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Our walking tour of Yangon teases out the stories and secrets of a city with a turbulent history. As well as visiting the Secretariat and the principal colonial buildings in downtown Yangon, our guide will take you to lesser known and lesser frequented locations which nonetheless have stories to tell.
This walking tour looks at the growth of Yangon from a small Mon village to a multicultural hub. This tour will dive into how visitors from the east and the west have contributed to Yangon's rich tapestry. We will enter teashops and temples, shake hands with the city's residents and think about what the future has in store for this remarkable metropolis.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside The Lumbini Tea Room on Anawrahta Road, the northern entrance of the Secretariat
At the Mogul Shia Masjid, on Mahabandula Road in Yangon's Indian Quarter.
Itinerary
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1The Secretariat
Find out about the building of British Rangoon, the struggle for independence and the assassination of General Aung San. Admission ticket is not required on this attraction since we will only be walking outside the building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist
Who were the Armenians of Rangoon ... ?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sarkies Bar at The Strand Hotel
Hear the history of Yangon's most famous hotel and the Armenian brothers who put the city on the tourist map. Admission ticket is not required on this attraction since we will only be walking outside the building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Walk up Pansodan Street - once the financial hub of British Burma.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
At the heart of downtown Yangon, hear about how city was built around Sule Pagoda, and see the multiple religions that worship around the site today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Here in Yangon's Indian Quarter, learn about how Indians arrived in Burma over the centuries and the role they have played in the city's development ever since. Try some Indian refreshments!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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