Most booked tours and tickets in Yangon
Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide
4.844 reviews10h
from €129
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Private Yangon Tour: Circular Train, Walking & Local Food Tasting
4.722 reviews7h
from €103
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Top sights in Yangon
- 1Shwedagon Pagoda
- 2Sule Pagoda
- 3Bogyoke Aung San Market
- 4Kandawgyi Lake
- 5Colonial District
- 6Chaukhtatgyi Buddha Temple
- Witness the Spiritual Heart at Shwedagon Pagoda: Experience one of Buddhism's most sacred sites. The main stupa is adorned with over 7,000 diamonds, rubies, and sapphires, and the atmosphere during the golden hour is truly transcendent. It's not just a monument, but a living center of devotion where locals pray, meditate, and make offerings.
- Step Back in Time in the Colonial District: Wander streets like Strand Road and Pansodan to see one of Southeast Asia's best-preserved collections of colonial architecture. Marvel at the grand Strand Hotel, the red-brick High Court, and the Secretariat Building, where General Aung San was assassinated, all telling the story of Myanmar's complex past.
- Immerse in Authentic Local Markets: Dive into the sensory overload of Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for handicrafts and gems, or experience the raw, local commerce at Theingyi Zei Market, a sprawling wholesale hub for everything from herbs to household goods. These are the city's true economic and social engines.
Tickets and passes in Yangon
Food and drink experiences in Yangon
Cooking class in the down town of Yangon, half day tour (07:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
5.04 reviews5h
from €59
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Day trips and outdoor activities from Yangon
Hidden gems in Yangon
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple
A lesser-known temple near the more famous reclining Buddha, housing a magnificent 14-meter tall seated Buddha image.
Judson Church & Baptist Church
Two beautiful, historic Christian churches tucked away in the downtown area, dating back to the American Baptist mission in the 1800s.
Alone Town (Ah Lone)
A vibrant, local night market and food stall area near Theingyi Zei Market, coming alive after dark.
Mahabandoola Garden
A large, pleasant park in downtown Yangon, centered around the Independence Monument.
Bogyoke Aung San Museum
The former family home of independence hero General Aung San (Aung San Suu Kyi's father), preserved as a museum.
Day trips from Yangon
Bago (Hanthawaddy)
1.5 hours by bus or car
The ancient capital of the Mon kingdom, Bago is packed with impressive Buddhist monuments and offers a glimpse into Myanmar's royal history. It's a compact city where you can see several major sites in a single day.
Twante
1 hour by boat from Pansodan Jetty
A peaceful delta town best known for its centuries-old pottery industry. The boat ride along the Twante Canal offers scenic views of river life, and the town itself provides a quiet, rural contrast to Yangon.
Thanlyin (Syriam) & Kyauktan
1 hour by car (including ferry crossing)
Explore the remnants of a Portuguese colonial port and visit a stunning pagoda built on a small island. This trip combines colonial ruins with a unique riverside religious site.
Plan your Yangon trip
Things to do in Yangon: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Yangon?+
Top sights include Shwedagon Pagoda, Sule Pagoda, Bogyoke Aung San Market and Kandawgyi Lake. Away from the crowds, try Ngahtatgyi Buddha Temple and Judson Church & Baptist Church.
What are the most popular tours in Yangon?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are Yangon Evening Street Food and Market Walking Tour (4.9 stars, 110 reviews); Best Yangon City Tour with Experience English Speaking Guide (4.8 stars, 44 reviews); Yangon Breakfast and Market Tour - The must try dishes! (5.0 stars, 33 reviews).
How much do tours in Yangon cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €31 and €1,293 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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