Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour | 8 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Vietnamese Restaurant
  • Private tour guide
  • Accommodation
  • Air ticket
  • Beverage during the meal
  • Personal expenses
  • Other services not above mentioned
  • Tips for guide and driver

Overview

Vietnam's largest city boasts energy travellers can feel the moment they step out onto the street. Discover the delights of lively Saigon with a friendly private guide from Vietravel. Get a local's perspective on this evocative Vietnamese metropolis as you explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace.

Itinerary

  • The Independence Palace

    Surrounded by royal palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this government building and the eerie mood that accompanies a walk through its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show.

    1 hour

  • War Remnants Museum

    Formerly the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular with Western tourists. Few museums anywhere convey the brutal effects of war on its civilian victims so powerfully. Many of the atrocities documented here were well publicised, but rarely do Westerners hear the victims of US military action tell their own stories. While some displays are one-sided, many of the most disturbing photographs illustrating US atrocities are from US sources, including those of the infamous My Lai Massacre.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Emperor Jade Pagoda

    Built in 1909 in honour of the supreme Taoist god (the Jade Emperor or King of Heaven, Ngoc Hoang), this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense (huong) fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings. Its roof is encrusted with elaborate tile work, and the temple's statues, depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist lore, are made from reinforced papier mâché.

    30 minutes

  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

    Built between 1877 and 1883, Notre Dame Cathedral enlivens the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's government quarter, facing Ð Dong Khoi. A brick, neo-Romanesque church with 40m-high square towers tipped with iron spires, the Catholic cathedral is named after the Virgin Mary. Interior walls are inlaid with devotional tablets and some stained glass survives.

    20 minutes

  • Central Post Office

    Right across the way from Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City's striking French post office is a period classic, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux (though often credited to Gustave Eiffel) and built between 1886 and 1891. Painted on the walls of its grand concourse are fascinating historic maps of South Vietnam, Saigon and Cholon, while a mosaic of Ho Chi Minh takes pride of place at the end of its barrel-vaulted hall. Note the magnificent tiled floor of the interior and the copious green-painted wrought iron.

    30 minutes

  • People's Committee Building

    Occupying the end of Nguyen Hue walking promenade, it has three buildings with embossed statues of animals and people, intricate bas-reliefs on the walls, as well as a statue of Ho Chi Minh in front of the main building. The best time to visit is in the evening, as these features are beautifully illuminated with LED lights.

    20 minutes

  • Duờng Dồng Khởi (Pass By)

    Home to many French colonial buildings, Dong Khoi Street has witnessed many changes in Ho Chi Minh City. During the French occupation, it was the centre of glamour and was called Rue Catinat.

  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    Gracing the intersection of Ð Dong Khoi and ÐL Le Loi, this grand colonial edifice with a sweeping staircase was built in 1897 and is one of the city's most recognisable buildings. Officially known as the Municipal Theatre, the Opera House captures the flamboyance of France’s belle époque. Performances range from ballet and opera to modern dance and musicals.

    20 minutes

  • Nguyen Hue Street (Pass By)

    Nguyen Hue Street is a broad walking promenade in the middle of District 1 city centre. This pedestrian area is flanked by some beautiful French colonial architectural wonders like the People’s Committee, the Rex Hotel and a luxury shopping mall. In front of the People’s Committee you find a statue of Uncle Ho Chi Minh and a fountain show by night.

  • Ben Thanh Market

    Centrally located, Ben Thanh and its surrounding streets comprise one of HCMC's liveliest areas. Everything that’s commonly eaten, worn or used by the Saigonese is piled high, and souvenirs can be found in equal abundance. Vendors are determined and prices usually higher than elsewhere (restaurant stalls are reasonable), so bargain vigorously and ignore any 'Fixed Price' signs.

    30 minutes

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Thoughtful tour of Ho Chi Minh City

Published on Jan, 2025

Thai Nguyen was an excellent and thoughtful tour guide. Very informative and caring. He was very prepared and worked hard. It’s unfortunate that Viator tours always have a required trip to a market.

Wonderful VIP experience

Published on May, 2024

We had an excellent time on this very private and exclusive tour with Mr. Tai, our kind and very knowledgeable guide. We loved the flexibility and the lunch venue was delicious. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a VIP experience away from the crowds.

Every nice tour

Published on Mar, 2024

We had a blast! The company was super professional, the lunch was seriously delicious, and the guide was flexible and easygoing.

Great Experience

Published on Dec, 2023

The guides were knowledgeable, the accommodations were top-notch, and the overall experience was nothing short of enchanting!

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