Ho Chi Minh City Exploration: Dive into Vietnamese Culture and Historical Architectural Beauty
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District 1
Discover the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh, where Vietnamese culture and historical architectural beauty collide. Explore the Reunification Palace, Chinatown, and indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Independence Palace - Warmly welcomed by your private guide and driver, the day commences with heading straight out into the hectic traffic of Ho Chi Minh City. The morning starts with entering the Historic Museum, seen as the place to learn about how Vietnam evolved as a nation with character and culture.

Officially called the Reunification Palace, this museum is next on our agenda. The whole complex includes underground communications bunkers, the former headquarters for the Saigon Government during the American War.

  • War Remnants Museum - Continue to visit the War Remnants Museum to see some wartime exhibits and graphic portrayal of the horrors of the war.
  • Sai Gon Central Post Office - Just before lunch, two unmissable landmarks will pass the review. The General Post office, designed by Alfred Foulhoux, and the Notre Dame Cathedral with its neo-Romanesque style and two 40-metre-high square steeples converted into the symbol of Saigon tick off our final visits to complete a total Saigon impression.
  • People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - In the city’s historic quarter, the chance to marvel at the beauty of landmark colonial buildings built by the French, such as former “Hôtel de Ville”, is a must for a touch of historical pride. Lunch will be served at a leading Vietnamese restaurant, where you will have a chance to sample local cuisine.
  • Binh Tay Market - Next, Chinatown is on our agenda. Each visitor will be greeted with a broad array of colours and swarmed streets once arriving at one of the most densely populated areas in District 1. You will satisfy your curiosity at Binh Tay market, always as busy as a beehive, where traders offer almost anything under the Vietnamese sun to potential customers.
  • Thien Hau Temple - You will also visit the landmark Thien Hau Temple, dedicated to the Lady of the Sea, the powerful protector of fishermen. The temple is the spiritual centre for many of the of Chinese-descendant residents of Cho Lon.

In the late afternoon, your own guide and driver for the day will transfer you back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Full-day private tour with English-speaking guide.
  • Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant (exclusive of beverages).
  • Inclusive of all taxes and service charges.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation with professional driver.
  • All entrance fees for scheduled visits.
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Additional Information

Envision a city where the traditions of the east are kept alive, blended seamlessly with the influx of western culture, and underpinned by a rich history. Once, and still often referred to as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is bursting with vibrancy, affection, and abounds with incredible journeys of discovery. Navigating the labyrinthine city streets, you’ll uncover the largest city in Vietnam, a compelling amalgamation of the country’s past and present, with glimpses of an incipient future. On this personalized all-day excursion, we are going to guide you around the most notable sights of this erstwhile Vietnamese capital.

• Experience the Diem Stones of Vietnam’s biggest city
• Tour the halls and courtyards of the Reunification Palace
• Immerse yourself in the bustling heart of Chinatown
• Understand the city’s affiliation with architecture
• A quality Vietnamese meal is provided at one of the top local eateries

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Ho Chi Minh City centre. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the city, harbour and the Ho Chi Minh’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Location
Independence Palace
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Princess_ronna
Jul 3, 2019
Fantastic Tour and Tour Guide - This was an intimate tour with only 4 tourist in it. It was nice because we got a lot of attention and explanations. Totally worth it!
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Xun_k
Oct 28, 2022
Easy Getting Around Saigon - Taking various pictures in a city which would be difficult to manoeuvre by yourself. Also, the guide and driver were quite amenable driving me to a tailor for the last fitting.
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