Day Tour | Explore Ho Chi Minh City's Iconic Landmarks & Water Bus Journey

— GENERAL INFORMATION —

Tour Type: City Sightseeing & Water Bus Experience.

Tour Style: Sightseeing, culture, and local experience.

Destination: Ho Chi Minh City.

Duration: Approximately 08 hours. 

Departure time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Flexible Time).

Language: English-speaking guide.

Transportation: Private car.

Pick-up/ Drop-off point:

• Guide and car will pick you up at your hotel in the central (Please clearly note your hotel address).
• If you are out side the central area please contact us.

Suitable For: First-time visitors / Couples / Families / Travelers looking for a different way to explore the city.

 

– ABOUT THIS SERVICE –

Discover the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City while experiencing the city from both land and water.

Visit some of the city's most iconic landmarks and historic sites while learning about the history and cultural heritage of Vietnam's largest city. After exploring the city center, board the Saigon Water Bus and enjoy a scenic journey along the river.

Relax on board while taking in views of the city's skyline, riverside neighborhoods, and modern architecture from a different perspective. The combination of city sightseeing and a water bus journey offers a convenient and memorable way to experience both the historic and modern sides of Ho Chi Minh City.

 

– ITINERARY –

8:00 AM: Your guide and driver will greet you at your hotel in District 1. Begin your day exploring the historic and cultural heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

 

8:30 AM – Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office.

Admire two of the city’s most famous French colonial landmarks — the red-brick cathedral and the beautifully preserved post office designed by Alfred Foulhoux.

 

9:30 AM – Independence Palace (Reunification Palace).

Step back in time to the Vietnam War era. Explore the preserved rooms, secret tunnels, and the original tanks that marked the end of the war in 1975.

 

10:30 AM – War Remnants Museum.

Gain insight into Vietnam’s modern history through powerful exhibits and photographs from the Indochina and Vietnam Wars.

 

12:00 PM – Lunch at the Legendary “Spy House” Café.

Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at a truly unique location — a former secret weapons bunker used during wartime. Sip authentic Vietnamese coffee and even crawl through the original tunnel entrance that connects up to the café’s third floor.

 

1:30 PM – Chinatown (Cho Lon) & Thien Hau Temple.

Continue your ride to the vibrant streets of Chinatown, home to one of the city’s most beautiful and oldest temples dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.

 

2:30 PM – Ben Thanh Market.

Experience the city’s most famous market — a great spot to shop for souvenirs, local crafts, and sample traditional snacks.

 

3:30 PM – People’s Committee Building & Nguyen Hue Walking Street (outside visit).

Take a leisurely walk to admire the elegant colonial architecture, the Opera House, and the bustling pedestrian boulevard.

 

4:30 PM – Saigon Water Bus Ride.

End your day with a relaxing 30-minute Water Bus ride along the Saigon River. Take in views of the skyline, bridges, and everyday city life from a refreshing perspective.

5:30 PM – Return to Hotel.

Your driver will take you back to your hotel safely, concluding a memorable full-day exploration of Ho Chi Minh City.

 

 

INCLUDED:

• Private Car.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• All Entrance Tickets (War Museum, Independence Palace, and Water Bus Ride).Lunch at the local restaurant.
• Water.
• A cup of coffee.

EXCLUDED:

• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.