Saigon City Tour

Ho Chi Minh Tours & Excursions

Saigon City Tour
Local people lifestyle
Former Presidential Palace
Visit the impressive places

Today, Ho Chi Minh City is the big tourism center in Vietnam, attracting a large of visitors to Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City has various attractions as Ho Chi Minh Museum, formerly known as Dragon House Wharf, Cu Chi Tunnels, system of museums, theatres, cultural houses... Recently, many tourist areas are invested such as Thanh Da, Binh Quoi Village, Dam Sen Park, Saigon Water Park, Suoi Tien, Ky Hoa..., which draw numerous tourists.

Despite its quite recent past, Ho Chi Minh City nevertheless possesses various beautiful buildings, displaying a characteristic combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and European cultures. These include Nha Rong (Dragon House Wharf), Quoc To Temple (National Ancestors Temple), Xa Tay (Municipal Office), Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre as well as many pagodas and churches (Vinh Nghiem, Giac Vien, Giac Lam, Phung Son pagodas...).

After more than 300 years of development, Ho Chi Minh City presents many ancient architectural constructions, famous vestiges and renowned sights. It is remarkable for its harmonious blending of traditional national values with northern and western cultural features.

Time:

Daily

Includes:

- Air conditioned vehicle with English speaking.
- Admission fee as on mentioned in program.
- Transfer from/to hotels.
- Vietnamese Set Lunch (Only Full day tour) 

Excludes:

- Personal expenses such as cell phone, drinks, tip etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.
- Other languages on request; subject to availability (surcharges will apply). 

The tours listed on this website are extremely popular. However, we understand that everybody has different expectations, schedules and even dreams so we encourage you to tell us what you expect your perfect day to be like, or let us advise you, based on your preferences. In most cases, we will be able to customise a tour or a package to match your expectations. Just click here and tell us about your request... don't be shy!

Saigon City Tour

Saigon City Tour (Half day) - 3.5 hrs.

Short drive to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and then take a photo stop at the former Presidential Palace, War Museum, Cholon (Chinatown), Thien Hau Pagoda and Ben Thanh market

Saigon City Tour (Full day) - 8.5 hrs.

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and the former Presidential Palace. Continue to visit the War Museum. Lunch at local restaurant. Explore Chinatown (Cholon) with a visit of Thien Hau Pagoda. Finally, a stop at Ben Thanh (central) market. The city tour further includes a one-hour cyclo ride. 

Fast Facts

Tour departure:

Daily from Ho Chi Minh City hotels 

Duration (approximate):

08:00 – 12:00 hrs or
13:30 – 17:00 hrs or 08:30 – 17:00 hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES 

Meals included

NO 

Private tour

Minimum 1 person 

Language

English (other language guides are available on request and surcharges apply) 

Prices

11/08/11 - 31/10/12
Half Day Saigon City Tour
Rates per person in US Dollar
Private Groups Price
1 Pax 2 Pax 3-5 Pax 6-9 Pax
65 34 25 14
Child rates are applicable for 1 child between 2 - 11 year if accompanied by 2 full paying passenger.
  • Surcharge for tours during TET (21 - 28 Jan 2012): 1 pax/42USD, 2 pax/22USD, 3-5pax/15USD.
  • 01/11/11 - 31/10/12
    Full Day Saigon City Tour
    Rates per person in US Dollar
    Private Groups Price
    1 Pax 2 Pax 3-5 Pax 6-9 Pax
    133 78 65 44
    Child rates are applicable for 1 child between 2 - 11 year if accompanied by 2 full paying passenger.
    Ben Thanh Market

    Ben Thanh Market

    Situated in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, bustling Ben Thanh Market in District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink. Read More...

    Reunification Palace

    Reunification Palace

    The iconic Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. Read More...

    War Remnants Museum

    War Remnants Museum

    The War Remnants Museum once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’ first opened to the public in 1975. It’s a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War with many graphic photographs and American military equipment on display. Read More...

    Cholon - Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown

    Cholon - Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown

    It’s immediately obvious when you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown as all the shop names are in Chinese characters. And once in a while you will hear a few merchants of the older generation speaking in Mandarin Chinese rather than Vietnamese. Read More...

    Customizing Your Tour

    The tour above is a typical tour. If it doesn't fit your requirements, do not hesitate to talk to us about your preferences. In most cases, we will be able to customize this tour or package to match your expectations. Please click here to tell us about your request...
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