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Discover Ho Chi Minh City: Private Tour by U.S. Army Jeep with Local Guide
Explore Ho Chi Minh City in a unique way aboard a classic U.S. Army Jeep with a friendly local guide. This private tour goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering cultural insights, hidden stories, and authentic experiences that reveal the city’s history and everyday life.
The flexible itinerary can be customized to your interests. Highlights may include the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office, Tan Dinh “Pink” Church, local markets, the Nguyễn Thiện Thuật apartment complex, and hidden weapon bunkers. Enjoy a water bus ride on the Saigon River or explore Chinatown for a closer look at local culture.
Evening tours include a visit to Bùi Viện Walking Street, where you can experience the city’s lively nightlife and street food. Traveling by Jeep adds comfort and adventure, making this a fun and memorable way to discover Ho Chi Minh City.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off are included for guests staying in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guests coming from the countryside or Phu My and Hiep Phuoc ports will need to pay an extra fee for pickup or make their own way to the Opera House.
Itinerary
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1War Remnants Museum
Learn about Vietnam’s modern history through powerful exhibits, photographs, and artifacts that offer insight into the impact of war on the country and its people.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Peaceful monument honoring a spiritual icon & martyr who sacrificed himself for religious equality.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Independence Palace (Pass by)
The Independence Palace, also publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam
Admission ticket free -
3The Secret Weapons Cellar
Beneath a quaint little cafe in downtown Ho Chi Minh City lies a secret bunker that was once the hiding place of nearly two tonnes of Vietcong weapons used during the 1968 Tet Offensive, a turning point in the Vietnam War that was eventually won by the communist North.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
The Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings (Vietnamese: Chung cư Nguyễn Thiện Thuật) are a complex of American-built historic buildings in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.[1][2][3] The apartments are located on Nguyen Thien Thuat street, a thoroughfare known for its musical instrument shops
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cau Ba Son
This is new bridge where to see skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. The best view ever.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
This is flower and food market. If you do the tour at night, we can taste some street food here
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This is party street, if you do the tour at night. You can join party here, walk through the road. There are a lot of clubs, bars both side
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)
The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed by French architects as the Opéra de Saïgon, the building was completed in 1900.
Admission ticket free -
9Ban Co Market
Walk through a bustling local market to see fresh produce, street food, and daily commerce, offering a glimpse into the rhythm of daily life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Explore the vibrant streets of Chinatown, rich in Chinese heritage, traditional shops, temples, and local eateries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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