Private Walking Tour with a Guide at Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. We will explore the historical ups and downs of Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's oldest and most famous market, over a hundred years old. Built in the traditional thatched-roof style and having undergone numerous renovations, the market still retains its charming old-world appeal, especially the three-faced clock tower at the South gate. We will also tour the bustling market, the most vibrant trading hub in Saigon.

   25 minAdmission included

2. Then we will visit the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, a combination of classical and modern architecture, creating a cultural space specializing in organizing theatrical programs such as music performances, opera, Cai Luong

   Passes by

3. We will to the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, with its classic French architecture bearing the distinct mark of Europe and Indochina, along with its characteristic yellow color. Upon entering, we will immediately see the arched ceiling creating a nostalgic feeling, flanked by telephone booths, antique

   20 minAdmission included

4. Book Street: a unique cultural space combining traditional reading spaces with modern entertainment activities, not only a place to buy books but also a place for entertainment and social interaction.

   15 minAdmission included

5. we'll stop at Turtle Lake, a uniquely designed structure with five 34-meter-high concrete pillars supporting a flower-shaped structure in the middle of the lake, symbolizing "hands receiving aid." A semicircular walkway surrounds the center, creating a feeling of floating above the water.

   20 minAdmission included

6. we will go to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, not only a vital thoroughfare but also a symbol of modernity, dynamism, and the rhythm of life in Saigon. First, we will admire the 2.7-meter-tall statue of President Ho Chi Minh. Walking straight across the square, we'll see the fountain and enter a spacious area with artistic lighting and a musical fountain (if it's evening). Along the pedestrian street, we'll see apartment buildings standing out amidst the bustling street, unique and unusual eateries, etc., with many signs of all sizes and colors, where we can stroll and have fun…

   30 minAdmission included

7. Along the Saigon River, we arrive at Nha Rong Wharf, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Museum, a famous historical landmark marked by the event of June 5, 1911, the day Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country in Vietnam.

   10 minAdmission included

8. Following the road, we arrive at Notre Dame Cathedral and will immediately see the 4.6m tall statue of Our Lady of Peace in front of the cathedral with its unique architecture. Stepping inside reveals an impressive space with colorful stained-glass windows decorated with biblical images, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere.

   10 minAdmission included

9. We will learn about the history of Venerable Thich Quang Duc, and then we will admire the 16-meter-long, 5-meter-high bas-relief depicting the struggle to protect Buddhism and the nation.

   10 minAdmission included

10. we will experience the spiritual atmosphere of the Indian Temple, a cultural relic of the Indian people in Saigon. You will admire the exquisite architecture with its soaring domes and vibrant colors, strongly reflecting Hindu style.

    25 minAdmission included

11. We will admire this impressive and unique architectural masterpiece, its walls covered in a vibrant, bright pink hue, giving the feeling of being in a fairytale land filled with magical colors.

    10 minAdmission included

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 79% 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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