Private Tour

Half Day Private Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

You will take a photo stop at the French colonial marvel architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic 18th-century Central Post Office before visiting the Witness of Reunification Palace, as well as a vintage collection of military equipment in the War Remnants Museum, where you can appreciate the wide collection of images dedicated to deceased American and Vietnamese photographers and journalists from the French and American conflicts.

One of the most famous typical pagodas is the Jade Emperor Pagoda, where we will see what local people believe in and how they worship.

Afterwards, we will visit the lacquerware factory. Here, experience the daily lives of many craftsmen who make famous traditional handmade art products and see the colorful arrangements of handcrafted art.

You can learn about Ho Chi Minh City's cultural sites and Vietnam's fascinating history.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance fees & Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

English speaking tour guide

Pick up & drop off within district 1 - Centre of City as mentioned

Tipping/ Gratuities for tour guide & driver or Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

The Independence Palace

During the past war, this place functioned as South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's residence and office. Having witnessed many significant changes in Saigon's history, the Independence Palace, which is called as Reunification Palace nowadays, is considered one of the most precious historical monuments in Vietnam. The Independence Palace possesses a classic design. It has hundreds of rooms with top-notch furnishings and decorations, and a spacious and beautiful exterior. It is the ideal place for travelers to learn about Vietnamese history, enjoy the fresh cool air, and explore one of Ho Chi Minh City's most spectacular constructions.

40 minutes • Admission Included

Central Post Office

Saigon Central Post Office, situated in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, is unquestionably a must-see attraction for any traveler coming to this beautiful city. It was built during the French colonial period in Vietnam, has a stunning facade that feature the spectacular characteristics of French architecture with yellow walls, arched doors and windows, and decorative reliefs. Entering the post office, you will see a hanging huge portrait of President Ho Chi Minh in the center, who was the great leader of the Vietnamese revolution in the twentieth century. Covering the whole length of the post office is a dome roof created in a highly sophisticated arched structure and supported by a row of pillars on the two sides. On both sides of the post office’s walls, there are two large meticulously drawn maps, one depicts Saigon and its neighborhoods in 1892, while the other illustrates the network of telegraph lines across Vietnam and Cambodia in 1936.

15 minutes • Admission Included

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