Ho Chi Minh City Tour Historical Sites and optional Boat Ride

5 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

• Choose from full-day, morning, or afternoon Ho Chi Minh City tour options.
• Be accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
• Enjoy comfortable hotel pick-up and drop-off (District 1 area only).
• The itinerary may vary depending on the option selected.

Discover the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City with a tour option that fits your schedule. Choose from:

Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace - Notre Dame Cathedral - Central Post Office - War Remnants Museum - Lunch - Cho Lon (Big Market) - Thien Hau Pagoda - Bach Dang Harbour - Boat Ride on the Saigon River.

Morning Tour: Independence Palace - Notre Dame Cathedral - Central Post Office - War Remnants Museum.

What's Included

If the full-day tour option is selected
Pick-up and drop-off from your District 1 hotel or the nearest District 1 hotel

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please arrive at the pickup location at least 5 minutes early. As this is a shared transfer, the vehicle will not wait for late arrivals. If you are not present at the scheduled pickup time and miss the vehicle, the transfer will be considered missed.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Independence Palace

    War-Ending Landmark: The historic 1975 site where tanks crashed through the gates, ending the Vietnam War. Retro Time Capsule: A preserved 1960s palace with presidential rooms, private quarters, and a rooftop helipad. Underground Command Bunker: A bomb-proof tunnel network containing original war rooms, tactical maps, and communication gear.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Central Post Office

    Colonial Architectural Gem An iconic 19th-century French landmark featuring grand vaulted ceilings, historic wall maps, and elegant arched windows. Fully Functioning History An active, working post office where travelers can mail postcards and purchase unique local souvenirs. Free Prime Location A zero-cost attraction situated directly opposite the Notre-Dame Basilica in the center of District 1.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    War Remnants Museum

    Sobering Historical Memorial A profoundly moving cultural site dedicated to documenting the raw realities and human toll of the Vietnam War from an unfiltered Vietnamese perspective. Heavy Military Display An open-air courtyard showcasing captured US fighter jets, tanks, and helicopters alongside realistic recreations of notorious wartime prison cells. Graphic Visual Galleries A three-story indoor exhibition featuring powerful combat photography, artifacts, and documentation detailing the long-term environmental impacts of Agent Orange.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that certain sites on this tour enforce a dress code requiring shoulders, back, and knees to be covered. To ensure entry, guests are advised to wear appropriate attire or bring a scarf, shawl, or light sweater for coverage.
Supplied by Explore Vietnam sun leisure world

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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