Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour - Architecture, History & Food
4.8
8 Ratings
Bến Nghé
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kick off your half-day tour at 2:30PM, meeting your guide in front of Saigon Skydeck for an excursion to Saigon’s colonial quarter. Venture out for a leisurely walk, observing the hustle and bustle of daily life.
- Consider a visit to Cafe Apartment 42 Nguyễn Huệ St, a trendy spot bustling with eclectic hangout spaces, ideal for social meetings, casual dates, or solo work sessions. Be it capturing snapshots or sharing holiday memories on social media, building number 42 is a spot you should not miss.
- Get a glimpse of the Ho Chi Minh statue stationed in front of Saigon’s People’s Committee Building, located on Nguyen Hue walking street.
- Marvel at the splendid architectural designs of the Opera House, the historic Continental Hotel - Saigon’s pioneer hotel, and the stunning Caravelle Hotel.
- Soak in the French colonial architectural magnificence, embodied by the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The Cathedral, constructed from stones imported from France between 1877 and 1883, stands alongside the Central Post Office, which was completed in 1891 and happens to be Vietnam’s biggest postal hub.
- Immerse yourself into a universe of books at Ho Chi Minh City Book Street. Ranging from politics and society to science, culture, and foreign languages; along with comics and novels of numerous genres. Should a specific book elude your grasp, this street might just have what you need.
- Wrap up your tour close to Ben Thanh market, treating yourself at a local food joint with delectable BÁNH MÌ or PHỞ and CÀ PHÊ SỮA ĐÁ.
- Pay a visit to one of the most emblematic structures in Ho Chi Minh city: the Reunification Hall. Previously known as the Presidential Palace, this building gained international notoriety on April 30, 1975, when tanks breached the gates marking the fall of Saigon to North Vietnam. Experience the palpable echoes of history as you journey through this significant downtown site.
What's Included
- English speaking local expert
What's Not Included
- This free walking tour works on a Tips-only basis
- Some people PAY US$ 20/person, you choose the price.
Additional Information
Embark on a journey through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh city, uncovering hidden wonders and savoring delicious, genuine Vietnamese coffee. The tour features a visit to Vietnam’s historic military sites like the Reunification Hall and the War Remnants Museum. Explore structures from the colonial era and elaborate temples to gain insight into the local culture and the city’s abundant heritage.
Location
Bitexco Financial Tower
Meet at entrance to the Skydeck (opposite to Như Lan Bakery) - 36 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(8 Ratings)
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Walkingaroundintown
Dec 5, 2023
Insightful and useful - Joseph gave so many useful tips regarding what we can see, do, and eat in Ho Chi Minh City, especially those off the beaten path. Very helpful. He also has so much cultural and historical insights regarding Viet Nam, and the best part is he tries his best to be unbiased and give multiple perspectives. And you might not notice it because of his dry delivery, but he also has many jokes :)
The only thing I would change is if his speaker volume would be louder. Sometimes it was hard to hear him with all the traffic noise.
Thank you, Joseph!
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Ireneusz_w
Aug 27, 2023
was nice and interesting... - was nice and interesting can recommend, was nice and interesting can recommend , was nice and interesting can recommend
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Joonhae_l
Jun 6, 2023
Great guide to know abou Ho Chi Minh - Joseph was very professional & helpful guide. Though there were heavy rains during the tour, he managed well and finished the tour. Thank you so much!
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Alexandra_f
Jun 24, 2019
Awesome way to start our Saigon Adventure - Our guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and friendly. There were some great stops on the tour. Definitely try a traditional Vietnamese coffee. Delicious!
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Deana_h
Jun 2, 2019
Loved it! Great info ..... hope to get more of these tours while I stay in Vietnam! - Loved it! Great info ..... hope to get more of these tours while I stay in Vietnam! Wish there was one focusing on religions snd pagodas
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Mitochondria2007
Apr 18, 2019
Great way to learn about Saigon in a short time - We had Joseph as a guide. He was punctual and interesting as a guide.
He Spoke very good English and we learned a lot. Unfortunately we had to leave earlier running late for a booked Cu Chi tunnels tour in the afternoon, so we had to skip The Jade emperor temple and the War Museum. However Joseph suggested we do the War Remnant museum the next day morning just before our flight which we did.
We were happy we could arrange the city walking tour with detoured Asia and wish we could spend more time with Joseph and have other tours together. Sadly 1 month is not enough to see everything we wanted in Vietnam and we shall return again. Thanks - Polina and George
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Madvan_8
Mar 4, 2019
Best touring company in Vietnam! - Absolutely loved my experience with Detoured Asia. We took tours with them in both Hanoi and Saigon, and there's no way we would have seen the same amazing things if we were left to our own devices! Fantastic expert local knowledge – 100% recommend them!
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Peter_c
Oct 14, 2023
Morning exercise in Hanoi - Nice walking tour of Hanoi however “English” speaking guide had a heavy Asian accent so you could not understand 50% of what he said. Too bad.
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