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 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
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
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 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
Reviews
774 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and awesome guide!
Max P,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lido was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and knew his way around the various places that we visited. He was enthusiastic and friendly, and even gave us some tips for other places to visit during our time in Vietnam. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see some of the major highlights of the city, although I'd probably recommend going back to the War Remnants Museum to spend a bit more time there, as half an hour was a bit rushed. Thanks Lido for an amazing tour and for sharing about your life and family during our short time together.
Very thorough
Charles D,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Kevin was very good. He has a lot of knowledge on Vietnamese history and culture and explained why we were visiting the landmarks on the tour very clearly. I found hos tour very interesting.
Saigon landmark tour
Erica B,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour. I learned a lot and it was a good pace. K was pleasant and even though it was heavy subject matter,vhe kept it light and had a good sense of humor.
An excellent introduction to Saigon and the history of the city and greater Vietnam.
Adrian A,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We organised this half day tour for the following day after we landed in Saigon to get a guided feel for the city and also learn about the local history and culture. Our guide Luon was exceptional. He was easy to speak to in English and had a wealth of knowledge. We could sense very clearly that he was an authentic and genuine person in wanting us to learn and engage with him throughout the tour and impart a Vietnamese perspective on their history. We were impressed with the wealth of knowledge Luon had and that he really took the time at each location we visited not to rush. This gave us the time to properly take in the sights as well as the time for Luon to describe our surroundings in detail and tell us stories about the significance of what we were seeing. of the impart with us in detail. Luon's calm and peaceful story telling style really made this tour special and very worthwhile for tourists looking for an introduction to Saigon's history and culture.
Good for a fast overview of the city
Nan T,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good taste of Ho Chi Minh City. Would have liked more time at the Vietnam War museum. Other stops were informative.
Great summary of city
V5171JQhannahr,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Stark was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the modern history of Vietnam. He spoke great English too. The tour took us around the sites promised and we had time to spend where we wanted. Thank you and good luck!
Worth the trip
Isa C,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour showing the important landmarks in the city. No very long stops at each point but it gave us the opportunity to know what we wanted to go back to see the next day alone. Viet was an excellent tour guide who spoke good english.
Very good tour with a very good guide
Isabelle C,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Not too long and not too short. Viet our guide had very good knowledge, was very understanding and patient. He spoke very good english as well. We highly recommend him.
Great overall tour of the city
jongE4711TB,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with Barney & Daniel to see the highlights. With traffic, getting around on motorbikes is the way to go! While we normally would have wanted to put this at the start of our visit to get some overall context, we had to do it at the end. Barney was very accommodating and substituted Ho Chi Minh City’s oldest coffee shop (& back tour) for something we had already seen. A fun tour with fun people!
This was an incredible private Ho Chi Minh tour
joyceomigie-73,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour - except for the rain. It was a rainy day. Luna was a great tour guide - his explanation was very clear. This is a must do
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