Sai Gon City Tour Full Day
A Saigon City Tour takes you on a fascinating journey through history, culture, and the vibrant daily life of Vietnam’s most dynamic metropolis. Discover the charm of French colonial landmarks like the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, and uncover powerful stories at the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. Dive into local life at Ben Thanh Market, explore the bustling Cho Lon (Chinatown) with its colorful shops and street food stalls, and admire the spiritual beauty of Thien Hau Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Every corner of Saigon offers a perfect blend of tradition and modern energy, making this tour an unforgettable experience.
Tour Overview
Please take notes:
**The Notre Dame Cathedral have been being restored, so the guests just visit outside
***Drop off time is subject to traffic, weather...so the finished time could be later than expecting.
Tour Price Includes: A/C bus, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fee, lunch, mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day), Water Bus ticket
Tour Price Excludes: Travel insurance, beverage and food, tips & personal expenses (shooting gun, telephone calls…), other services not mentioned in the inclusion.
NOTE:
We just do the pickup and transfer for the centrally located hotel/accommodation in Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
We are not responsible for your lateness.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults, otherwise they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge maybe applied to the bookings with 2 or more children.
Discover the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City in One Day
Morning Sai Gon City tour
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification palace, which was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city's Western side. Ride to Cho Lon (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda which is located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilizing your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
18:00 pm: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.
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