Total Yangon Tour: Take a Ride & Streets by Night
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
From USD 64.00
Office phone number: +95 1 656259
Total Yangon Tour: Take a Ride & Streets by Night
Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)





Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.

Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get the full Yangon experience in this total tour that covers it all! Ride the rails into neighbourhoods not often seen by tourists, where you’ll explore local markets and shops. Then, return to downtown in time for sunset! This is when the city comes alive, as the night markets open and locals leave work for the day. Feast on street snacks and lounge about with new friends and a cold beer to finish off your epic day. This adventure combines two of our favourite tours into one great day.
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Highlights
- Jump on the local commuter rail network and transit through the entire metropolitan area
- Taste local Burmese cuisine at our favourite lunch spot
- Meander through busy streets to discover local vendors and sites rarely experienced by tourists
- Sample treats from market stalls and shops that line narrow alleyways inaccessible to tour buses
- Relax with a cold beer and take in the energy of Yangon’s vibrant 19th Street at night
- Experience two of our top Yangon tours in one great combo
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Schedule details
- Duration: 11 hours
- Meeting point:
At Independence Monument in Maha Bandula Park, Downtown Yangon
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- Starting time: 8.30 AM
- Ending point:
At Independence Monument in Maha Bandula Park, Downtown Yangon
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, train fare, tea/coffee, lunch, Entrance fee of St.Mary Cathedral, some snacks, beer at the end of the tour
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drinks, taxi back to your hotel, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
This Total Yangon Tour lets you see it all in just one day! We've combined two of our top-selling Yangon tours (Let Yangon Take You For a Ride and Yangon's Streets by Night) into one epic adventure.
Start off your experience by going beyond the city centre to see a real cross-section of life in Yangon. We’ll hop on the slow train and observe the lively and colourful happenings of the local urban lifestyle.
We’ll be experiencing the entire three-hour loop with a pit stop to visit a lively local market. We’ll spend about 45 minutes wandering through the stalls, meeting vendors, and observing the local way of life.
Our Yangon tour will continue as we get back on the train and head towards downtown, where we’ll enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants and participate in a favourite local pastime: people-watching!
After lunch, we’ll hit the road, walking along the busy streets lined with shops, as well as vendors selling everything from betel nuts to Burmese buns.
At this point, you'll have about two hours of free time to explore the downtown at your leisure. You could visit nearby Bogyoke Market, relax your feet with a drink at the Strand Hotel, or get some fresh air at Kandawgyi Park, which are all within a 10 to 15-minute walk from the meeting point for the second half of our tour. Or, you could hop in a taxi and travel 20 minutes to see the Reclining Buddha at Chauk Htet Kyi Pagoda. Then, once you've explored on your own, you'll head back to the Asia Plaza hotel for the second half of this Total Yangon tour!
We'll gather again after our break and head over to the market district, just as it starts to come alive at sunset. First up, we’ll wander through the chaos of Shwe Bontha Street, crammed with locals selling secondhand (and third- and fourth-hand) items — anything and everything from electronics to footwear (shopaholics, you’ve been warned).
But if all the excitement of the market leaves you seeking serenity, you’ll get your dose of Zen as you pass by both Buddhist and Hindu temples on the way toward China Town. Here you’ll stop for a refreshing drink and snack — maybe a green tea at a local tea shop or a freshly squeezed sugarcane juice at a roadside stall. Wherever your thirst guides you! Snap some photos at a nearby temple that’s adorned with hundreds of images depicting mythological scenes.
While this busy area is a shopping hotspot when evening comes, it’s still off the radar for most visitors. With blocks of little boutiques and antique shops tucked down alleyways, you could easily refurbish your house and obtain an entirely new wardrobe in one day (getting those purchases home in your luggage is another matter).
Finally, we’ll end up on a small side street is filled vendor after vendor boasting charcoal grills, cooking up all sorts of meats, veggies, and marinades. This is the place to go for street food in Yangon, with lots of outdoor seating, bustling local life, and plenty of beer. Your guide will treat you to some of their favourite snacks and a beer to finish off this unique exploration of Yangon.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, train fare, tea/coffee, lunch, Entrance fee of St.Mary Cathedral, some snacks, beer at the end of the tour
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drinks, taxi back to your hotel, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
Dress standard: Dress in Burma (Myanmar) is conservative, so lightweight, long-sleeved clothing is appropriate. Skirts, dresses, and shorts should be knee-length or below. Wear comfortable walking shoes and check the weather before you leave, and come equipped with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a raincoat if necessary.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +95 1 656259
Email address: info@yangonurbanadventures.com
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