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Activity Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Historical Walking Tour of Saigon

5.0 (25 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 3 hours Free cancellation
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Historical Walking Tour of Saigon

About this activity

Participating in our tour, you will have the opportunity to visit all the city's outstanding tourist attractions by walking, you will also learn about Saigon's history and culture through hundreds of years old architectural works.

Especially on this tour, you can also relax and enjoy a cup of Vietnamese specialty egg coffee or a cup of filter coffee and watch the streets next to the Saigon River.

Why should you choose our walking tour product:

Visit all of the city's highlights in a single tour. Departure times are diverse and specially designed according to your requirements. Small group tours so the number of guests on a tour is not too many so you can enjoy your time participating in the tour.

We offer 3 options:

Morning tour that starts at 7.00 AM. Afternoon that starts at 2.30 PM and Evening tour and start at 6.00PM.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min – 3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 10 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Viup Travel

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Not included: All costs not mentioned above
  • Not included: Tips for the tour guide

Itinerary

  1. The Independence Palace

    20 min

    Visit outside Independence Palace is a historical site that witnessed the ups and downs of Vietnamese history and the Vietnam War. Here you will hear explanations about Vietnamese history as well as see the building that was once the workplace of the South Vietnamese government.

  2. Saigon Central Post Office

    15 min

    The city post office was designed by a French architect, so it creates the uniqueness and character of the building. Visiting this place you will have the opportunity to learn about works built during the French colonial period. Here you also have the opportunity to buy beautiful postcards and send letters to your family at extremely cheap prices

  3. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

    15 min

    This church is known as one of the oldest churches in the city with over 100 years old. You can take photos to check in in front of the church and learn about Vietnamese history through the old houses opposite the house. worship

  4. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    10 min

    The city theater is also one of the works built by France, you will learn about the process of French rule in Vietnam and how they entertained in the past.

  5. People's Committee Building

    10 min

    This is considered one of the symbols of Ho Chi Minh City, currently a government workplace with unique Western architecture. You will walk on Nguyen Hue walking street and take pictures with the statue of Ho Chi Minh President and City Hall in the background

  6. Cau Ba Son

    15 min

    Ba Son Bridge is one of the new symbols of Ho Chi Minh City. Standing on the bridge you will see the two tallest buildings in the city and the view of the city from above will certainly be very impressive.

  7. Nguyen Hue Street

    15 min

    Walking on the most beautiful walking square of the city - where takes place many attractions of young generation.

  8. Stop 8

    25 min Admission included

    During this tour, you also have the opportunity to enjoy egg coffee, one of the specialties you must try when visiting Vietnam.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Go to the corner of Han Thuyen and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street, standing in front of the box office.

End point

  • After visit Ba Son Bridge we will finish walking tour in front of the Le Meridien Saigon Hotel

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%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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Historical Walking Tour of Saigon

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