HO CHI MINH CITY HALF DAY TOUR MORNING

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This half day morning tour is a perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City. In a short amount of time, you will visit the city’s most famous historical and cultural landmarks, gaining insight into Viet Nam’s past, architecture, and daily life. This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the highlights of Saigon.

MORNING CITY TOUR

The bus and English-speaking tour guide will pick you up at the meeting point or selected hotels in Central District One. The tour then begins with visits to the most well-known landmarks of Saigon.

INDEPENDENCE PALACE

Visit the Independence Palace, an important architectural complex and historical site of Viet Nam. This landmark played a significant role in modern Vietnamese history and is closely associated with the end of the war in 1975.

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL (OUTSIDE VISIT ONLY)

Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic symbols of Ho Chi Minh City. Construction began in 1877 and was completed in 1880. The cathedral represents Catholicism in Viet Nam and is a fine example of French colonial architecture.
Please note: The cathedral is currently under restoration, so guests can only visit and take photos from outside.

HO CHI MINH CITY POST OFFICE

Continue to the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, built between 1886 and 1891 by French architect Gustave Eiffel. This historic building is well known for its classic architectural style, decorative details, and distinctive yellow color. It is a popular photo stop for visitors.

WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM

Next, visit the War Remnants Museum, which displays valuable historical artifacts from the Nguyen Dynasty to the two Indochina wars. The museum offers an informative and moving insight into Viet Nam’s wartime history.

END OF TOUR AND LUNCH

At noon, the bus will take you to a local restaurant for lunch (optional). After lunch, you will be transferred back to the meeting point, ending the tour.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Return time may vary depending on traffic conditions and weather.

• Notre Dame Cathedral is under restoration; visits are outside only.

TOUR INCLUDES

• Air-conditioned bus or van

• English-speaking tour guide

• Mineral water

• Entrance fees

• Lunch (optional)

• Pick-up from selected hotels in Central District One only

TOUR EXCLUDES

• Price per person: 18$

CHILDREN POLICY

Children from one meter to under one meter and forty centimeters in height are charged seventy-five percent of the adult price and will have their own seat.

Children under one meter in height are free of charge and must sit on their parents’ lap. Two adults may accompany one free child. From the second child onward, the charge is seventy-five percent of the ticket price.

Children from one meter and forty centimeters in height and above are charged the full adult price.