Private Yangon Full-Day Heritage and Market Walking Tour

Tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Yangon city center. We will visit the City Hall, the old railway station and the former Minister’s office where General Aung San was assassinated. Interspersed in the guided walk are various religious sites such as the St Mary’s Cathedral, built in 1899. You will be treated to a smorgasbord of structures and styles from the British colonial era: Victorian, Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Art Deco and an amalgam of British and Burmese. Then heading to the Sule Pagoda.
Sule Pagoda situated in the heart of Yangon and rises above the noisy traffic, smelly markets, and crumbling architectural reminders of colonial times. The majestic gold structures are a sight when the sun is shining on them or even when they are lit up at night. You must beware that you will have to climb a few hundred steps to get there.
Next, we move on to Botataung Pagoda on the banks of the river. Discover this beautiful pagoda and the wall are all lined with gold. Alongside the corridors inside the Pagoda one sees golden decorations on the walls and ceiling as well as ancient artifacts in vestibules. Enjoy this unique experience walking inside the pagoda and you can see a pond filled with different types of turtles under the wooden bridge.
By walking through the streets you’ll also have a chance to witness the lifestyles of the locals- from the busy bus and boat stations to the tea shops and hidden street markets. There are plenty of chances to interact with Yangon residents and learn more about the Burmese culture. We will stop for a cup of tea or coffee at LatYwae Sin, a favorite teashop with the locals. Busy from morning until night, this shop roasts its own coffee and has unique wood carvings on its wall. If you are feeling hungry, they are famous for their semolina cake and have Noodle for lunch here.
After lunch (noodle), we also walk along the Mahabandoola Street, where we will reach Chinatown. This large market is the greatest place for buying foods in the morning. Moreover, Chinatown is not only a common market but also a huge food stand. You can stop to watch or try tasting flat rice noodles and rice flour pancakes. We will then walk to the Indian Quarter, the Sri Kali Hindu temple, and visit the beautiful Jewish Synagogue. Afterward, we will travel around the famous Bogyoke Market and buy whatever you want. Tour End at the historic Strand Hotel where you can get a drink (optional)