- Ben Thanh Market - Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink when the bargaining becomes too much.
- Central Post Office - The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue
In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Measuring almost 60 metres in height, the cathedral’s distinctive neo-Romanesque features include the all-red brick façade (which were imported from Marseille), stained glass windows, two bell towers containing six bronze bells that still ring to this day, and a peaceful garden setting in the middle of downtown Ho Chi Minh City District 1.
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- All entrance fees
- Private Cyclo
- All fees and/or taxes
- Meals
- Personal expenses
Join us in exploring Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) like a true native, both by wandering on foot and riding in a cyclo! Experience the iconic landmarks and typical markets of Saigon, showcasing them from a unique perspective. Our cyclo sightseeing trip, organized by Cyclo Travel & Leisure, takes us to the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. Next comes the thrilling part! We will commence a cyclo expedition in Saigon, cruising the city in an old-school three-wheeled bicycle featuring a front carriage for passengers. The pedalling force of the driver propels us, allowing us to soak up the vistas, sounds, and aromas of Saigon unobstructed by a car window.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
