refund (about 1/3rd the price) as there was no guide provided even though it clearly states it in the inclusions. Visit to a village was omitted also. Kakku itself is amazing and worth a visit if you can spare the 2-2.5hr trek out there. In my opinion, you are much better off just booking a driver for about 60USD and paying a guide separately when you get to Inle Lake. My hotel helped me the day before for a hide around the lake and the guide cost 55USD. Communication from the tour operator has been really inconsistent
9. Dala And Twantay Biking Adventure
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Biking outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala to Twantay) is the best way to escape from the urban city life. This tour is more suitable for active bikers who want to experience untouched villages, unique pagodas, a lovely countryside area, friendly villagers, beautiful lakes, green paddy fields, a shady road, potters’ workshop and recycle souvenir shop just close to Yangon. Moreover, you can feel the amazing sunset on the ferry boat which will impress you to the max. Highlights are : • Experience with local ferry boat ride to Yangon river side Dala Township • Explore outskirts of Southern Yangon (Dala and Twantay) by Professional Mountain Bikes • Bike through hidden streets, green paddy fields, beautiful lakes, village schools and beautiful countryside
Inclusions: Mountain Bike (One Bike per person), English Speaking Guide, Activities as mentioned
Exclusions: Meals (Lunch / Dinner), Cold Drinks / Snacks , Gratuities , Travel insurance
Reviewed By francis_martino
Tens of thousands have turned out in street protests against last week's coup in Burma which overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's democratically elected government in the South East Asian country also known as Burma - despite a recent ban on large gatherings and a night curfew.
10. 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.
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