Afternoon Half-Day Introduction to Saigon Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour offers the perfect overview and introduction to the cultural centers, history and bustling life in Saigon. During the 4-hour guided tour, visit Reunification Palace and Jade Emperor Pagoda. See the French colonial architecture and its prominent landmark buildings included Notre-Dame basilica. Hotel pickup and drop-off within district 1 and entrances fees are included.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water (one per person)
- English-speaking guide
- Cool towel/tissue
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/coach
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
After meeting your guide in your hotel lobby in central Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at 1:30pm, you will begin your guided tour of the most significant points of interest in the largest city in Vietnam. First, begin your tour with a visit of Reunification Palace which witnessed the most significant moment in Vietnam's history on April 30, 1975. This was the site the marked the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates. Although the architectural design may not be as significant as the historical events which took place here, walking through will remind you of important moments in Vietnam's history. See the war command room which contains old communication equipment and large maps and the F5E fighter plane that bombed the palace on April 8, 1975 and the tank the crashed through the gates.
After the palace visit, continue the tour through the tranquil French colonial area for great views of the architecture. Here, you will see Notre-Dame Basilica and the old Central Post Office which has maintained their charm even through the War and have become two romantic symbols of Ho Chi Minh. Visit Ben Thanh Market, an incredible local market where you will have time to shop for souvenirs for yourself or loved ones.
The Independence Palace, also publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Grayline Vietnam Threeland Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 33% below the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 175 of 553.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's buzzing commercial hub of French colonial landmarks, war history and superb street food.
District 1 holds the main sights within walking distance: the red-brick Notre-Dame Cathedral, the elegant Central Post Office with its vaulted hall, the colonial Opera House and the ornate City Hall. The Independence Palace preserves its rooms as they were at the end of the war, and the War Remnants Museum tells the story of the conflict with sobering directness.
Top-ranked sights in Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Opera House (Opéra de Saïgon), Saigon Central Post Office.
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