Ho Chi Minh City Tour Half Day by Motorbike or By Car

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover a different side of Ho Chi Minh City beyond the typical tourist attractions. This experience combines famous colonial landmarks with hidden local spots, historic apartment buildings, authentic cafés, and untold wartime stories that most visitors never discover.

Travel comfortably by private car while exploring both the modern and historic sides of Saigon with a knowledgeable local guide. Unlike standard city tours, this experience focuses on storytelling, local culture, hidden gems, and real daily life in the city.

Perfect for travelers who want a deeper, more authentic experience of Saigon away from crowded tourist routes.

Options

Private Car

Private Car
Pickup included

Motorbike Tour

Motorbike Tour
Pickup included

Group Tour

Pickup included

What's included

  • English Speaking Guide(Surcharge for other language guide with private tour)
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. The Independence Palace
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Step inside one of Ho Chi Minh City's most important historical landmarks and discover a site closely connected to the end of the Vietnam War. Explore the palace's grand reception rooms, presidential offices, meeting halls, underground command rooms, and preserved interiors while your guide shares stories about its history and architecture.

    See the historic tanks displayed on the palace grounds and learn about the events of April 30, 1975, when tanks entered the palace grounds, marking a defining moment in Vietnam's reunification
  2. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Admire the elegant French colonial architecture of the Saigon Opera House and nearby historic landmarks such as the Continental Hotel and Caravelle Hotel. Learn about Saigon during the French Indochina era and discover stories connected to journalists, diplomats, and wartime history.
  3. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Discover one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic French colonial landmarks. Travelers can admire the cathedral’s impressive red-brick architecture while learning about the cultural and religious influence of the French period in Vietnam.
  4. Saigon Central Post Office
    20m
    Explore the beautiful Central Post Office, one of the finest examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed with classical European influences, this historic building remains one of the city’s most photographed landmarks.
  5. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the War Remnants Museum, one of Ho Chi Minh City's most significant historical museums. Explore exhibitions featuring photographs, documents, military equipment, and artifacts that provide insight into the Vietnam War and its lasting impact.

    Walk through the indoor galleries and outdoor displays while your guide provides historical context and explains key events from the war. See preserved military vehicles, aircraft, and other exhibits while gaining a deeper understanding of this important period in Vietnam's modern history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel at least 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour and will be waiting near the main entrance holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

End point

Please arrive at the Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel at least 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour and will be waiting near the main entrance holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

Pickup details

Please be ready at the pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time. Our guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour starts.

For easy identification, the guide will wear a black polo shirt or jacket and hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name.

Additional information

  • 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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