Saigon City Highlights Half Day Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the essence of Ho Chi Minh City in just half a day! Visit the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market... Stroll through lively streets filled with history, culture, and local charm. This short but memorable tour gives you a glimpse of Saigon’s unique blend of tradition and modernity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Experienced tour guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee
What's not
- Gratuities
- Surcharge for other languages
- Surcharge 30% money for the holiday in Vietnam
Itinerary
This beautiful basilica, designed in the 1870s by French architect J. Bourard, features distinctive neo-Romanesque architecture with materials imported from France. Also known as “Saigon Church” or “Virgin Mary Church,” it’s a popular spot for local couples to take pre-wedding photos.
Its architecture is sure to impress at first sight. Built in 1891, the building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux—not Gustave Eiffel, the creator of the famous Eiffel Tower, as often mistakenly believed.
The War Remnants Museum showcases powerful exhibits and photographs documenting the Vietnam War and its lasting impact. It offers visitors a deeper understanding of the country’s history, resilience, and the human cost of war.
The Reunification Palace (formerly Independence Palace) is a historic symbol of Saigon. Once the residence and workplace of the South Vietnamese President, it marks the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Today, it stands as an architectural and cultural landmark where visitors can explore its preserved meeting rooms, command bunker, and grand halls.
The Jade Emperor Pagoda (Chùa Ngọc Hoàng) is one of the most famous and sacred temples in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in the early 20th century by the Chinese community, it’s dedicated to the Jade Emperor—the King of Heaven in Taoist belief. The pagoda features intricate wood carvings, statues of deities, and a tranquil atmosphere, attracting both worshippers and visitors seeking peace and good fortune.
Ben Thanh Market is one of Saigon’s most iconic landmarks and a must-visit destination. Built in the early 20th century, the market is famous for its lively atmosphere and wide variety of goods—from local handicrafts, clothes, and souvenirs to delicious Vietnamese street food. It’s the perfect place to experience the city’s vibrant daily life and pick up a taste of local culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will send the information about the car transfer, tour guide, and pick-up time at the meeting point to the customer one day before the tour starts
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Vn Bike Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Its from-price is 61% 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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