Day Tour | Discover Ho Chi Minh City's History & Culture

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: Day Tour.

Tour Style: Historical, Cultural & City Sightseeing.

Duration: Approximately 11 - 12 hours.

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City.

Departure Time: 07:30 - 08:00 AM.

Pick-up / Drop-off Point: Free pick-up is available at hotels in District 1. For hotels located outside District 1, please proceed to the meeting point at 90 Bui Vien Street, District 1 (Please provide your hotel information in the Notes section).

*NOTE: The itinerary above is for reference only and may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and operational circumstances at the time.

 

- ABOUT THIS SERVICE -

Discover the history and cultural heritage of Ho Chi Minh City on a guided journey through its most significant landmarks. Visit Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam’s modern history, then admire the distinctive French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.

Continue to Ben Thanh Market, one of the city's best-known central markets, where you can experience the lively atmosphere of local life and browse a variety of traditional products, souvenirs, and local specialties.

 

- ITINERATY -

Take the morning trip to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

 

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars. 

 

Have lunch at a local restaurant.
 

In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor.

 

After checking in the Waterbus tickets and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus. Maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East. 

 

06:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

 

INCLUDED:

• Air-conditioned transportation.
• English-speaking guide.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off within the designated area.
• Entrance fees according to the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water.

 

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Additional food and drinks.
• Tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…), and other services not mentioned in the inclusion.