Historic Saigon Half Day Private Tour with Ben Thanh Market

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Start at Reunification Palace, the preserved 1960s modernist landmark where much of Vietnam's recent political history played out. From here, your English-speaking guide leads you into the French colonial core of Saigon.
Admire the red-brick facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside while restoration continues, then step into the Saigon Central Post Office next door. Drive past the Opera House to City Hall and walk Nguyen Hue Walking Street to The Cafe Apartments at 42 Nguyen Hue, a former residential block now full of small cafes where you can order a Vietnamese coffee.
The tour is fully private, so the guide is yours alone and there is time for questions at every stop. It ends at Ben Thanh Market, a maze of stalls selling street food and souvenirs, so bring some cash.
Entrance fees, an air-conditioned vehicle and return hotel transfers within Ho Chi Minh City centre are all included. Book this 4-hour tour of classic Saigon today.

What's Included

A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees
Additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Ho Chi Minh City centre hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Reunification Palace. Hcmc. Vietnam

    Discover the vibrant soul of Ho Chi Minh City on a half-day tour blending history, architecture, and local culture. The journey begins at the Reunification Palace, a striking 1960s landmark preserved in time. Depending on preference, a short transfer or walk leads to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral to admire its grand facade from the outside while under restoration.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Central Post Office

    Step right next door into the majestic Saigon Central Post Office, an architectural masterpiece designed by Gustave Eiffel. We then drive past the refined Saigon Opera House before dropping off at Ho Chi Minh City Hall on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. From here, walk to the infamous 42 Nguyen Hue Apartment Cafe building to enjoy an authentic local coffee inside this unique, hipster-favorite landmark. To complete the experience, a short drive brings us to Ben Thanh Market to explore its vibrant maze of stalls before returning to the hotel.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Ho Chi Minh City centre.
  • Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the city, harbour and the Ho Chi Minh’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • Customers are advised that during the TET celebrations (celebration of Vietnamese New Year), excursions and tours may be subject to supplementary charges and/or may see longer waiting times than normal.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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