What to do and see in Myanmar, Myanmar: The Best Walking Tours

September 16, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

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1. Yangon Heritage Walks

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Maha Bandula Park St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Asian Tour Myanmar
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

# Get an insider’s taste of life in Yangon’s vibrant historic downtown # Astonished by the old architecture # Photographs of colonial-era structures in Relics of Rangoon

Inclusions: English speaking guide

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Reviewed By thetpaingsoe

This trip was amazing and just perfect! We met with so many lovely people and had a chance to get a good view on how people live just outside Yangon. The guides were incredible- kind and patient with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended!

2. Morning Yangon Food Tour

Independence Monument, Maha Bandula Park St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Yangon Street Foods Tour
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Join Morning Yangon food tour to experience the authenticity of Yangon and its people like local . Actually Yangon is the renowned street food destination and the local favorite dining district in Southeast Asia. On this early morning adventure, we bring to you discover the sophisticated flavors of Yangon’s 100 years old community that is rich with tradition & delicious food. Absolutely there are lots of thing to see and a large variety of foods to choose from . Additionally our two and half hours tour aims to help visitors unveil the secret of Yangon through its various tastes and fascinating tradition.

Inclusions: Local English Speaking Guide, Goode Choice of Myanmar Foods mentioned in the program, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel Transfer Services ( Available upon request), 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

3. Best Private Cultural Tours at Yangon City.

Tunlin Tours
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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

4. 3Days Less Touristic Way Trekking from Kalaw To Inle

Rohit Kalaw Trekking
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Kalaw Southern Shan State Myamar Kalaw is an interesting place with colonial style houses surrounded with cherries, pine trees, jacarandas and orchards.It is located in Southern Shan State on the Union Road from Thazi to Taunggyi highway. It derived the name from Palaung dialect Kalawk which means basin. The hill tribes Palaung , Inntha ,Danaw, Danu, Taungyoe, Pa-O and Shan live around Kalaw. My name is Rohit��

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Back pack Transfer , Boat, Home Stay, Water

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Reviewed By ervs2020

We've done a two day trek from Kalaw to Inle Lake with Rohit.We've chosen Rohit Kalaw Trekking based on a friends

5. The Hidden Amazing Waterfalls ( FULL DAY POWERHOUSE WATERFALL TREK )

Pyin Oo Lwin Trek
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This object is one of the wonders and natural beauty of the unique and interesting place to visit. Ideal place for many activities Meditation, as well as other Things. In addition, there is also a waterfall that is still hidden beauty. Visitors who come to enjoy the beautiful natural environment of this area can still be counted on the fingers. Is certainly still silent and brings its own pleasure for every end is coming. While enjoying the cool mountain air, you can take a shower, swimming, soft therapy under the falling water droplets. The song of the cicada sounds of nature such as, also witnessed a sense of peacefulness out for visitors of each wall of the cliff. Let Spent out your time to see and enjoy the hidden beauty of the natural, make clean of your mind, get new experience in best adventure, in Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar”. It is many majestic waterfalls.

Inclusions: Water and snacks.

Exclusions: If you want us to pick up beyond Pyin Oo Lwin it will be extra cost for the transportation fees.

Reviewed By kingmyanmar

Very good trip and very view in maymyo at myanmar.there is very cool and nice weather nature products of tranditional .

6. Kalaw to Inle, One Day Trekking and One Day Biking Trip

Kalaw Trekking & Biking Tour
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This activity is a combine tour trekking and mountain bike tour.On the first day doing a trekking from kalaw to overnight village. The distance is 20km. Hike through under pine forest and going through the plantation of local villeage. On the way visit to local and have communication. Spent the night at a local family home stay. On the second day go with a mountain bike to inle lake. The trial is three different Pave, dirt or sandy and singletrek. Finished the trip to Inle Lake.

Inclusions: Food,Accomodation,Mountain Bike,car for bike trip,luggage transfer, Drinking water, Guide, English Speaking Guide, Drinking Water

Exclusions: Fees, personal expanse, Tip money

Reviewed By markg2018

Had a great two days of mountain biking around Kalaw. Lovely scenery and great company with my guide Qual! He knew the trails well and gave lots of interesting information along the way. I thoroughly recommend Qual as a mountain biking guide, he also took some great action photos of me! I will definitely come back for more...

7. One day - Burmese Language & Culture Adventure

Linn Loon Street, Linn Loon St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) DoBurma
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- WARNING - You will not see any fancy or touristy places during this tour. But, if you want an authentic experience of Myanmar’s everyday life - this is THE TOUR for you! The adventure tour consists of two parts: 1. Exploring the unique culture, traditional, language, history and food of the country and its people in the maximum fun and exciting way. 2. Discovering the hidden villages on the other remote side of the river and experiencing the village lifestyle YOURSELF as a local. We promise to give you an AMAZING experience you’ll never forget! All transportation throughout the day, food and drinks included in price.

Inclusions: Lunch, Food tasting in markets, Light refreshments, Tea & coffee, Snacks, Local guide, Non-alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ori_lorenzi

For us it was the best experience to start taveling in burma. It exposed us to the culture, clothing, history, and the amazing food of burma. We cooked and tasted street food. Also we visited nice villages located in the next side of the river. Zayar was very professional with great English and huge knowledge. It's worth every penny, you won't regret it! Highly recommended!! ????

8. Yangon Walking Tour (Culture)

Bandoola Park Bus Terminus, Maha Bandula Road, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) D&D travel
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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. 

9. Half-Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Join in Tour in Yangon

Myaungmya Daw Cho, Old Yay Tar Shay St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) Relaxing at an untouched fishing village
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Experience the traditions and rituals of Yangon’s Shwedagon Padoga on a 4-hour walking tour. Learn about places not mentioned in any guide book and enjoy a must-taste dish for breakfast. Explore the local neighborhood that surrounds the pagoda, often completely overlooked by other tourists, and see monks collecting alms along the streets, visit local markets and learn about Myanmar’s distinctive Buddhist and spiritual practices from our enthusiastic guide. 

Inclusions: Small-group walking tour, Breakfast

Exclusions: Drinks and lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

10. Hsipaw Trekking Tours by Firefly

Trek Myanmar Tours

2 Days 1 Night - Adventure Trekking Tour Itinerary  • Shan Village at Panoramic Seasonal Farms  • Mountain Corn Fields  • 2 or 3 Palaung Villages  • Panoramic Rocky Mountain Landscapes Scenery  • Rain & Bamboo Forest and Tea-Plantations  • Home-stay at Palaung Village  • Water Fall 2 Days 1 Night - Special Trekking Tour Itinerary • Shan & Palaung Villages • Seasonal Garden & Farm Lands • Jungle & Tea-Plantations • Panoramic Mountain Range Scenery & Pine Forests • Diversity & Variety of Landscape & Nature Scenery • Overnight at Mountain Top Village • 1600M / Summit Village • 1 Hour Road Tour • Bawgyo Temple & Water Fall

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Dinner, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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