Half Day Spiritual Shwedagon Pagoda Tour in Yangon

Overview

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On a half-day, small-group walking trip that includes a traditional Burmese breakfast, a neighborhood tour, and a guided visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, discover Myanmar's most famous landmark. Although the shrines, rituals, and traditions of Shwedagon Pagoda are rich in uniquely Burmese symbolism and can be challenging for first-time visitors to understand, this tour's small-group style is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the monument.

Tour to Shwedagon Pagoda: discover Buddhism in Myanmar

Visit a nearby restaurant and sample a popular breakfast meal.

Discover what it's like to live in the Shwedagon area.

Combine a cultural experience with one of Yangon's major attractions.

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 in central area of Yangon

All entrance tickets

Licensed English-speaking guide

Breakfast

Small-group walking tour

Gratuities (optional)

Drinks and lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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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