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- German
- Japanese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Discover a different side of Ho Chi Minh City beyond the typical tourist attractions. This experience combines famous colonial landmarks with hidden local spots, historic apartment buildings, authentic cafés, and untold wartime stories that most visitors never discover.
Travel comfortably by private car while exploring both the modern and historic sides of Saigon with a knowledgeable local guide. Unlike standard city tours, this experience focuses on storytelling, local culture, hidden gems, and real daily life in the city.
Perfect for travelers who want a deeper, more authentic experience of Saigon away from crowded tourist routes.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be ready at the pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time. Our guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour starts.
For easy identification, the guide will wear a black polo shirt or jacket and hold a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Please arrive at the Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel at least 10 minutes before departure time. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp before the tour and will be waiting near the main entrance holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name.
Itinerary
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Bến Bạch Dằng (Pass by)
Walk along the Saigon River at Bach Dang Wharf and discover how this historic waterway shaped the development of Ho Chi Minh City from a small trading port into one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities. Enjoy scenic river views while hearing fascinating stories about Saigon’s colonial past and modern transformation.
Admission ticket free -
1Nguyen Hue Street
Explore the vibrant Nguyen Hue Walking Street, one of the most famous gathering places in Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the iconic Cafe Apartment building filled with hidden cafés, boutique shops, and local lifestyle spaces while experiencing the energetic atmosphere of modern Saigon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Admire the elegant French colonial architecture of the Saigon Opera House and nearby historic landmarks such as the Continental Hotel and Caravelle Hotel. Learn about Saigon during the French Indochina era and discover stories connected to journalists, diplomats, and wartime history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Discover one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic French colonial landmarks. Travelers can admire the cathedral’s impressive red-brick architecture while learning about the cultural and religious influence of the French period in Vietnam.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Central Post Office
Explore the beautiful Central Post Office, one of the finest examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed with classical European influences, this historic building remains one of the city’s most photographed landmarks.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bitexco Financial Tower (Pass by)
Pass by one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic modern skyscrapers and discover the contrast between contemporary Saigon and its historic colonial districts. Your guide will introduce the rapid development of the city while sharing stories about Saigon’s transformation into Vietnam’s economic center. This area also offers excellent views of the Saigon River and the bustling downtown atmosphere.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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