Discover the vibrant heart of southern Vietnam on this half-day Ho Chi Minh City tour, designed to showcase the city’s most iconic historical landmarks, colonial architecture, and cultural highlights. Known locally as Saigon, this dynamic metropolis blends French colonial heritage with modern Vietnamese life.
Travel comfortably with an experienced driver and licensed tour guide as you explore key attractions such as the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Old Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. This tour offers an insightful introduction to Vietnam’s recent history and architectural legacy, making it ideal for first-time visitors, families, and senior travellers.
Minimum booking: 2 travellers
Tour requirement: At least 2 adults
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Explore the cultural and historical highlights of Ho Chi Minh City on a relaxed half-day tour. Visit the city’s most important museums and monuments, learn about Vietnam’s wartime past, and admire well-preserved French colonial architecture in the heart of Saigon.
Your tour begins with a convenient pick-up from the Saigon Opera House in District 1. Meet your professional driver and English-speaking tour guide before setting off to explore Ho Chi Minh City.
Visit the War Remnants Museum, one of the most important historical museums in Vietnam. Through powerful exhibits, photographs, and artifacts, gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnam War and its lasting impact on the country.
Continue to the Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This historic site played a pivotal role during the end of the Vietnam War. Your guide will explain the key events that took place here and provide insight into the building’s preserved interiors and grounds.
Arrive at the Old Post Office, a striking example of French colonial architecture. Admire its grand interior, iron framework, and historical maps, which reflect Saigon’s colonial past.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most recognizable landmarks. Built during French colonial times, the cathedral has withstood decades of change and remains a symbol of the city’s architectural and religious heritage.
The tour concludes with a return drop-off at the Saigon Opera House in District 1.
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All timings are approximate. The itinerary may be adjusted due to traffic conditions, weather, or unforeseen circumstances.
Approximately 4 hours (Half-day tour)
Free pick-up and drop-off from Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, District 1
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Tipping is customary for guides and drivers:
Approx. USD 5 per person per day
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