Half Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Tour in Yangon

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover Myanmar’s most iconic landmark on a half-day small-group walking tour that offers a blend of culture, history, and local flavor. Start your journey with a traditional Burmese breakfast at a local restaurant, followed by a guided exploration of the vibrant Shwedagon neighborhood, providing insight into daily life. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, where you’ll uncover the rich symbolism, shrines, and traditions of Myanmar Buddhism. Designed for first-time visitors, the small-group format ensures a deeper and more engaging experience of this Yangon treasure.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

All entrance tickets

Licensed English-speaking guide

Breakfast

Small-group walking tour

Gratuities (optional)

Drinks and lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Yangon International Hotel

330 Ahlone Road, Dagon Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Hotel Yankin

186 Lu Nge Thitsar Street, on Thitsar (Kanbe) Road, Yankin Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Pan Ya Mon Hotel

No. 195/196 Thiha Thu Street, (11) Block, South Okkalapa Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Silver Green Hotel

No 9 Anawyahta Street, Near Fruits And Flowers Market Kyauk Kone Yankin Tsp Yangon Near Myanmar Plaza And Sedona Hotel Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

My Dream Hotel

No. 22/A Pyi Thar Yar Street, Baukhtaw Yankin Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Wishton Hotel Yangon

No. 365 Thitsar Road and Shwe Thitsar Street No.13 Ward Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

Power Motel Yangon

76 B Aung Zay Ya Road, 13th Ward, Yankin Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

8Day Hotel

299 Wai Za Yan Tar Road, Thin Gan Gyun Township Yangon (Rangoon) Myanmar

What To Expect

Shwedagon Pagoda

Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda – half day (Private tour including transfers). So what’s behind the golden façade of the Shwedagon Pagoda? During this interactive half day tour we take you through the back door and show you the full history of the pagoda, the daily life of all people living in the immediate surroundings of the pagoda and a deeper insight in the Buddhist religion and how the spiritual belief is mixed with the belief in nats – the Myanmar spirits.

2 hours • Admission Included

Yangon (Rangoon)

An intriguing half day tour starting from the bottom of the hill and passing the workshops, markets and monasteries which will be useful or even essential to understand more of the country during the rest of your journey. The tour includes a traditional Burmese breakfast, offerings to monks and the pagoda, a visit to a fortune teller and a Burmese lunch.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable