What to do and see in Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region: The Best Cultural Tours

September 20, 2021 Sheron Bogner

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. Inside View Of Yangon

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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

2. Private Yangon City Discovery Full Day Guided Tour

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• 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 ????

3. Private Kyaiktiyo Pagoda and Bago from Yangon with Lunch

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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

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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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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

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5. 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. 

6. Taste of Yangon

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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. 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

8. Day Excursion to Magnificent Golden Rock

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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

9. Karaweik Palace Cultural Dinner Performance

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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!

10. Yangon on Foot Morning tour

Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon (Rangoon), Yangon Region Tour East Myanmar

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.

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