Saigon Highlights Half Day Afternoon City Tour by Car

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

Discover the rich history and architecture of Ho Chi Minh City on an engaging afternoon tour. This half-day journey includes visits to the powerful War Remnants Museum, the renowned Notre-Dame Cathedral, the graceful Central Post Office, and the storied Nha Rong Wharf – home to the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Blending cultural insights, historical landmarks, and striking French colonial design, the Saigon Afternoon Tour promises a rewarding and unforgettable glimpse into the city's heritage and modern-day charm.

What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • 02 bottles of Aquafina mineral water
  • cars have air conditioning
  • Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions (additional beverages, etc.)

What to expect

  1. Ho Chi Minh City
    Pass by
    12:30 - 13:00: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at the Office (28/13 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1) or at designated hotels in the central area of District 1 to begin the SAIGON
  2. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    13:00 - 14:00: The bus and tour guide will take you to the War Remnants Museum – one of the most famous historical and educational sites in Saigon. This museum is dedicated to researching, collecting, preserving, and displaying documents, images, and artifacts related to the wars in Vietnam.
  3. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    1h · Admission ticket included
    14:00 - 15:00: Leaving the War Remnants Museum, you’ll visit Notre-Dame Cathedral – one of the four basilicas in Vietnam. This iconic Catholic church, built in 1877, is a must-see landmark in Saigon.
    Next, just 30 meters from the Cathedral, you’ll visit the Saigon Central Post Office. Built by the French between 1886–1891, this building is a fine example of classical European architecture.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    15:00- 16:00: Leaving the Post Office, the tour continues with a short drive to see the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building. Built between 1898–1909, this classical-style structure reflects a stunning blend of European architectural influences. From afar, you can take in the full grandeur of one of Saigon’s most elegant colonial buildings.
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    16:00 – 16:30 PM: Finally, you’ll head to Nha Rong Wharf (Dragon Wharf) to visit the Ho Chi Minh Museum – one of the city’s most historically significant landmarks.
    Often referred to as the “place that bears the footsteps of Uncle Ho”, this site was originally constructed in 1863 in Western architectural style. Today, Nha Rong Wharf is part of the national system of museums and memorial sites dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh. Here, you’ll learn about his life and his journey to seek a path for Vietnam’s liberation.
    Note: Nha Rong Wharf is closed every Monday.
  6. Ho Chi Minh City
    30m
    17:00 PM: The bus returns you to the office, concluding the SAIGON AFTERNOON TOUR

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick up at hotel in the center of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City which includes street names: Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao, Le Lai, Le Loi, Le Thanh Ton, Pham Hong Thai, Cong Quynh, Dong Khoi, Bui Thi Xuan, Nguyen An Ninh, Thu Khoa Huan

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it when booking

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