Half Day Private Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: Explore Colonial Architecture and Learn Vietnam's History
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Ho Chi Minh City
Discover the captivating colonial architecture of Ho Chi Minh City and delve into Vietnam's rich history on a half-day private tour. Visit iconic landmarks, explore pagodas, and learn about local culture and craftsmanship.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ho Chi Minh City - Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup that transports you to your first destination. We will step in time to the war period to witness the Reunification Palace, as well as outstanding examples of French colonial architecture at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
    Next, make your way to the War Remnants Museum, where you can appreciate the wide collection of images dedicated to deceased American and Vietnamese photographers and journalists from the French and American conflicts. One of most famous typical pagoda we will not miss in journey of Ho Chi Minh City Half Day Tour is the Jade Emperor Pagoda, where we will see what local people believe in and how they worship.
    Afterwards, we will visit Lacquerware factory. Here, experiences the daily life of many craftsmen make famous tradition handmade art product to see the colorful arrangements of handcrafted art before being comfortably transported back to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Entrance fees included
  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Guidance from an English-speaking tour guide
  • Convenient pick-up & drop-off in District 1, City Center
What's Not Included
  • Tipping/ Gratuities for tour guide & driver or Personal Expenses
Additional Information

We’ll take a pause for a photo at the architectural gem of the Notre Dame Cathedral his nod to French colonial influence, followed by a stop at the historical Central Post Office, dating back to the 18th century. We’ll then explore the Reunification Palace, a testament of the country’s past, as well as a curated collection of wartime relics at the War Remnants Museum, paying homage to fallen American and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who reported on the French and American warfare. Our journey continues to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most distinguished religious sites that provides a glimpse into the devotion and beliefs of locals. Following this, we’ll stop by the lacquerware factory to witness the everyday life of artisans creating renowned traditional handmade arts and to see the vibrant assortment of their craftmanship. This tour will enrich your understanding of Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural landmarks and Vietnam’s intriguing history.

Location
Ho Chi Minh City
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cathy_k
Apr 29, 2024
Perfect way to see Saigon! - We had such a great visit. We learned so much about Saigon including from the post office, the Jade pagoda and the war museum. It was very personalized to us, which we valued very much.
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Sereenajane
Mar 10, 2024
Absolutely recommend - Would definitely recommend this tour! Our guides Tyson and Eric were amazing! We booked the day before. Picked up at our hotel. Safe drivers on the scooter. They took us to amazing restaurant and food tasting! Very funny guys to make your night fun. Our favourite was the seafood restaurant and cocktails at the end of the night. Loved seeing the city at night Eric and Tyson were very informative and helpful. Thanks again! 5 stars for you!
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Voyager04866327078
Dec 30, 2023
Great Tour - My wife and I had a wonderful tour of Ho Chi Minh City with our guide, Luc. We appreciated the convenience that this private tour offered. Luc provided great information at every stop. I highly recommend this tour.
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D7173qpannaa
Dec 11, 2023
Nice - Luc our tour guide is very knowledgeable about the vietnamese history. He is very accomodating as well. The tour is a nice way of learning the history and culture of vietnam. I wpuld recommend it strongly.
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999leftyc
Dec 11, 2023
Angelino - Luc was great very funny and energetic he took many pictures and even bought us iced coffee at the museum i would definitely recommend this tour especially with Luc as a guide !
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