Ho Chi Minh City Highlights Half-Day Tour Private or Small Group

3.5 (2 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour offers a flexible half-day exploration of Ho Chi Minh City with both private and small group options, allowing travelers to choose the experience that best fits their style and budget.

Discover the best of Saigon in comfort and style with your own private car and professional local guide. Instead of rushing with group schedules or crowded buses, you’ll travel at your own pace to explore iconic landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Our private tour offers a flexible itinerary, air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, and the warm hospitality of a Saigon expert — ensuring you enjoy every precious moment of your city experience. Perfect for travelers who value convenience, culture, and a personal touch.

Options

Group Tour Half-Day

Duration: 4 hours
Sharing Bus
Pickup included

Private Tour Half-Day

Duration: 4 hours: This private tour in 4 hours, ideal for travelers short on time. The itinerary is customizable with your interests.
Optional for Lunch: Extra 300.000vnd or 11usd arrange lunch
Customizable Highlights: The tour can be customized based on your interests and timing.
Private Vehicle: Travel in a private car or minivan depending on your group size. All vehicles are clean, modern, and comfort.
Choose other language guide: You can choose Non-English Speaking Guide
Guides in other languages are available upon request with a surcharge.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottle Waters
  • Entrance fee
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Optional for lunch
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. The Independence Palace
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the historic Independence Palace, the former presidential residence of South Vietnam. Our guide will explain the significance of its architecture, war history, and key events that marked the fall of Saigon in 1975.
  2. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Admire the famous red-brick Notre Dame Cathedral from the outside, a classic symbol of French colonial architecture in Saigon. Learn about its history and current restoration project.
  3. Saigon Central Post Office
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Step inside the beautiful Saigon Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel. Discover its stunning interior, historic phone booths, and working post office counters.
  4. War Remnants Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore powerful exhibits about the Vietnam War, including photographs, weaponry, and real U.S. military vehicles. Our guide will highlight key sections and answer your questions.
  5. Ba Thien Hau Temple
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit Thien Hau Temple, one of the oldest and most important temples in Chinatown. Learn about the sea goddess Mazu and see intricate incense coils, wood carvings, and ongoing spiritual rituals.
  6. Ben Thanh Market
    30m
    Explore one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of local daily life. Walk through the bustling market with your guide and discover a wide variety of stalls selling fresh produce, local street food, spices, textiles, and souvenirs. Learn about the market’s history, its role in the city’s culture, and how locals shop and bargain. This stop offers great photo opportunities and a chance to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Guests staying outside the city center who prefer to avoid the surcharge may choose to meet the group at the designated meeting point in the city center for pickup.

Exact pickup time and surcharge (if any) will be confirmed after booking.

End point

Guests staying outside the city center who prefer to avoid the surcharge may choose to meet the group at the designated meeting point in the city center for pickup.

Exact pickup time and surcharge (if any) will be confirmed after booking.

Pickup details

Group Tour Option
Free hotel pickup is available for hotels located in central districts (District 1, District 3, District 5).
For hotels outside the city center, pickup is still available with a surcharge, depending on location.

Private Tour Option
Free hotel pickup is provided from all districts in Ho Chi Minh City, with no additional charge.

Exact pickup time and surcharge (if any) will be confirmed after booking.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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