Ho Chi Minh City Classic Tour: History, Culture & Local Life

5.0 (1 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are into relaxing and comfortable service, or you want to spent private space and happy moment with your whole family / friends together, especially when kids are also joining the trip with you. Moreover, you can do the Saigon city tour by private car in all weather conditions, so Saigon city tour by private car is absolutely yours!

It's the private tour, so that you can start at 8am, 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm, etc. You'll pick up the time and let us know

Infant (0-8): free of charge when she/he is accompanied by his/her parents or 2 adults, he/she will be uncharged for the service and shared meals & accommodation with the two adults.

Options

Group Tour size 12pax

Group City half day 4 hours: Notre dame, Post office, Reunification Palace, War remnant museum, Jade Pagoda, Post Office
Pickup included

Private Tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • Helpful English speaking tour guide (surcharge for other language speaking guide)
  • Free pick-up and drop-off service in Saigon (group and private tour)
  • Good quality AC private car.
  • bottled water.
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Surcharge for other languages that not English
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Saigon Central Post Office
  • Entry/Admission - Ben Thanh Market
  • Entry/Admission - Ba Thien Hau Temple
  • Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
  • Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum

What to expect

  1. Saigon Central Post Office
    Pass by
    The Old Post Office is an example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office. Nestled in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the Central Post Office is a stunning blend of French colonial architecture and vibrant local culture. With its elegant arches, vintage telephone booths, and historic charm, it's not just a place to send postcards—it's a journey through time you won't want to miss.
  2. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    Pass by
    Built between 1877 and 1883, this is one of the finest examples of classic French colonial architecture. You will have the opportunity to admire this church from the outside. Even from the outside, the majestic beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the church provides a perfect location for photography, quiet reflection and a glimpse into the city’s colonial past.
  3. Ben Thanh Market
    1h
    Observe the truly local life and see how the locals run their small businesses for a living. Observe the truly local life and see how the locals run their small businesses for a living. This market is absolutely non-touristic one and your rider will tell you stories you would love to hear when walking around the food stands
  4. Ba Thien Hau Temple
    30m
    The Thien Hau Temple, officially the Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, is a Chinese-style temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu on Nguyễn Trãi Street in the Cho Lon of District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam45 minutes
  5. The Independence Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will have the opportunity to admire the luxurious rooms surrounded by a large garden. In addition, you will discover secret rooms - where the President of Vietnam worked in history, and can see ancient and meticulous architectural works from the French period but very luxurious with unique interiors expensive and rare furniture, besides, you can understand more about Vietnamese history through true stories from the past
  6. War Remnants Museum
    1h
    In this museum, you can see how Vietnamese people fought in the war along with the weapons that they used to fight, you can feel the pain and loss that Vietnamese people suffered during the war.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel.
For Group tour if your pickup is outside the areas pickup, you can make it to Opera house to meet the guide here

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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