4–5 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Start your tour in District 1 with key landmarks like the Independence Palace (outside), Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, City Hall, and the Opera House. Honor history at the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial and uncover the hidden wartime secrets of the VC’s weapon bunker. Take in stunning views of the Saigon River and iconic skyscrapers like the Bitexco Tower and Landmark 81. Then, visit a serene temple to explore Vietnam’s spiritual traditions. Get a taste of local life at one of the city’s oldest homes, offering insight into daily living in old Saigon. Wrap up your journey with a light, flavorful meal at a nearby eatery.

Inclusions

What's included

Lunch/Dinner
1 light meal
Entrance fees
01 water per pax
Jeep car

What's not

Tips and other expenses not mentioned in inclusions (additional drinks, food, etc.)

Itinerary

08.00/13.00 - 10.00/15.00: Independence Palace (outside), Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Grand Opera, Thích Quảng Đức Memorial. Then, we will stop at one of the red addresses - the secret weapon bunker to understand how VC soldiers could stay and fight in the heart of Saigon in war time.
2 hAdmission included
09.00/16.00 - 11.00/17.00: Admire the beauty of Saigon river with two icons of the city: Bitexco and Landmark 81. Next, we take you to visit the beautiful temple to understand more about worshipping culture in Vietnam.
2 hAdmission included
11.00/17.00 - 12.00/18.00: The last part of the trip shows you how real local people are nowadays by visiting one among 500 old residences in the city. Then, a light meal at a local eatery (with many options and chosen by you) will be served.
1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Joy Tourist

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have any dietary requirements, please mention them when booking.

How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 553 city tours we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
It is shorter than most of them.

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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