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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
Options
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
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
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.
Complimentary Pick-up : Applied for all hotels & places in Ho Chi Minh City
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
Reviews
713 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to visit main locations
auroragV1771WE,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vinh was a great guide and answered the questions of the group in the different locations. Time was distributed amongst all locations with some free time to take pictures. Would have like to spend more time in war museum as 40 min seem to fly by.
A great tour and very well organised
Alan P,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vinh our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful. Loved the places we went and he was spot on with details The Chinese temple was a highlight as I’d never been inside one before
Enjoyable
Skeddadle,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our trip. The Jade Emperor Pagoda was very different from most previous temples we had visited. The air conditioned van, the cold water, and the cool towel were very much appreciated. Luan, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the city, its history, and its landmarks.
Excellent tour.
Emma G,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, A great way to familiarise with the City and History. Our guide James was very good The war remnants museum is a harrowing exhibition of the barbarity of the Vietnam War, but really well done. Could have done with longer there. Can recommend Asiana Link Tours, the company that provided the tour for other excursions too.
A mix of topics to cover...
Dalton B,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00A mix of topics to cover and see in this tour. A good way to start your Saigon familiarisation, but not much more. Don't use this tour to see the War Reminance Museus, it deserves more time. You are pushed into areas of the museum for greatest impact, which can give a very biased view if you don't know the history before entering the museum. Good tour of Govt buildings. Keen to answer questions if you ask.
Very informative in clear...
Leah G,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative in clear English. Learned a lot about the religions as well as the political history. The tour the ear museum was quite shocking as we learned in more details what went over the population during the war.
Excellent tour of Siagon
F526TSmaryannl,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic city tour and were very satisfied with the whole experience. Our tour guide, Ethan (Liam), was superb — extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He gave clear instructions throughout and managed the pace perfectly, making the tour both enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended!
Saigon City Tour
94candicel,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The small group setting is very much appreciated. Ethan did a very good job. He was very kind and gave a lot of good information and was patient with our group.
Disrespectful? Hard to understand
362joyced,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was disappointed with the tour and did not tip. Although the guide was friendly, he was difficult to understand and I was uncomfortable with the way he handled the visit to the jade emperor temple. Normally guides describe what is worthy of note within an inner Buddhist temple where no photographs are usually permitted and then we go in and quietly look for those features. The noisy talk is outside. Usually. I felt like his tour disrupted normal people’s prayer and temple use. They kept staring at him. The sites we saw were all very worthwhile, especially the war remnants museum, but he quickly told us three things not to miss within and I couldn’t understand him.
Great tour guide - Luan
Graniao,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a fantastic half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City with our guide, Luan. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared detailed, insightful information about the history and culture behind each site we visited. Luan was also very respectful and patient, taking the time to answer all of our group’s questions with enthusiasm and professionalism. I would highly recommend Luan to anyone wanting to learn more about Ho Chi Minh City — his passion and expertise made the experience truly memorable!
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