Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour. Enjoy seeing a selection of the main sights and learn about the past and present of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, each with its own unique route.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Independence Palace
On April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam
War Remnants Museum
Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the 'Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching and is dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
What‘s Included
Sightseeing and entrances fees at local guide
English speaking tour guide.
Transportations: New air-condition vehicle transfer.
02 Bottle mineral water per person
Beverage, Tips
Others not mentioned in the price above.
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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Pickup included
Reviews
217 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pring family in ho chi minh city
S4205FOdenisep,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a lovely time. Leo our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He looked after us all and make sure that we all kept together and made sure we was safe. Our transport was very comfortable and cool in the heat. The restaurant that we eat in for lunch was very delicious. Leo definitely make the tour very enjoyable. would defiantly recommend.
Great very informative
thomasmF3882SL,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony was a great Guide with exzellent English skills and very knowledgable and relaxed.
Great Half day in Ho Chi Minh City.
Shael W,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Lee. He was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Vietnam, was able to explain things in great detail as we moved from site to site, and he was able to answer all of our questions in detail, all the while in perfectly understandable English. He also has a great sense of humor which made our tour a lot of fun, and a needed break from some of the heavy sites we visited. He also had a great driver who always was waiting for us when we were done each visit, with the car nicely, cooled down, and water bottles waiting. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend Tony.
Alexandra M,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our wonderful tour guide, Tony, was really great. He was very relaxed about the way we wished to see Ho Chi Min city, very knowledgeable and friendly. Can highly recommend Tony.
Great half day experience
Alexandra J,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent half a day with Chew who was an exceptional guide on this private tour. No question went unanswered and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. Such an interesting half day and the Remnants Museum will be in my memory for a very long time. Highly recommended
Half day tour in Ho Chi Minh City
dianelD2437JJ,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our half day tour included the Emperor Jade Pagoda (our favorite stop), the Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum (as an American, very hard to view all of the displays!) and my least favorite stop - the Post Office. Our guide, Tony, was thorough and interesting. The tour was a good history lesson and insight into the Vietnamese culture.
Ho Chi Minh City 1/2 day Tour, with War Remnant Museum and Independence Palace
AngelM C,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained what we were seeing in good English. He was very courteous and friendly. I enjoyed the experience very much.
Great Experience
tG2783YB,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I explored the Ho Chi Minh City with Tony and the experience was incredible. I discovered new places and learned a lot about the history of Saigon. I highly recommend it !
Great way to get a feel for Ho Chi Minh Coth life
Road167996,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For those new to HCMC this was a great way to see the city and get a feel for life here. It was well balanced with , for example, the confronting war museum juxtaposed by a trip to the lovely post office, amongst the itinerary. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and the driver was very safe. My family enjoyed and appreciated the trip and the length of about 4 1/2 was perfect for us.
All the main sights and a personalised tour
TheMoraydolphin,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This tour covered the main sights we wanted to visit in Ho Chi Minh City. Phat was our guide and was enthusiastic, sharing lots of information and chatting about Vietnamese life in general. His English was good though not as fluent as other guides we’ve had, but we did manage to understand each other well enough! Phat also adapted the tour to our needs. We chose not to go to the market as we spent longer in the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum. We had a nice car for transport but the traffic was very busy as usual so we actually got out and walked between a couple of stops. Again, totally our choice and we got extra time to explore. Overall a great afternoon learning more about this wonderful country.
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