Small-group Saigon City Tour: 4-Hour Must-see Iconic Landmarks
Overview
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Ho Chi Minh City, still often referred to by its original name of Saigon, is a fast-paced city full of contrasts, where street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy, Western-style bars and boutiques. Learn about the city's turbulent past and enjoy glimpses of its fascinating modern-day culture on this city tour. A guide unravels Saigon’s history, from the 1859 capture of the city by the French to the dramatic period of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. You'll see attractions like Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and Central Post Office.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Asiana Link Travel
We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:30a.m./12:30p.m. After warmly welcoming and gathering all of our esteemed guests, our exciting journey will commence with an exploration of a carefully curated selection of mesmerizing must-see attractions. Today, you'll delve into the essence of our vibrant city, immersing ourselves in its captivating tapestry of history, culture, and captivating stories.
The Independence Palace
The Reunification Palace is a historic landmark that played a significant role in the country's history. You can explore its many rooms and halls, including the president's office, meeting rooms, and underground command center. The palace is filled with artifacts and memorabilia from the war era, providing an immersive glimpse into Vietnam's past.
What‘s Included
Transportation by Air-conditional minivan
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only Districts 1, 3, 4)
Drinking water (01 bottle of 500ml/Person)
Vietnamese English-speaking guide
Personal expenses
Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
Travel insurance
Airport pick-up is available for an additional fee.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Personal Tour by Private Car
Personalized & Flexible: Airport pick-up is available for an additional fee.
Duration: 4 hours
Pick-up/drop-off: is available within 8 km of Saigon Central Post Office (Ben Nghe Ward).
Pickup included
Small-group by Mini-Van
Duration: 4 hours
Shared Van
Pickup included
Personal Tour by Scooter
Duration: 4 hours
Scooter with provided helmet: Enjoy a unique experience as you transfer on the back of a scooter (motorbike) with a friendly driver.
Pickup included
Personal Tour by Retro Jeep
Duration: 4 hours
Retro Jeep: Explore safely and comfortably in our Retro WW2-style Jeep, able to stand up and capture the city's traffic chaos.
Pickup included
Private Shore Excursion Phu My
Duration: 9 hours: Including a 4-hour roundtrip transfer from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City
Lunch: Vietnamese Set Menu 5-course
Convenience Pick-up & Drop-off: Flexible pick-up time & return to the cruise on time. Pick-up from outside Phu My Port's gate.
Pickup included
Reviews
920 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The half day tour of HCMC you want
N5429UOcolinb,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vin was a terrific young man and an excellent guide. He was super knowledgeable and gave a personal insight of the history and landmarks of HCMC. He shared some special details that made the tour even more interesting for us. Highly recommended.
Fantastic
mulga46,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip great knowledge from Joey
Tour with Joey
S2101VBemiliak,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a fantastic tour with Joey, our guide. She was very knowledgeable, chatty, friendly and her English was great. Absolutely fantastic experience! Highly recommend it
great experience
tadda5,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour would highly recommend. Joey was awesome and very knowledgeable. Great to get an insight of the city.
A Must-Do in Ho Chi Minh City (Ask for Hung!)
353kaylenet,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour and a great way to see Ho Chi Minh City’s key landmarks in a short time. The highlights included the Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and Ben Thanh Market, all really interesting and well worth visiting. If you can, ask for Hung as your guide. He was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about Vietnam’s history, which made the whole experience so much more meaningful. Highly recommend, especially with Hung!
Treat yourself. You won’t regret it.
Tc B,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wanted some highlights to see some of Saigon. This was a private tour with a guide and driver. Absolutely the way to go. Stark is upbeat and friendly. He couldn’t do enough for us. We used him again the next day to go to Monkey Island.
Excellent and fun tour of the city!
Carlos V,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I spent the morning touring Ho Chi Minh with our expert guide Long and we learned quite a bit while having fun at the same time. We really enjoyed seeing the Post Office (french architecture was something else, and how it was set up to welcome tourists was an added plus), the Jade Pagoda and the history and meaning behind the prayer rooms, but most impactful was the War Remnant museum to see what the Vietnam War was really about. The country went through a lot since then but its great to see how Vietnam really developed post-war to become a must visit country. And kudos to our guide Long who is quite knowledgeable, speaks very good English, and very accommodating to our needs. Definitely recommend this tour!
Great guide
Lovebirdtravel,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour. It went to all the spots I wanted to check out and more. Our guide, Joey, was the best guide I've had in my 2 weeks in Vietnam. She gave us a lot of interesting information and she was organized. She gave good advice in each spot and went the extra mile to give us information for outside the tour as well. I would very highly recommend.
Top Notch Guide
Gregory N,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was a very personable and knowledgeable guide. The itinerary was brilliant. The mini bus was very comfortable and always kept cool for our return.
Best City Tour in Saigon
meiqiul,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey is a great guide! She is very responsive and informative about the schedule. We learned about the attractions and history of the country.
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