Ho Chi Minh City: Private Guided Sightseeing & History Full Day
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
• Visit the Museum of War Remnants to learn about an important and painful period of Vietnam contemporary history • Walkthrough the Ben Thanh market to learn about the art of making embroidered crafts in Vietnam and shopping • Visit Cha Tam Church and go to the Drug street where you will know about the traditional drug are made by the Chinese and Saigonese
Inclusions
What's included
- • Modern luxury car transportation during tours and hotels' pick-up and drop off in District 1,3,4
- • Cool-towels and mineral water
- • English-speaking guide
What's not
- • Beverages and other meals that are not mentioned in the program
- • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping)
- Tipping/gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Your trip begins with a hotel pick-up at 08:00 AM by luxury air-conditioned vehicle, from here you will start your Ho Chi Minh half-day tour. Experience the city of Ho Chi Minh like never before, taking the day to explore the city's history, culture, and traditions as you tour around some of its most famed sites, markets, restaurants, and pagodas. Visit the Reunification Palace, being able to listen to your guide's interesting historical knowledge about the structure that was formerly the South Vietnamese President's residence prior to the end of the war in 1975. You will then get the chance to witness the French influence through the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. Following this, you will head over to the War Remnants Museum, where you can see the vast exhibits regarding the American-Vietnamese War. Next, enjoy a cycle ride to the Ben Thanh Market, where upon arrival you can wander through the vendor-lined walkways that make up one of the city's oldest surviving structures. You will even get the chance to purchase a few unique gifts, such as local crafts, textiles, or other souvenirs. At midday, stop at a popular local restaurant for an authentic Vietnamese meal with your guide. Next, follow your guide to Chinatown to wonder at the intricate architecture and detail of Thien Hau and learn about their spiritual significance. Finally, end the day with a visit to Binh Tay Market, wandering through the vendor-lined walkways before being transported back to your hotel at approximately 5:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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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 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Lavyla Travel Company Limited
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1340 of 2927.
- 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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