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Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
$170
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Overview
Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour offers an in-depth look at Vietnam's largest city, where vibrant energy welcomes you at every corner. A knowledgeable private guide from Vietravel provides insights into the fascinating culture and history of this dynamic metropolis.
- 🌆 Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide who knows the city intimately, ensuring you get the most out of your visit.
- 🚶♂️ Explore at your own pace, allowing for a relaxed and engaging tour that suits your interests.
- 🗺️ Visit the Independence Palace, a historical landmark surrounded by palm trees, where the echoes of the past linger in its deserted halls.
- 🏛️ Discover the War Remnants Museum, known for its powerful portrayal of war's impact on civilians and the haunting stories from the victims of US military actions.
- ⛩️ Marvel at the Emperor Jade Pagoda, a temple filled with intricate statues and the rich aroma of incense, showcasing stunning woodcarvings and elaborate tile work.
- ⛪ Admire the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, a neo-Romanesque architectural gem with impressive towers and beautiful stained glass windows.
- 📬 Explore the Saigon Central Post Office, a classic French structure featuring historic maps and a striking interior that reflects the city's colonial past.
- 🏛️ Stroll by the People's Committee Building, beautifully illuminated at night, showcasing intricate bas-reliefs and a statue of Ho Chi Minh.
- 🎭 Pass by the Saigon Opera House, a grand colonial theater where you can catch various performances from ballet to modern musicals.
- 🛍️ Visit Ben Thanh Market, a bustling hub where you can bargain for local goods, food, and souvenirs amidst the vibrant atmosphere.
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Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Private tour guide
- Vietnamese Restaurant
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Tips for guide and driver
- Other services not above mentioned
- Personal expenses
- Beverage during the meal
- Air ticket
- Accommodation
Meeting point
The front gate of Reunification Palace
Return details
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The Independence PalaceSurrounded by royal palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this government building and the eerie mood that accompanies a walk through its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show.
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War Remnants MuseumFormerly the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular with Western tourists. Few museums anywhere convey the brutal effects of war on its civilian victims so powerfully. Many of the atrocities documented here were well publicised, but rarely do Westerners hear the victims of US military action tell their own stories. While some displays are one-sided, many of the most disturbing photographs illustrating US atrocities are from US sources, including those of the infamous My Lai Massacre.
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Emperor Jade PagodaBuilt in 1909 in honour of the supreme Taoist god (the Jade Emperor or King of Heaven, Ngoc Hoang), this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense (huong) fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings. Its roof is encrusted with elaborate tile work, and the temple's statues, depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist lore, are made from reinforced papier mâché.
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Notre Dame Cathedral of SaigonBuilt between 1877 and 1883, Notre Dame Cathedral enlivens the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's government quarter, facing Ð Dong Khoi. A brick, neo-Romanesque church with 40m-high square towers tipped with iron spires, the Catholic cathedral is named after the Virgin Mary. Interior walls are inlaid with devotional tablets and some stained glass survives.
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Saigon Central Post OfficeRight across the way from Notre Dame Cathedral, Ho Chi Minh City's striking French post office is a period classic, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux (though often credited to Gustave Eiffel) and built between 1886 and 1891. Painted on the walls of its grand concourse are fascinating historic maps of South Vietnam, Saigon and Cholon, while a mosaic of Ho Chi Minh takes pride of place at the end of its barrel-vaulted hall. Note the magnificent tiled floor of the interior and the copious green-painted wrought iron.
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People's Committee BuildingOccupying the end of Nguyen Hue walking promenade, it has three buildings with embossed statues of animals and people, intricate bas-reliefs on the walls, as well as a statue of Ho Chi Minh in front of the main building. The best time to visit is in the evening, as these features are beautifully illuminated with LED lights.
- Home to many French colonial buildings, Dong Khoi Street has witnessed many changes in Ho Chi Minh City. During the French occupation, it was the centre of glamour and was called Rue Catinat. (pass by)
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Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)Gracing the intersection of Ð Dong Khoi and ÐL Le Loi, this grand colonial edifice with a sweeping staircase was built in 1897 and is one of the city's most recognisable buildings. Officially known as the Municipal Theatre, the Opera House captures the flamboyance of France’s belle époque. Performances range from ballet and opera to modern dance and musicals.
- Nguyen Hue Street is a broad walking promenade in the middle of District 1 city centre. This pedestrian area is flanked by some beautiful French colonial architectural wonders like the People’s Committee, the Rex Hotel and a luxury shopping mall. In front of the People’s Committee you find a statue of Uncle Ho Chi Minh and a fountain show by night. (pass by)
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Ben Thanh MarketCentrally located, Ben Thanh and its surrounding streets comprise one of HCMC's liveliest areas. Everything that’s commonly eaten, worn or used by the Saigonese is piled high, and souvenirs can be found in equal abundance. Vendors are determined and prices usually higher than elsewhere (restaurant stalls are reasonable), so bargain vigorously and ignore any 'Fixed Price' signs.
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Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
$170
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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