This tour is a perfect way to discover some of the most popular sides of Ho Chi Minh City. A great chance to experience wandering through timeless alleys to ancient pagodas, teeming markets, gourmet restaurants, and skyscrapers. During the tour, you will visit:

  • Independence Palace is a top choice for travelers looking to delve into Vietnamese history and cultural relics.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the oldest and largest Catholic Churches in Vietnam, built by French colonists between October 1877 and April 1880. Famous for its beautiful French-inspired architecture and towering bell towers that reach 190 feet, it’s truly a sight to behold.
  • War Remnants Museum, where you can find shocking evidence of atrocities committed by the foreign aggressors during Vietnam’s two national liberation wars.
  • Central Post Office, constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences.
  • Visit Thien Hau Pagoda to explore intricate friezes, carved tableaus, and impressive incense coils, which make for some great photos.
  • …

7:40 Am gathering at Viet Dream Travel office (184 Le Lai, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City). Free pick up from the hotel’s location on the main street in Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.

At 8:00 a.m, you depart to visit the Independence Palace, which was formerly the US headquarters residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975. 

Then, you will admire the Notre Dame Cathedral and the City Post Office, both of which are unique architectural works in the ancient Gothic style.

Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum which stores valuable documents and images, not only about the war in Vietnam but also in Indochina.

war museum in HCMC

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, continue the city tour by discovering the city’s Western side, Ride to Cho Lon – the trading center of the Vietnamese and Chinese communities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). This place also preserves the intact architectural value of the Chinese people from hundreds of years ago.

Continue to visit Thien Hau Temple which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, located in China Town. Continue to Bach Dang harbor. After checking in for the waterbus tickets and stabilizing your seat, the boat will depart.

During the trip, you will have a unique view of the city’s most typical commercial buildings, including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green, peaceful surroundings along the way. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land – Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realize many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina, or the Pearl of the Far East.

18:00 pm: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the Ho Chi Minh City tour full day.

Tour Price Includes:

  • Private A/C car or van
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing tickets
  • Mineral water (1 bottle/pax/day)
  • Lunch as a set menu
  • Water Bus ticket

Tour Price Excludes:

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion

Policy for children:

• Children will be counted from ages 4 to 11 years old.

• The children under 4 years old: Free of charge for 1st child.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults; they will be subject to the adult rate. A surcharge may be applied to bookings with 2 or more children.

Cancellation policy for fully charged Tours:

  • Please note that cancellation fees are calculated based on the date we receive your Cancellation Request via email and travel service start date.
  • 100% refund for cancellations made at least 48 hours before the experience’s start date.
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of the experience start date will receive no refund.
  • In most cases, reservations paid by wire transfer, cash deposit, or money order/traveler’s check/cashier’s check will be refunded via PayPal. FOR REFUNDS PROCESSED BY PAYPAL WITH ANY ASSOCIATED FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OVERALL REFUND AMOUNT.