Half-Day Tour in Ho Chi Minh with Lunch
6 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Overview
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City on an adventurous tour. Gain fascinating insight into the city’s rich cultural and historical heritage as you explore significant sites with a knowledgeable guide; haggle for souvenirs at Ben Thanh Market, and feast your senses on a local lunch of traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum to learn of the country’s turbulent history and conclude the day with a serene stroll down tree-lined boulevards.
- Experience the culture, history and everyday life of bustling Ho Chi Minh City
- See examples of Saigon's French colonial period with visits War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and Opera house
- Enjoy a hassle-free experience—tour includes English-speaking guide, lunch, hotel pickup, and admission tickets
- Traveling in a small group, maximum 12 passengers allowing a unique and intimate adventure experience
Depart from your centrally located hotel in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach and begin your tour by heading to Chinatown and wandering through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon and Binh Tay. This area is one of the busiest commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites.
Next, absorb the sacred atmosphere of the Thien Hau temple, a revered structure built in the 19th century and dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the seafarers. Head next to the Ben Thanh Market to peruse stalls bursting with exotic produce; practice your language skills and hear of the market’s history from your knowledgeable guide.
After visiting the markets, you will stop at Fito Museum that showcases over 3000 artifacts relating to the tradition of Vietnamese medicine.
Revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch of pho and then venture to the War Remnants Museum to see a selection of antique military equipment. Marvel at enormous exhibits like a UH1-Huey helicopter and an F5A fighter in the courtyard and then stroll to the Reunification Palace to see an impressive tableau of Vietnamese architecture.
Admire the French colonial facades of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera house, and the General Post Office before bidding your guide and group farewell in this central location. Continue exploring the area independently or take a taxi back to your hotel with assistance from your guide.
Next, absorb the sacred atmosphere of the Thien Hau temple, a revered structure built in the 19th century and dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the seafarers. Head next to the Ben Thanh Market to peruse stalls bursting with exotic produce; practice your language skills and hear of the market’s history from your knowledgeable guide.
After visiting the markets, you will stop at Fito Museum that showcases over 3000 artifacts relating to the tradition of Vietnamese medicine.
Revitalize with a traditional Vietnamese lunch of pho and then venture to the War Remnants Museum to see a selection of antique military equipment. Marvel at enormous exhibits like a UH1-Huey helicopter and an F5A fighter in the courtyard and then stroll to the Reunification Palace to see an impressive tableau of Vietnamese architecture.
Admire the French colonial facades of Notre Dame Cathedral, the Opera house, and the General Post Office before bidding your guide and group farewell in this central location. Continue exploring the area independently or take a taxi back to your hotel with assistance from your guide.
Itinerary
We will meet our guide there. We'll start checking out all the major Ho Chi Minh sights like the Opera House, the General Post Office, an icon of Saigon, and Notre Dame Cathedral, built by the French during the colonial era. Both structures are fine examples of architecture from the colonial period.
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. In the courtyard we will find some larger exhibits including a F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter.
We'll enjoy a traditional local Vietnamese lunch of pho, or noodle soup – a must when you're in Vietnam!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
We head to Chinatown and passing through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the most busy commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city's most interesting sites.
From there, we'll pay a visit to Thien Hau Temple, which was built in the early 19th century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers. And you'll also get to see downtown Saigon, and get a real feel for local life in the past and present.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Traveler Tips
- "Better to make it a half day tour rather than dragging the end till 3.30pm by including the two useless and boring visits." See review
- "Great if you have limited time in the city because you see a lot in the day, and in air-conditioned comfort." See review
- "Had a great time at most of the sites- the Independent Palace, the War remnant museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral- the guide took us through a lot of sites and the tour is definitely worth the money." See review
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