Private Full Day Tour of Ho Chi Minh City including Lunch
4.9
232 Ratings
Ho Chi Minh City

This private tour of Ho Chi Minh City including lunch gives you a fascinating insight into the culture, history and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Independence Palace - Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it’s a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.

The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Reunification Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It’s still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.

What's Included
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person
  • Sightseeing with entrance fees included
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable transportation in a new, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
What's Not Included
  • Visa, unless specified
  • Beverage, Tips
Additional Information
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
Location
The Independence Palace
106 Nguyen Du, District 1
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wquijano80
Apr 22, 2024
Saigon City Tour - Tony always amazing! Very knowledgeable and clearly super passionate about his job. This tour was a perfect way to see the highlights in a short period of time and get a great overview of each place. Would highly recommend!
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858phyllisg
Apr 22, 2024
Full day private tour Ho Chi Minh City - Andy was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history and city. Learned so much. Our driver was impressive navigating us safely throughout the day. Wonderful day.
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Kenneth
Apr 22, 2024
Great Day in Ho Chi Minh City - Great day in Ho Chi Minh City with tour guide Andy. He showed us the cities history from pre-colonial to modern day. Given all the hustle and bustle of the city, this is the best way to see all the attractions efficiently.
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Dickandmaddie
Apr 10, 2024
Great trip - Lovely tour of the sights with Duy (Danny) and his driver. Wouldn’t have covered anywhere near as much on our own. Both Danny and his driver helped us safely in and out of the car in busy traffic.
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Sightseer16518634570
Apr 10, 2024
Great introduction to Saigon - It is especially good to do it at the beginning of a holiday to Vietnam (and Saigon) so you can understand both the local lifestyle and history. We travelled around different areas of the city, and the places we were introduced to were varied, and they gave backgrounds on each one, which was really interesting. Our tour guide Tony was fantastic, funny and knowledgeable.
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Daniel
Apr 10, 2024
Nice trip in Saigon - We had a nice Saigon rountrip with Tony. He is a very good englisch speaking guy with a lot kownledge about the town. Thank you for this.
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Glory453
Apr 7, 2024
Excellent tour! - Excellent tour! Highly recommend! My tour guide Tony took great care of me and explained everything in perfect detail. I learned a lot! Tour is a convenient and safe way to learn about the city. Loved the temple visit!
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Ab274
Apr 5, 2024
Excellent Saigon Day Tour with Tony - Great day with Tony who provided us lots of information about the city and its history. We were picked up promptly at our hotel by Tony and his driver. A full itinerary of the day was provided. We visited Chinatown Temple, the War Remnant Museum, A Restaurant for lunch, the Independence Palace and the Post Office. Learning many details and context for each. Tony answered all our questions with great familiarity of the places. He also shared a lot about life in Saigon. The lunch which featured 5 different dishes was delicious! This is an excellent tour and we highly recommend Tony as a guide.
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Stevenwr5963fy
Apr 2, 2024
Expert insights, and cool comfort between destinations - Our tour guide, Tony, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the big picture of the "American War," its impact on Vietnam, the cultural and political differences between the North and South, international relations, and everyday life for various demographics in Saigon today. Rather than overwhelming us with too many facts and figures, he masterfully highlighted the most important details, focusing on key specifics and drawing connections that provided a broader view of both Saigon's history and its modern times. Having a driver to whisk us around in air conditioning was incredibly convenient, allowing us to see as much as possible during our short time in Saigon. Tony made efficient use of our transit times between destinations to share as much knowledge as possible. We also invited him to join us for the included lunch, where we learned even more. We wish we could always be so fortunate to have tour guides like Tony, whose deep knowledge and engaging storytelling enrich our understanding and provide insights into the heart of the city.
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Jesse661
Mar 24, 2024
Super guided tour - Very good guide by Tony ( Duy Anh ) explaining a lot of background information I wasn’t aware of. Also very friendly, courteous and speaking very good English.
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