• Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City is not only the busiest urban center in the country but also home to many unique cultural features that are not found anywhere else in Vietnam. Saigon captivates every tourist with its blend of magnificent and charming elements alongside simple, familiar aspects. The list of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City seems endless, with numerous attractions, iconic sights, war relics, pagodas, markets, foods, and lifestyle experiences. Tourists can explore every aspect to the fullest within their available time budget. One day in Ho Chi Minh City is much too short, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have a great day with us.
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Measuring almost 60 meters in height, the cathedral’s distinctive neo-Romanesque features include the all-red brick façade (imported from Marseille), stained glass windows, two bell towers containing six bronze bells that still ring to this day, and a peaceful garden setting in the middle of downtown Ho Chi Minh City District 1.
• Central Post Office - The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together, offering visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
• The Independence Palace - Independence Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975 when 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. Independence 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.
• People’s Committee Building - The People’s Committee Building Saigon in central Ho Chi Minh City features well-preserved French colonial architecture in a spacious garden landscape. Originally constructed as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Occupying the end of Nguyen Hue walking promenade, it has three buildings with embossed statues of animals and people, intricate bas-reliefs on the walls, as well as a statue of Ho Chi Minh in front of the main building. The best time to visit is in the evening, as these features are beautifully illuminated with LED lights.
• War Remnants Museum - The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes,’ it’s a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There’s a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, and a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs 6,800 kg. American troops used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
• Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - The Saigon Opera House in Ho Chi Minh is an elegant colonial building at the intersection of Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street in District 1, very close to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the classic Central Post Office. The restored three-story, 800-seat Opera House was built in 1897 and is used for staging not only opera but also a wide range of performing arts including ballet, musical concerts, Vietnamese traditional dance, and plays. Performances are advertised around the building, and information can be found in the state-operated tourist information center close by.
• Former U.S. Embassy - Visiting Saigon’s historic rooftop - a symbol of the end of the Vietnam War.
• Ben Thanh Market - Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City’s 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 when the bargaining becomes too much. The market is big, difficult to navigate at times, and certainly best avoided during the hottest part of the day, but it’s well worth a look. When night falls, restaurants around the perimeter of the market open their doors, creating a vibrant street-side scene filled with the scents of wok-fried noodles, barbecued fish, and meats. One of Saigon’s oldest landmarks, Ben Thanh offers a great atmosphere that is absolutely authentically Vietnamese.
• Emperor Jade Pagoda - Emperor Jade Pagoda, also known as Tortoise Pagoda, is one of the five most important shrines in Ho Chi Minh City. Built at the turn of the 20th Century by a community of Cantonese who migrated from Guangzhou province in Southwest China, this pagoda is a fine representation of the Mahayanist branch of Buddhism that is practiced widely in Vietnam.

• Private Professional Tour Guide
• All Entrance Fees
• Bottled Water & Tissues
• Enjoy Vietnamese Egg Coffee & Lunch
• Private Cruise Port pickup and drop-off
• Private Tour and Flexible

• Personal expenses

Let’s embark on a private, full-day journey your way through the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, with your guide taking you to some of the top sights this port excursion provides:
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese Lunch at the renowned restaurant: Mandarin, which has been visited by notable individuals such as Condoleezza Rice - Former United States Secretary of State and Shinzo Abe - Japan Prime Minister.
Take a moment to indulge in a coffee break at the Bitexco Tower, from where you can view the city in a panoramic 360 Degree perspective.
Experience a brief tour via cyclo (pedal-taxi)
All entrance fees for attractions are covered in this tour.
The itinerary is flexible and can be altered based on your preferences. The tour is easily adaptable, with efficient assistance from a professional tour guide.

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