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
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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 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
Small-group by Mini-Van
Duration: 4 hours
Shared Van
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
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 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
Reviews
888 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
T543FOangelinam,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Manh confirmed our pickup time and arrived promptly on time to pick us up. He is very polite, professional as well as friendly and humorous. We really enjoyed the tour, the war museum was an eye opener and Manh was most informative. He really looked after the group and we also had a great driver. All in all a great experience and highly recommend.
A fantastic highlights tour
miekad2023,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nan was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour, so was able to customise it slightly, spending more time at the amazing Independence Palace, which was the highlight of the tour for me.
Perfect few hours in HCM with our tour guide Vinh .
GrandTour50589183915,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Vinh as our guide around HCM . This was the penultimate stop on our tour of Vietnam and so different to many places in the North . Vinh’s knowledge of HCM Vietnams History and his youthful enthusiasm made for a perfect morning tour. We loved our time in HCM and on Vinhs advice took the open top night bus tour later that evening which was also amazing . Dave &Ros
Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Pia E,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful tour in Ho Chi Minh City guided by Joey. She is a wonderful tourguide.❤️ Her english is perfekt and She is so god to explain the historie of the town and the country.😊
Joey is the best tour guide for Ho Chi Minh
MeganS3631,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joey was wonderful so friendly and full of knowledge looked after me so well. I know and appreciate a lot more about Vietnam after this morning. Thank you so much and I wish you all the very best
Great way to view major sights
477jennyr,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see all the major sights if you are short on time or wish to get an overview. We only had one hour at the War Remnants Museum and would have liked longer but overall the tour was excellent. Manh was a great guide.
Great guide
LadyV38,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a half day tour and Viet was our guide. He was so very knowledgeable and really keen that everyone had a great time. He took time to explain the history of Vietnam.
Great half day tour which includes
Robert M,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great half day tour which includes multiple stops at key attractions in HCMC. We particularly enjoyed our time spent at the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum. Our guide, Loi, looked after us really well and explained the background to all the attractions really well. He added humour along the way . Lol 😂. A very interesting and enjoyable morning
Thank you for excellent customer service
Klinn6130,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am writing to express my exceptional experience with Camellia and Katie’s services. They demonstrated exceptional kindness and professionalism. They provided comprehensive explanations of the past and present of Ho Chi Minh City (Ex Saigon). We enjoyed a delightful meal and engaging conversation.
Insightful city tour
anushka a,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ethan (Luan) was a great tour guide. He was very informative and adaptable to the amount of time we wanted to spend at each location. Overall the tour was a great way to see the main sites of the city. Ethan also gave us some good recommendations for other things we wanted to do on our trip! Thank you
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