Yangon Heritage Walking Tour

Explore the highlights of Yangon Heritage Colonial buildings in the downtown. You will see the lively town which is bustling and hustling. Most of the local companies is situated in the downtown and local people are walking in rush and some are waiting for the buses. You can see the local people’s daily lifestyle. You will visit historic places of worship and learn about Yangon’s amazing cultural diversity. During the tour, our professional guide will present ways of lives, culture and tradition as well as the rich history behind the city. You will be amazed, get the experience and enjoy the local foods.

Beginning from Mahabandoola Park and stroll in the park first. The tour passes through Mahabandoola Park, visit Yangon Region Court which is the highest court in Yangon, Former Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, Yangon Stock Exchange; formerly Reserve Bank of India, Bronze Division and Land Records Department, Former American Embassy that are situated in Merchant road. We then pass 33rd street and then visit New Supreme Court -corporate office, Pension Department, West court; built in 1900 and central bank building. Stop to take photos. Then, down to the pansodan street and discover Myanmar Port Authority Office; built it instead of old building Port Authority in 1928. Passing through the Myanmar National Airlines building, then The Strand Hotel Yangon ; was owned by two business Armenian brothers in 1901 and long term building and British Embassy which was J & F Graham company in 1900. Next to visit Central Post Office that was Scottish Bulloch Bros & Co in 1900. 

A refreshment section of tea or coffee with local delicacy at tea shop will be served during the break and later visit the Bo Aung Kyaw Street.

After that, visit Armenian Church that is one of the oldest church in Yangon and built in 1862. Then, you can see the local shops and local people in Merchant road and visit Myanmar Translation Society, Lawkanat Building that was the building for popular business works, Inland Water Transport, Internal Revenue Department and Embassy of India. Cross the road and walk inside the Pansodan street. When you reach the Mahabandoola Road, turn left and visit Telephone and telegraph office which is very important office to connect the abroad. Moreover, visit Aya Main Bank that was Rowe & Co  Department store. The tour ends in front of the Yangon City Hall which was the first large-scale masonry building to combine European design and engineering technology with traditional Myanmar flourishes.

Departure Point

At the entrance of Maha Bandula Park, right opposite of City Hall

Departure Time

Morning Walk 08:30 am – 11:30 am

Evening Walk 02:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Duration

3 hrs

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Adult pricing applies to all travellers
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is require