We don't pick up travelers for this tour. Instead, we set the meeting point. Our meeting point is Mahabandoola Park near Sule Pagoda. If you need help directing the location, we are happy to help. Shoot the message here or on our local phone through WhatsApp after you book. Thanks for understanding.
Description
If you are new to Yangon, come here without a map. Our passionate local EXPERTS are willing to show you around in the downtown areas of Yangon. You will be amazed by the histories, story, local life, and cultures of Yangon. Also, we focus on local experiences rather than the buildings. We connect locals and travelers in a meaningful way through inclusive tourism.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 2:30 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Group price
$35 per group of up to 2
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours)
Itinerary
Maha Bandula Park
15 min
Our local EXPERT will meet you in front of the independent monument inside the Mahabandoola park and explaining to you the history of Yangon and current stories of the park.
Yangon City Hall
15 min
As we stop at the park, our local EXPERT is going to talk about
the City Hall and its importance as well as explaining the surrounding areas Sule Pagodas and High Court.
Yangon Lokanat Building (Formerly Sofaer’s Building)
Admission included30 min
After leaving the park and walking along the merchant road, Our local EXPERT is going to share the histories of Sofaer's building and go into the buildings as well as visiting LawKanat Gallery. By then, we take time to learn more about tea culture at the local tea house. Besides, you will also hear the story of "Rander House" which the opposite of Sofaer's building.
Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist
20 min
We stop at the oldest Armenian church in Yangon and learn the history of it while sitting on the bench in a relaxed way. Observe the local Armenian and capture the beautiful picture inside the church.
Strand Road
10 min
Along the strand road, we explore Yangon general post office and strand hotel.
Myanma Agricultural Development Bank
Admission included15 min
We actively keep learning the old colonial architecture design surrounding Pansodan road and bank road. Also, we find time to do fun games to participate in trying to make betel quid at the betel shop while mingling with locals.
15 min
Eventually, we head back to the park and on the way, we explore the local street market and learn about local ways of life before we conclude the tour with photo sessions and Q & A sessions.
What's included
Included
Contributions to Church & Local betel quid shop
Local EXPERT(Licensed tour guide)
Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
13 reviews
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How it compares in Yangon
No. 9 by number of reviews among 143 tours in Yangon
Excurgo comparison of 143 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) take?
Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Yangon experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, and 2:30 PM.
Can I cancel Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We don't pick up travelers for this tour. Instead, we set the meeting point. Our meeting point is Mahabandoola Park near Sule Pagoda. If you need help directing the location, we are happy to help. Shoot the message here or on our local phone through WhatsApp after you book. Thanks for understanding. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 2 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Explore Yangon on Foot (2hours) worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wonderful Myanmar.
Our experience with this tour company in Yangon was outstanding from start to finish. The tour was very well paced, allowing us to see all of the key areas in downtown Yangon without ever feeling rushed. As Americans, we especially appreciated how thoughtfully the itinerary was structured to give us cultural context along with historical highlights. The tea house experience was a true highlight and gave us an authentic glimpse into local life that we would not have found on our own. Communication beforehand was excellent, clear, and reassuring, which made planning from abroad simple and stress-free. Our guide, Htun, was punctual, professional, and absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to every detail. Tourism is still very low in the country right now, but we felt safe throughout and were warmly welcomed everywhere we went. Even with just 24 hours in the city, the experience was well worth it, and we would confidently recommend this company to other Western travelers looking for a meaningful and well-organized introduction to Yangon.
Operator response
Hello Andrew,
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We’re truly happy to hear you had such a great experience exploring Yangon with us.
It was a pleasure showing you around downtown Yangon and sharing the history, cultural context, and local tea house traditions that make our city special. We’re especially glad you felt safe, welcomed, and comfortable during your time here. That means a lot to our team.
Even with just 24 hours in Yangon, you experienced so much, and we’re grateful to have been part of your journey. We hope to welcome you back to Myanmar again for a longer and deeper adventure next time.
Cheers,
Wonderful Myanmar Travel Team
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Paul_H
January 28, 2026 · via Viator
Great downtown tour
Great tour of the downtown area plus great tea and tea and tea leaf salad in a lovely cafe. Very interesting history lesson too.
Operator response
Thank you so much, Paul.We’re really glad you enjoyed the best walking tour in town and the local experience in local tea house. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing stories along the way, Paul.
Wishing you many more wonderful journeys ahead and we hope to welcome you back to Myanmar again.
Cheers,
Htun
Wonderful Myanmar Travel
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Dad465
November 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Tom is the best.
Great tour with Tom . We took the ferry across the river with him and spent all day in Dala.
Don’t hesitate, you have found the right guide !
Have a lovely time in Burma .
David and Joe .
Operator response
Thank you so much, David and Joe. We’re really glad you enjoyed the tour and the local experience in Dala on the other side of Yangon. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing stories along the way. Wishing you both many more wonderful journeys ahead and we hope to welcome you back to Myanmar again.
Cheers,
Htun
Wonderful Myanmar Travel
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lisab1024
February 26, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent walking tour
My daughter and I did the walking tour with Wynn. We had an amazing tour. Wynn was an excellent guide explaining the history of Yangon. We really enjoyed the tea stop! Thank you Wynn and Wonderful Myanmar for a great day in Yangon. We definitely recommend tour.
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Operator response
Hello!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are very happy to see such an awesome review and also that seems like you really had a great time with us and of course, we 'll let Mr.Wynn know about it. We are sure he would love to see it. Please share your experience with us with your family and friends. Once again, thank you for booking with us and explore things through the eyes of locals. Anyway, we would love to have you back anytime in one of our amazing tours!
Cheers,
Htun and team
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sarabegonha
February 25, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great walking tour
On the walking tour it was just me and my boyfriend and thankfully it was so. Our guide knew a lot about the history of Myanmar and the various colonial buildings in the city center. It took us to visit local markets and some corners of Yangon. He answered all of our questions with immense enthusiasm. We have never seen anyone speak of their country with such appreciation. The tour was supposed to be from 2 am to 2:30 am and we ended up staying almost 4 am. We ended up going for tea with Tin Mar Wai chatting. Tin Mar Wai also gave us tips on various things to do and places to visit in Yangon. I highly recommend the tour with Tin Mar Wai.
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you so much for your review with us! We are very happy to receive such an amazing review and also that seems like we exceed your expectations. Your review made our BIG day and your local EXPERT Ms.Tin Mar Wai. Please spread out your experience with us with your family and friends. Once again, thank you for booking a private tour with us and explore things through the eyes of locals. Anyway, we are looking forward to welcoming you again in Myanmar!
Cheers,
Htun and team
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410stevw
February 15, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great Tour through Yangon's historical sites
We had a wonderful tour through the old historical places in Yangon and lots of fun with our awesome tour guide Wai (i hope i write it in the right way ;) ). She was very helpful and pleasant and showed us lots of interesting places in the city with all the historical background. I would recommand it to everyone before you start your sightseeing trip on your own, because you understand the places way better with all the informations before. The tour was nearly 3 hours and we had a great conversation in a tea house where we can taste the real traditional tea. Wai was the best tour guide during our trip in Myanmar and we hope to see her again.
Operator response
Hello, Stefan!
Thank you very much for leaving such a great review! We are so happy to get to know that you loved the tour with us. When we share your review with Ms. Wai, she was over the moon. Your review made our day and motivate to keep going to deliver quality service. Please share your experience about it with your friends and family. We hope to welcome you in one of our great tours!
Cheers,
Htun & Team
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380heathern
February 2, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great walking tour filled with interesting information
I only had a day and a half in Yangon, but I wanted to experience as much as possible and really get a feel for the place. Doing the walking tour with Tom (the guide), I got to understand how much Yangon had changed in such a short space of time.
I loved hearing about the history and culture. It was interesting and a nice touch, to go to a local tea shop, which is a big part of the culture of Yangon. The traditions of the tea shop have even changed a lot too!
I’m interested in Architecture, so to see all the colonial buildings and to go inside some of them, was a real treat for me. Tom told me about any historical facts related to the buildings, which only enhanced the experience.
I really enjoyed the tour and I would definitely recommend it!
Operator response
Hello, Heather!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are very happy to receive such an amazing review and also that seems like we exceed your expectations. Your review made our BIG day and your local EXPERT Mr Tom is NOW very happy for your awesome review and it also motivates us to craft a better program with great service. Please share your experience with us with your family and friends. Once again, thank you for booking a private tour with us and explore things through the eyes of locals. Anyway, we would love to have you back anytime in one of our tours!
Cheers,
Htun and team
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Celeste147
January 10, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Great introduction to Myanmar's culture
The tour of Yangon with our guide Tom was great! Tom was very friendly and could speak English very well. He gave us a good overview of Myanmar's history and culture during the tour and showed interesting places and buildings and was open to all questions. Especially for a first impression of Myanmar, if you have just arrived, the tour is very suitable.
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us!
We are very happy that you enjoyed our tour with our local EXPERT Tom and your kind words mean a lot to us to keep doing what we are offering to the guests unlike the others.
Please share your experience with us to your friends and family and we'd love to have you back anytime.
Always remember that your friends from Myanmar will be waiting for your NEXT visit to explore Myanmar.
Cheers,
Wonderful Myanmar Team
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thechristianking
December 28, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting walk
We had a great time on the free saturday walking tour with our friendly tour guide Chung. He showed us around a local market, went for a complimentary tea, really cool abandoned building and gave some interesting info about historical Myanmar. The tour is free, but it is worth giving them a tip afterwards. We had a very nice tour!
Operator response
Hello!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are so happy that you had a GREAT time with us. Yes, it is FREE because we do a free walk every Saturday which is worth 20$ per person. It is a kind of trial to test our paid tours as well.
Please share your experience with us with your friends and family. Also, if you ever come back to Yangon, we would like to introduce our brand new full-day tour called "The Essential Yangon Experience "
We hope to meet you again in one of our innovative tours SOON.
Cheers,
Wonderful Myanmar Team
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sachin2006
December 21, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
My review
Our tour guide, Wai, was a very enthusiastic guide. She provided us with extensive knowledge of the city of Yangon. It was truly a tour that I’ll remember and I know that my knowledge of the city and the country has grown a lot.
Sachin,
13 years old
Operator response
Hello, Sachin!
Wow! Thank you very much for your awesome review and we are so happy to get to know that you enjoyed the tour with our local EXPERT Ms Wai and we'll do let her know that. Please share your experience about it to your friends and we would love to meet you again very SOON.
Cheers,
Wonderful Myanmar Team
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