Ho Chi Minh City Private City Tour with Highlights Hidden Gems

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About this activity

Discover Ho Chi Minh City on a private sightseeing tour that combines history, culture, and local life. With a knowledgeable local guide and flexible pace, this tour is ideal for first-time visitors seeking a meaningful introduction to Saigon.

Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam’s modern history, see the Thích Quảng Đức Monument, explore a hidden weapon bunker used during the war. Along the way, pass by iconic landmarks such as the Independence Palace, Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Opera House, City Hall, Nguyễn Huệ Street, the Café Apartment.

The experience also includes views of authentic local neighborhoods, a flower market, a visit to a pagoda or temple. This private tour offers a well-balanced overview of Ho Chi Minh City in a comfortable personalized way.

At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip policy per person is collected as part of the tour policy to support service staff throughout the journey if you book option with tip policy

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery

Ages: Infants (1–4 years) · Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: If you book the option that requires tipping, you must tip at the begining of the tour.
Included: We have plenty of options for you.
Included: The services included will depend on the options you book.
Included: You can customize your tour with a range of options.

Not included

Not included: Tip Policy
Not included: Lunnar New Year Surcharge (From Lunar December 28 to Lunar January 10)

Itinerary

War Remnants Museum

30 min Admission not included

War Remnants Museum Gain powerful insights into Vietnam’s history through photos, artifacts, and stories. (Closed after 17:00 PM)
Saigon Central Post Office

Passing by

The Sai Gon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown City, Vietnam. Near Sai Gon 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 1886-1891 and is now a tourist attraction.
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

Passing by

Saigon Opera House (pass by) – A beautiful example of colonial-era design.
Stop 4

Passing by

Also publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect NGO Việt Thu and was the home, workplace of the president of the republic of Vietnam. it was the site of the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975 that ended the Vietnam war, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

15 min

was a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monk who died by self-immolation at a busy Saigon road intersection on 11 June 1963. Thích Quảng Đức was protesting against the persecution of Buddhists by South Vietnamese government of Ngo Dinh Điểm, a staunch Roman Catholic.
Stop 6

15 min

Tết a festive 1968.
Nguyen Hue Street

Passing by

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a boulevard in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Being one of Sai gon a oldest thoroughfares, the boulevard had undergone several transformations. It is currently a famous pedestrian street in the city.
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

Passing by

The Nguyen Thien Thuật apartment buildings are a complex of American-built historic buildings in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. The apartments are located on Nguyen Thien Thuat street.
Cau Ba Son

Passing by

The beautiful view
Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas

30 min

Pagoda or Temple in Chinatown – Learn about spiritual traditions and Chinese cultural influence.
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Passing by

Flower Market – Observe local daily life at one of the city’s lively markets.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Silverland Min Hotel
Minh Anh Go Vap Hotel
Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel
Signature by M Village Hai Ba Trung, a brand of Modern Village Lifestyle
Cap Town Hotel
GK Central Hotel
Grand Cititel Central Sai Gon Hotel
A EM Corp Royal Palace Hotel
Ben Thanh Amina Hotel
Aluna Ben Thanh Hotel
Corner 280 Hotel
Blue Diamond Hotel

and 554 more pickup points

[1] Our Guide Will Greet You In Central Of Ho Chi Minh City.

[2] Please Send Us The Following Information To Arrange Your Pickup: Full Name, Hotel Address, WhatsApp Phone Number.

[3] If You Request Pick-up Or Drop-Off At Hiep Phuoc Port, Phu My Port, Outside Ho Chi Minh City Center. An Additional Fee Will Apply. The Cost Depends On Your Group Size.

[4] We’ve prepared several options for you to choose from, so you can find the one that best suits your needs.

[5] If you book the option that requires tipping, you must tip at the begining of the tour.

[6] Lunar New Year Surcharge (From Lunar December 28 to Lunar January 10)

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Car Tour With Massage

60 Minute Massage

Duration: 4 hours

Private Car

Pickup included
Jeep Tour With Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

Private Jeep

Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 1,000,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy

Pickup included
Motorbike Tour - No Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

Private Motorbike

Pickup included
Motorbike Tour With Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

Motorbike

Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy to support service

Pickup included
Rent Private Car - No Guide

No Tour Guide

Duration: 4 hours

Private Car

No Tip Policy

Pickup included
Cyclo Tour With Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

Private Cyclo

Tip Policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 500,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy to support service

Pickup included
Car Tour - No Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

Private Car

Pickup included
Walking Tour With Tip Policy

Duration: 4 hours

On Foot

Tip policy: At the beginning of the tour, a cash tip of 350,000 VND per person is collected as part of the tour policy to support service

Pickup included