Going Afoot in Historical Yangon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Shwedagon Pagoda

  Guests will meet your guide early in the morning. Although primarily crafted as a walking tour, an unmissable part of seeing the essence of Yangon cannot be missed lies slightly elevated in the very heart of the city and is reached by vehicle. The Shwedagon Pagoda, with its golden sphere, is the country’s most sacred landmark and is considered Myanmar’s national symbol.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Strand Road

  From here, we drive towards the Yangon River and onto Strand Road. This road runs from west to east and is home to many distinctive and significant buildings at the time the British ruled the country. Right here, the Pansodan Jetty is one of the local ferry terminals and is an area where one can get a glimpse into local life. Running perpendicular to Strand Road, Pansodan Street is one of the main roads where visitors can admire some of the city’s well-preserved buildings. Many of the buildings are now protected under city legislative and is the starting point of our walking tour. Named after the well-maintained park bearing the same name, Yangon’s Maha Bandoola Road is an important artery, connecting the city from east to west. Various landmarks are located along this road, such as Sule Pagoda and Independence Monument.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bogyoke Aung San Market

  Through Shwe Bontha Street, known for its gold shops, Kon Zay Dan Street, and Shwedagon Pagoda Road, we reach Yangon’s Little India. Unofficially formed around Anawrahta Road, it is here where an abundance of Indian influences decorate the streets and alleys. Our exploration on foot ends here, whilst passing historical shop houses, at Bogyoke Market. An absolute delight for shopaholics is Bogyoke Market, also known as Scott’s Market. With its central location, hundreds of stalls offer anything under the sun and are open 6 days a week (Mondays and public holidays closed). It is from here where we meet up with your driver and make your way back to your Yangon hotel.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply;
• Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Yangon’s central business district. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District, cruise ports and Yangon’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
• We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
• Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
• Sand, dust and water have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.

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