Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour: Half Day, Full Day, Cu Chi Tunnel
Overview
Available languages
10 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 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.
Saigon 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.
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Dinh
Pickup included
Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup
Saigon Central Post Office
Reunification Palace
War Remnant Museum
Duration: 4 hours
Phuong Nam Lacquerware
Mariamman Hindu Temple: We will visit Mariamman Hindu Temple instead of Jade Emperor Pagoda.
Pickup included
Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included
Half Day Tour by A/C Car
Pickup included
Ho Chi Minh City In-Depth
Duration: 8 hours
Banh Mi Or Pho Noodle Soup.
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Vanessa P,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with our guide Luc. He was very knowledgeable about the different places we visited and gave us our space to comprehend the atrocities of the Vietnam war.
Thank you Peter
Fearless24689483125,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Peter for the wonderful tour today! Your passion, knowledge, and friendly personality made our experience unforgettable.
Great City Tour
mariannej2020,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a very good experience in visiting important places in the City with the help of our tour guide Luc. Though it is only me and my son, still he shares a lot of stories on the places that we visited. And give us enough time to wander and check on souvenir items as well. Good job Luc.
Great Tour
NorthStar50839163013,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and Luc did a fantastic job showing us the history of Vietnam. Highly recommend to anyone.
Vietnam half day tour with LUC
994joycet,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly n helpful tour guide Knowledgeable Patient n accomodating Helped take pictures We had a good time The car was comfortable a d aircon was working well
Ho Chi Minh Must-Do Tour
mariadB1439KE,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Khoa, took us to the most historical and significant places in Ho Chi Minh and he gave us priceless information about each site. We now have better understanding and appreciation of the city’s history and the current sentiments of the Vietnamese. It was truly a very educational, interesting and entertaining tour and thanks to Khoa’s exemplary guidance.
City Tpur With Luc
289revelynl,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience on City Tour with Luc. He is well informed about Vietnam history and culture. Highly recommended!!!!
Ho Chi Minh private tour
861ailsab,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide Luc who was very knowledgeable and interesting and explained lots of history. A lovely guy! ......
Excellent experience, excellent guide!
rachelsW540PP,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luc was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and patient with our 4 year old son. He was very knowledgeable and answered every question we could think of. The tour was very efficient, they seem to have VIP parking everywhere! We picked this tour as it went everywhere we wanted to see, And had some extra stops too. Highly recommended for families. Cannot rate Luc highly enough as a tour guide!
Great tour guide of Ho Chi Minh City, Eric Pham. I would recommend him to visitors to city. He was energetic, knowledgeable an
E2368KQjanel,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eric Pham, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the buildings we saw and provided details about each one. He was friendly and helpful. He made the trip very memorable and fun. It was really good to hear about the history of Vietnam. It was very sobering when we went through the War Remnants Museum.
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