Embrace the spirit of Saigon with a full-day city tour soaking up the rich tapestry of history and culture. Visit the iconic landmarks of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and hear the tragedy of war at Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum, explorer the laneways of Cho Lon and haggle for a bargain at Binh Tay Market.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ English-speaking tour guide
✔ Local lunch (vegetarian lunch available)
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Bottle of mineral water
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Silverland Min Hotel
2. Roseland Point Hotel
3. The Reverie Saigon
4. Minh Anh Hotel
5. Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
6. Huong Sen Hotel
7. Saga Hotel
8. GK Central Hotel
9. Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
10. A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
11. Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
12. Blue Diamond Hotel
13. Little Saigon Boutique Hotel
14. Nhat Ha L'Opera
15. Liberty Hotel Saigon Greenview
16. Bongsen Annex Hotel
17. Sunrise Central Hotel
18. TD Apartment
19. Prostyle Hotel Ho Chi Minh
20. Huy Hoang Hotel
Additional Info: We offer free pick-up at hotels in district 1, other areas a surcharge of far pick-up can be charged
Itinerary
1
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
At 8am, start your day visiting two iconic architectural landmarks the Notre Dame Cathedral
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Central Post Office
the Central Post Office built between 1877 and 1883 by renowned designer Gustav Eiffel
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
From the cathedral, take a short stroll along Dong Khoi Street to the Opera House. From a bomb shelter to housing the parliamentary Lower House, the Opera House has had an interesting history. Continue with a pleasant walk through Nguyen Hue Boulevard.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
The Independence Palace
Next, visit the Reunification Palace, once a symbol of the South Vietnamese Government. It was here on 30 April 1975, that the war ended when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates. See the war room, the banquet hall and the presidential office with the unusual gifts which have been received.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
War Remnants Museum
In the afternoon continue on to the War Remnants Museum. Here, your guide will tell the story of the city’s darkest and most tragic hours during the Vietnam War. The museum contains displays of military aircraft, weaponry and many photographs – some that are quite graphic in nature.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Head to Cholon the city’s Chinatown and Thien Hau Pagoda which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. With intricate friezes, carved tableaus and impressive incense coils make for some great photos. Then observe street life with a cyclo ride through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from hats to dried squid!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
