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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Enjoy the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, on this comprehensive tour, capped at just eight travelers. Get personal attention from your guide as you stroll Saigon’s colonial quarter, admiring the Saigon Opera House, People’s Committee Building, Central Post Office, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, and Reunification Palace. Then discover Vietnamese religion at the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the horrors of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum.
We take you to the Saigon Secret Weapons Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Vietnam War that's often overlooked by tourists. You'll be amazed by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people during this turbulent time in history.
20m
Take a break in a local home and enjoy some refreshments while your guide shares stories about the surrounding area — once the heart of wartime activity, a key neighborhood where soldiers lived, fought, and operated.
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
20m
Visit the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, a moving tribute to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in protest against the Vietnam War. From there, we’ll delve into the history of the war, uncovering the complex reasons behind the division between North and South Vietnam.
War Remnants Museum
1h · Admission ticket not included
Explore the War Remnants Museum, which offers a powerful look at the impact of the Vietnam War. Through haunting exhibits, photographs, and military artifacts, the museum tells the story of the war’s devastating effects on both Vietnam and its people.
10m
Visit Lê Quý Đôn High School, the first French colonial school in Saigon. Established during the French occupation, it stands as a symbol of the early blending of Vietnamese and French culture. The school’s rich history offers a glimpse into the colonial era’s influence on education and society in Vietnam.
The Independence Palace
10m · Admission ticket not included
Visit the Reunification Palace, where the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Once the presidential home and command center, it’s now a symbol of the country’s reunification, with preserved rooms and a rooftop helipad offering a glimpse into history.
10m
Located within the grounds of the Independence Palace, this memorial stela commemorates the 15 commandos of Team 5, Saigon-Gia Dinh forces. They launched a historic assault on the palace during the 1968 Tet Offensive
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
23 Tôn Thất Tùng, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
