Private Ho Chi Minh City Saigon Tour
- 5–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Travelers who want to gain a sense of the city or those who are here for the first time will love this busy sightseeing tour of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). The major historical and cultural landmarks will be visible, but Saigon—dubbed "The Pearl of the Far East"—offers much more. It's the people's fast pace, echoed by the loud sounds of the many cafés. It's the consumers in the busy streets of the markets haggling. Your experienced guide will explain the numerous sites you view.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
Itinerary
Reunification Palace During the "Fall of Saigon" in 1975, communist Vietnam gained its freedom. Numerous landmarks from the period may be found. An interesting monster constructed in the 1960s with Soviet assistance is the Reunification Palace (previously the Presidential Palace). Still standing in the front yard is the tank that symbolizes 'The Fall,' which blasted through its gates on April 30, 1975.
Known as the 'Paris of the East,' Saigon's Notre Dame Cathedral is a sight to behold. Its twin towers, constructed from bricks imported from Marseille, France, are easily identifiable. Don't miss the opportunity to take stunning photos of Vietnam's expansive, modern metropolis by visiting the Post Office.
The year 1975 marked the public opening of the War Remnants Museum located in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a gloomy reflection of the long and horrible Vietnam War and was formerly known as the "Museum of American War Crimes." There are pictures of US military hardware on display. There is an assault plane with a single seat, a fighter jet, a tank, and a rocket-launching helicopter. Additionally, a conventional bomb weighing 6,800 kg is shown. American soldiers used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
Perhaps the nicest post office in Southeast Asia is the Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City, a stunningly maintained example of French colonial architecture. When viewed in tandem, the two cultural sites—which are close to Notre Dame Cathedral—allow tourists to experience life in Vietnam under the Indochinese Empire. Built by Alfred Foulhoux, the building features wooden shutters and arched windows, much like it did in the late 1800s when it was first constructed.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Nha Trang Local Tours
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 67% above 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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