Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Bunker & Vietnam War - Free Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  The Secret Weapons Cellar

  We take you to the Saigon Secret Weapons Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Vietnam War that's often overlooked by tourists. You'll be amazed by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people during this turbulent time in history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Take a break in a local home and enjoy some refreshments while your guide shares stories about the surrounding area — once the heart of wartime activity, a key neighborhood where soldiers lived, fought, and operated.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

  Visit the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, a moving tribute to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in protest against the Vietnam War. From there, we’ll delve into the history of the war, uncovering the complex reasons behind the division between North and South Vietnam.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  War Remnants Museum

  Explore the War Remnants Museum, which offers a powerful look at the impact of the Vietnam War. Through haunting exhibits, photographs, and military artifacts, the museum tells the story of the war’s devastating effects on both Vietnam and its people.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Visit Lê Quý Đôn High School, the first French colonial school in Saigon. Established during the French occupation, it stands as a symbol of the early blending of Vietnamese and French culture. The school’s rich history offers a glimpse into the colonial era’s influence on education and society in Vietnam.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  The Independence Palace

  Visit the Reunification Palace, where the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Once the presidential home and command center, it’s now a symbol of the country’s reunification, with preserved rooms and a rooftop helipad offering a glimpse into history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Located within the grounds of the Independence Palace, this memorial stela commemorates the 15 commandos of Team 5, Saigon-Gia Dinh forces. They launched a historic assault on the palace during the 1968 Tet Offensive

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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