Private Tour

Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

The 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 Not Included

Walk down Yangon prettiest street and learn about the efforts to preserve the city's architectural heritage.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Our guide will be happy to buy local snacks and refreshments for you along the way.

All Fees and Taxes

Breakfast at a teashop or noodle shop.

Please bring a refillable water bottle and we will help you fill it up on the go.

Options

Walking Tour in Downtown Yangon

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Informative tour about Myanmar history
needcure,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very informative tour about history of Myanmar. I learned many things about Myanmar and some important buildings in Yangon thanks to guide Thin Thin. She was great, kind and very knowledgeable. We also had some local delicacies in nice places. If you like learning about history of the countries you visit you should take this tour in Yangon.
Very recommended
hoi61,,Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the downtown Yangon tour with Aung. He was a very knowledgeable and very polite young man. The information was mixed with old photographs of Rangoon. We had a local breakfast in a very nice local restaurant, later on delicious lassi from a clean drinks stall in the old city. All in all it was a very good experience.
Professional and enjoyable tour
thechubbybird,,Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Starting from the communication with Sampan, it was all a really pleasant and fantastic experience. They helped us navigate what we wanted within our budget, and it turned out to be just right. I asked to carry an 8 month old on the walking tour, they made sure the setup was comfortable for us and I was truly grateful for Sampan’s welcoming atmosphere. Tour guide was very gentle yet knowledgeable, nothing beats hearing stories from a local guide.
Walking Tour Yangon
RichieMilestravels,,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing insight on the tour - thank you! So many great stories and insights on the history of Yangon. Also help with finding somewhere to change money and get a coffee!
Loved it!!
Gwen B,,May 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sai was very informed on the history of Yangoon and Myanmar . We stopped at a tea shop and ate a number of dishes that we really enjoyed. This was a tour worth taking!!
Trip to Yangon
84eliana,,Apr 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really good trip with the company, highly recommend. I am a tourist from Peru South America and Sai managed a really good English
Amazing Walking Tour
troymblake,,Feb 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I absolutely loved it! Adam was an expert tour guide and took me to all of the right spots. This tour is now a great memory. Don't hesitate to book!
Insightful look at Yangon's history
I8960MWjimd,,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great. It offered us a thorough and thoughtful look at Yangon's history. Our guide, Kenneth, was highly knowledgeable and had a very interesting personal history that he weaved into his tour. He shared history about old buildings that we easily would have overlooked had we just been walking ourselves. Some of his comments could be a little repetitive at times—we didn't mind at all, but I could see how some people might. Overall we learned a lot and that was exactly what we wanted to get out of it. I definitely recommend this tour, and I would definitely book another excursion with Sampan.
Enjoyable tour of downtown Yangon
PaulH260,,Feb 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyable walk in the downtown area of Yangon around the former, once magnificent colonial buildings. Our guide was interesting and extremely knowledgeable.
Myanmar is the place to go to get away…!
7arnel,,Dec 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I travelled to Myanmar on a trip organised by Sampan Travel. The travel organisation was flawless, the service was excellent, and the choice of guides was very good. I had three different guides - all knowledgeable, friendly and with a sense of humour! Great trip - from Yangon’s history and it’s incredible Shwedagon pagoda to relaxing in Kalaw and a most fascinating stay on and around Inle Lake… I will be back !