Discover the captivating blend of history and modernity in Ho Chi Minh City on this half-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn fascinating facts, and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s distinct historical eras.
Discover the captivating blend of history and modernity in Ho Chi Minh City on this half-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn fascinating facts, and immerse yourself in Vietnam’s distinct historical eras.
- Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest and most exciting city in Vietnam. It is also filled with intrigue and culture. Ho Chi Minh City is considered as a “blending mixture of culture” city in Vietnam. You can discover a lot of interesting things through people’s daily life. Founded and developed over 300 years, today, Ho Chi…
- Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest and most exciting city in Vietnam. It is also filled with intrigue and culture. Ho Chi Minh City is considered as a “blending mixture of culture” city in Vietnam. You can discover a lot of interesting things through people’s daily life. Founded and developed over 300 years, today, Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating tourist spot with various cultural and historical features
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War Remnants Museum - Operated by the Ho Chi Minh City government, an earlier version of this museum opened on September 4, 1975, as the Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes.
In 1995, following the normalization of diplomatic relations with the United States and end of the US embargo a year before, the references to “war crimes” and “aggression” were dropped from the museum’s title as well; it became the War Remnants Museum - The Independence Palace - Independence Palace, also publicly known as Reunification Convention Hall , built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. During the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, it was the site of the end of the Vietnam War, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon (French: l’Eglise de Saïgon), the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
- Ba Thien Hau Temple - Thien Hau Pagoda in Cho Lon - a Chinese-style temple located on Nguyen Trai Street in Cho Lon (China Town) - District 5, dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, also known as “Mazu” (“Tian Hou” in Chinese).
- Central Post Office - Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city’s cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction
- Ho Chi Minh City - Our last stop is Vietnamese lacquerware factory where you can observe the process of making these traditional Vietnamese products.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary travel insurance for peace of mind
- Refreshments with bottled drinking water provided
- Guidance from knowledgeable English-speaking guides (additional languages available)
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City Center
- Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance fees included
- Complimentary travel insurance for peace of mind
- Refreshments with bottled drinking water provided
- Guidance from knowledgeable English-speaking guides (additional languages available)
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tipping for local guides
As Vietnam’s largest and most bustling city, Ho Chi Minh City presents a mesmerizing fusion of contemporary life and historical richness. It is filled with historical gems from the era of the Chinese invasion to French colonial Indochina, and the infamous Vietnam War era. This tour not only introduces you to these historical places but also reveals…
As Vietnam’s largest and most bustling city, Ho Chi Minh City presents a mesmerizing fusion of contemporary life and historical richness. It is filled with historical gems from the era of the Chinese invasion to French colonial Indochina, and the infamous Vietnam War era. This tour not only introduces you to these historical places but also reveals interesting details that your history textbook may not have covered.
Highlights:
- Discover the 19th-century French-colonial buildings like Notre Dame Cathedral and the City Centre Post Office, representing unique architectural styles
- Explore the expansive corridors of the well-preserved Reunification Palace
- Visit one of the oldest Chinese Temples in China Town, established by the earliest Chinese settlers and retains its importance as a worship place
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.