Full-Day Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour

5.0 (42 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

War Remnants Museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this guided PRIVATE tour you’ll experience Vietnam’s rich tapestry of history, culture and lifestyles with a local guide. We’ll venture to ‘every corner’ of Ho Chi Minh City, soaking up the city’s iconic French colonial architecture and its bustling local markets.

This tour includes visits to...

The City’s Biggest Flower Market
The Beautiful Thien Hau Temple
The Former CIA Building
The War Remnants Museum
The Independence Palace
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Opera House and City Hall
Vietnamese Coffee

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: MAIKA TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local English-speaking guide
Included: Centrally-located hotel pick-up & drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch ( Vietnamese Set Menu)
Included: Vietnamese Coffee
Included: Entrance Fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

30 min

Lets Go!

We start our great day by heading for a beautiful stroll through the pretty Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, the biggest in Ho Chi Minh City! You’ll get to view the daily life of the city’s local traders as you are dazzled by the scents and kaleidoscope of colors while we navigate through the narrow winding streets of the market before we explore the Saigon Chinatown.
Ba Thien Hau Temple

one hour

Gaze At Cholon - Chinatown Saigon

Cholon, which directly translates to “Big Market”, was first established in the late 1700’s when a large number of Hoa, an ethnic Chinese minority residing in Vietnam. Thien Hau is widely considered the most beautiful temple in the area and really worth paying a visit! After visiting this legendary temple, we will head to Secret Weapon Cellar.
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

one hour

Secret Saigon Underground

The NLF dug numerous secret cellars in the heart of Saigon to store weapons and explosives brought from rural bases such as Cu Chi for fighting against the South Government, particularly the 1968 Tet Offensive. Early in 1967 the house’s owner, Trần Văn Lai, dug two cellars underneath the house to store pistols, rifles, grenades and over 350kg of TNT were transported there in hollowed-out boxes and specially-adapted wickerwork baskets and plant pots. After visiting this historic place, we will head to the memorial of Thich Quang Duc who shocked the world by burning himself to death in 1963.
War Remnants Museum

one hour Admission included

Next we will head back to the city center to visit the fascinating War Remnants Museum. This will be an emotionally hard-hitting experience given the graphic content of the museum. Yet, it will be a valuable stop for anybody wishing to learn more about different perspectives surrounding the Vietnam War and its continuing effects today.
The Independence Palace

2 hours Admission included

Stop For A Tasty Local Lunch

After the museum, we’ll take a well earned rest and enjoy a tasty Vietnamese Set Menu Lunch at an authentic restaurant. After we’ve fueled up on these delicious local dishes, it’s off to our first stop of the afternoon which will be the Reunification Palace. Here you’ll learn all about its important place in Vietnamese history.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

one hour

An Afternoon Of Amazing Architecture

Our next stop will be the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Your knowledgeable guide will explain all the history behind these two incredible buildings. Your guide will show you the historic CIA building where one of the last U.S Helicopters flew out of Saigon in 1975. Next, we’ll walk you to visit more HCMC highlights including the Opera House, Hotel Continental, Rex Hotel and City Hall as well as viewing the mighty Bitexco.

In order to wrap up a wonderful day, we recommend you to come up to Rex Hotel rooftop for the legendary “Five O’clock Follies” cocktail or simply have a cup of coffee or tea at the Coffee Apartment. After the last stop we will get you safely back to your hotel in the comfort of our private vehicle. Don’t forget to give a hug to your lovely guide and ask for recommendations from our local expert!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Roseland Point Hotel
The Reverie Saigon - The Leading Hotels of the World
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Huong Sen Hotel
Saga Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
Xuan Huong Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel

and 209 more pickup points

Departure Point: We will collect you to any hotel located within Ho Chi Minh City. If you are staying out of the city we can collect you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.

Return point: We will return you to any hotel located within Ho Chi Minh City. If you are staying out of the city we can return you for an extra charge depending on the distance. Please get in touch for prices.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair access is available with a surcharge. Please contact us in advance before booking.
Infant seat is available with a surcharge. Please contact us in advance before booking.

Options

Pickup From Phu My Port

Quality Guaranteed

Duration: 11 hours

8-Course Set Menu Hot Lunch

Return Trip From Phu My Port

Air-conditioned Vehicle

Pickup included
Pickup From Hiep Phuoc Port

Deluxe

Duration: 9 hours

Vietnamese Set Menu Hot Lunch

Return Trip - Hiep Phuoc Port

Air-conditioned Vehicle

Pickup included
Pickup From Nha Rong Port

Deluxe

Duration: 9 hours

Vietnamese Set Menu Hot Lunch

Return Trip From Nha Rong Port

Air-conditioned Vehicle

Pickup included
Pickup From City Centre

Deluxe

Duration: 9 hours

Vietnamese Set Menu Hot Lunch

Pickup & Drop-off Included

Air-conditioned Vehicle

Pickup included