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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This private tour of Ho Chi Minh City including lunch gives you a fascinating insight into the culture, history and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.
2 Bottle mineral water per person
Sightseeing and entrances fees at local guide
"Approval Letter" Pick up INSIDE The PORT (Apply to Option Tour: Pick up from the PORT)
English speaking tour guide
Transportations: New air-condition vehicle transfer
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Visa, unless specified
Beverage, Tips
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
1. Your tour guide will to meet you at the lobby in your hotel!
2. or Your tour guide will to meet you at INSIDE the Port if you arrive by Cruise Ship
Traveler pickup
1 Nguyễn Tất Thành, Phường 12, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Lô A9, Khu A, KCN Hiệp Phước, Đường số 1, Long Thới, Nhà Bè, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Đường số 3, TT. Phú Mỹ, Tân Thành, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
The Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.
The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Reunification Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It's still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits. 80 minutes
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There's a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975. 90 minutes
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Note: Maintenance) Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959.
In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Measuring almost 60 metres in height, the cathedral’s distinctive neo-Romanesque features include the all-red brick façade (which were imported from Marseille), stained glass windows, two bell towers containing six bronze bells that still ring to this day, and a peaceful garden setting in the middle of downtown Ho Chi Minh City District 1. 15 minutes
Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century. 30 minutes
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh is an elegant colonial building at the intersection of Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street in District 1, very close to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the classic Central Post Office. The restored three-storey 800-seat Opera House was built in 1897 and is used for staging not only opera but also a wide range of performing arts including ballet, musical concerts, Vietnamese traditional dance and plays. Performances are advertised around the building and information can be found in the state-operated tourist information centre close by
Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon is Vietnam’s largest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778; it’s also a place of great historical and cultural importance. Chinese minorities hid here from the Tay Son and subsequently had to rebuild the area twice following attack with as many as 70% estimated to have died trying to escape on boats. Those who survived settled and began selling a variety of Chinese products.
Cholon is an interesting place to see classical Chinese architecture reminiscent of years gone by with plenty of Chinese restaurants.
The Binh Tay market at the centre is busy, crowded and messy with small aisles selling all manner of goods. This market sometimes disappoints tourists when compared to other markets in Ho Chi Minh as the products are not that varied, but the main draw to Cholon is not to shop but to enjoy the authentic Chinese atmosphere that has existed here for hundreds of years. 60 minutes
Ba Thien Hau Temple, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ba Thien Hau Temple in Saigon is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess, Mazu. It’s believed that she protects and rescues ships and people on the sea by flying around on a mat or cloud. Mazuism is connected with traditions and beliefs from both Taoism and Buddhism. Mazuism is therefore an incorporation of different aspects and traditions which have merged to form a new belief. You will find this temple in ‘Cholon’ (Chinatown) in District 5, which is roughly a twenty minute drive from the city centre.
Ba Thien Hau temple was built in 1760 to honour Mazu the ‘Lady of the Sea’ and when you enter through the iron gate you will see massive stone incense burners in front of the entrance of Mazu’s altar. The exterior is beautifully designed with the traditional curvy roof on which small porcelain figures are standing symbol for themes from Chinese religion and legends. 45 minutes
Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink when the bargaining becomes too much.
The market is big, difficult to navigate at times and certainly best avoided during the hottest part of the day but all the same its well worth a look. When night falls, restaurants around the perimeter of the market open their doors creating a vibrant street side scene filling the air with the scents of wok-fried noodles, barbecued fish and meats. One of Saigon’s oldest landmarks, Ben Thanh offers a great atmosphere that is absolutely authentically Vietnamese 45 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 15 people per booking
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Mayur_B
16 Nov 2024
This is a good tour as it covers the important sites in the city. The lunch was very ordinary.
We felt the guide was disappointing. Our guide Tai started loosing enthusiasm as the day progressed. He was good at taking pictures but was more interested in asking about what was London like! At the Independence Palace we had to ask for information whilst we saw other guides giving a long and full commentary. We had to rely on the display board to understand more about various rooms and listening to other guide’s discreetly. On one occasion the information given by Tai was incorrect!
Peter_S
15 Nov 2024
Tony is an amazing, professional and knowledgeable guide who is obviously passionate about his city and his country. I came to Vietnam to learn about culture and history, and throughout my tour today Tony interacted with me, and completely exceeded my expectations. The city tour included a temple, Palace of Independence, War Remnants Museum, Post Office and Notre Dame, with an excellent lunch in between. I had a great day.
P4253WDpeters
15 Nov 2024
I had an amazing day, and this could not have happened without Tony as my tour guide. Tony is obviously passionate sbout sharing his love of his city and his country, and from this passion came a great education for me, about Vietnamese culture and history, without the touristy gimmicks, which is exactly why I came to visit Vietnam. To learn. Although appearing laid back, he is totally professional and knowledgable, and it was an absolute joy to spend time in his company. He is not only a great tour guide, but a wonderful ambassador for Vietnam. Thank you Tony.
This tour in
Ho Chi Minh City
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Roadstour Vietnam - Private tours
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