Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This private tour of Ho Chi Minh City including lunch gives you a fascinating insight into the culture, history and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Independence Palace
Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Reunification Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It's still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There's a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
What‘s Included
2 Bottle mineral water per person
All Sightseeing and entrances fees
Permit to pick you up Inside the Phu My port
English speaking tour guide
Transportations: New air-condition vehicle transfer
Lunch at Local Restaurant
Visa, unless specified
Beverage, Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pick up from Phu My Port
Ho Chi Minh City tour full day: The tour guide will pick you up INSIDE the port and depart for Ho Chi Minh City Center to explore the unique highlights
Pickup included
Pick up/ drop off in Centrally
Ho Chi Minh City tour full day: The tour guide and private model car will pick- up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city center - Depart the tour
Pickup included
Reviews
410 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative city guide
mattsQ9032KY,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tony was amazing. We saw the Palace and the war remnants museum. He was incredibly informative - we could not have had as fulfilling of an experience without it
Great tour! Our tour...
Steve S,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Our tour guide was Tony and he was super knowledgeable and flexible. I cannot recommend enough. Great for a first day in Saigon.
A great tour to learn the history of Vietnam!
chris s,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I learned so much about Vietnam history from this tour. Our tour guide was very considerate and explained all the history behind different parts of the Ho Chi Minh City we visited. If this is your first time visiting Saigon and interested in Vietnamese history, I highly recommend this tour.
City tour
Suji B,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour if you would like to learn Vietnamese culture and history. Not knowing anything about this part of the world….I now understand better thanks to this tour. And a big thanks to our tour guide Phat for teaching me about Vietnam!
Great Tour, Amazing Guide!
GnextDoor,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a wonderful way to learn more about Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam, while also gaining insight into everyday life and local culture. We visited the Independence Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and the War Museum, both essential sites for understanding Vietnam’s history and the Vietnam War. The itinerary also included a visit to a market in Chinatown and a stop at a lacquerware store. We usually don’t enjoy shopping stops, but this one was absolutely worth it—the craftsmanship is beautiful and the merchandise is high quality. Our guide, Laren, was outstanding. He shared a lot of additional information about life in Vietnam and truly went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable and informative. Lunch was very good as well. Overall, a well-organized and highly recommended tour!
Great Tour, Amazing Guide!
Luciano A,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is a wonderful way to learn more about Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam, while also gaining insight into everyday life and local culture. We visited the Independence Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace) and the War Museum, both essential sites for understanding Vietnam’s history and the Vietnam War. The itinerary also included a visit to a market in Chinatown and a stop at a lacquerware store. We usually don’t enjoy shopping stops, but this one was absolutely worth it, the craftsmanship is beautiful and the merchandise is high quality. Our guide, Laren, was outstanding. He shared a lot of additional information about life in Vietnam and truly went above and beyond to make the tour enjoyable and informative. Lunch was very good as well. Overall, a well-organized and highly recommended tour!
Great day in Saigon!!! I highly recommend!!
Andrew D,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic Tour! Tony our tour guide was fantastic! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend this tour!! Next time I visit Saigon I will book another tour with this company!
Fun! Informative
sreekalam2025,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with Tony. He is quite knowledgeable about Vietnam history and explained to us everything in detail. He is very easy going and fun to interact with.
Disappointed
Michael S,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00This was supposed to be the highlight of our trip. Far below expectations. The Wsr Remnants museum was an insult. I am avietnam vet. If you are one as well, do yourself a favor and skip this.
Tony best guide
ashkaulcs,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of my best Vietnam experiences. Tony has been best tour guide in my 12 day trip to Vietnam so far. Friendly, responsive, funny and entertaining… he has given us Vietnamese haitriy and essence in just few hours ….. totally recommended !
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