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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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.
Complimentary Pick-up : Applied for all hotels & places in Ho Chi Minh City
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.
Complimentary Pick-up: Applied for all hotels & places within District 1, 3 & 4
Pickup included
Personal Tour by Private Car
Personalized & Flexible
Duration: 4 hours
Complimentary pick-up: Applied for all hotels & places in Ho Chi Minh City
Pickup included
Small-group by Mini-Van
Duration: 4 hours
Shared Van
Complimentary Pick-up: Applied for all hotels & places within District 1, 3 & 4
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
746 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent small group tour
danielsR5924LO,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a fantastic small group tour in Ho Chi Minh City led by our guide Vinh. He was extremely knowledgeable, sharing insightful history and local stories that really brought the experience to life. Everything was well organized, and the tour stayed perfectly on schedule without ever feeling overly rushed. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting an engaging and efficient way to explore Ho Chi Minh City.
Great way to learn about the history
Bill A,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A non stop tour of the important places. Great history telling sigh Sid of maps. Stark was very informative. The War Remnants museum was a very one sided view of the war but still very good value.
First time in Vietnam
Wanda M,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Our tour Guide Ethan (a.k.a Luan), was great, very personable and very informative. We had enough time at the War Remnats Museum to learn about the war.
The tour was as...
David M,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was as advertised. Luan took us to the key sites including Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum (truly shocking). Be aware that Notre Dame is under restoration so not photogenic. Luan also imparts a lot of historical knowledge and background to better understand how Vietnam and Saigon got to where they are today. Excellent communicator.
History with modern Vietnam
Thomas B,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the former president palace to the museum with the horror of war to a real nice market at least. Enjoy it. The guide is fluent in english
Great introduction to HCMC highlights
Layniey,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a good first day intro to the tourist highlights in and around district 1. Communication from the tour operator was proactive and timely; our guide, Robert, was knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. It was raining on and off during our tour and Robert seamlessly adapted by adjusting our itinerary to the weather. The only constructive feedback is the need for more time at the war remnants museum. Maybe adjusting the itinerary to put that at the end so people can opt to stay longer? Or purchase a multiple entry ticket? Robert provided a long list of recommendations for restaurants, cafes and more which was very helpful.
Review
49ambikam,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viet was an excellent tour guide. He made us feel at home. Thank you Viet. The experience was awesome. Thank you so much for everything you did for us
Awesome half day tour of city highlights
TravelingMachine 21,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great way to see the city highlights in Saigon! Our guide, Manh, was excellent! Super knowledgeable, energetic, and kept us well-entertained throughout the tour. He offered to take plenty of photos of us and answered all our questions about the history of the country along the way. He even took us to a very cute coffee shop at our request for salted coffee before we wrapped up the day! Highly recommend!
Nice personalized city tour
Chye C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We signed up for the personal private tour. Our guide originally planned to follow a fixed itinerary but was eventually open to persoluze the tour to include places like Chinatown which were not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Would recommend for people who like the older places mostly in District 1
Small group Saigon city tour
mary a,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anthony (Nguyen), our guide, was excellent. He is knowledgeable and courteous. I highly recommend him.
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