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

  Step off the tourist path and into the home of your guide’s family — where history lives in photos on the wall and stories told over coffee. As you sit together in their living room, you’ll hear firsthand how the Vietnam War shaped not just a country, but the lives of ordinary Saigon families. It’s a quiet, powerful moment of connection you won’t find in any museum.

  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

  Located in the imposing French Archbishop’s Palace is Saigon's oldest building. This tiled chapel was built for Lord Nguyen Anh in 1790, 12 years before he ascended the throne as Emperor Gia Long, the first emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  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
• 6

  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
• 7
  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

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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