Ho Chi Minh City: Top Highlights Half-Day Small Group Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Your tour begins at Ben Thanh Market, one of the oldest and most famous markets in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1914, the market is a lively center of local commerce and culture. Travelers can stroll through numerous stalls selling souvenirs, handicrafts, clothing, local snacks, fresh fruits, and traditional Vietnamese products. It is also a great place to observe daily life and capture colorful photos of Saigon’s vibrant market atmosphere.

   40 min

2. Continue to the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace of South Vietnam. Walk through the reception halls, communication rooms, and underground bunkers as your guide explains the events that led up to the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975.

   30 minAdmission included

3. Just a short walk away is the historic Saigon Central Post Office. Built in 1891 and designed by French architect Alfred Foulhoux, the building showcases beautiful colonial architecture with high vaulted ceilings, vintage maps, and classic interior details. The post office remains fully operational and is considered one of the most impressive French colonial buildings in Vietnam.

   20 min

4. Continue to the Reunification Palace, formerly the Presidential Palace of South Vietnam. This historic building played a crucial role in the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Visitors can explore the palace’s preserved rooms, command bunkers, meeting halls, and beautiful gardens while learning about Vietnam’s modern history.

   45 minAdmission included

5. Travelers interested in Vietnam’s wartime history can visit the War Remnants Museum, which displays photographs, military equipment, and historical artifacts related to the Vietnam War. The museum offers an insightful and educational perspective on the country’s past.

   45 minAdmission included

6. The final stop is the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most impressive spiritual sites in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1909 by the Chinese community, the temple is famous for its intricate statues, wood carvings, and incense-filled halls. Many locals visit the pagoda to pray for love, prosperity, and especially for children. Visiting this temple offers travelers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Asian spiritual culture.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

• Its from-price is 67% below the median of the 2927 experiences we list in Ho Chi Minh City.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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