Amazing Saigon Private Day Tour

Itinerary

This Saigon Private Day Tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Ho Chi Minh City’s layered history and dynamic present. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll visit landmark sites from the French colonial era and American War period, explore vibrant local markets, and observe modern Saigon’s fast-paced development, all at a comfortable pace with private transportation throughout.

The full-day experience balances historical education with cultural immersion: the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace for context, Ben Thanh Market for local life, and quieter moments in colonial architecture and pagodas. We’ve included sitting breaks for traditional Vietnamese lunch and coffee, with flexible scheduling to match your energy level.

At around 8 AM, our guide will meet you at the hotel and then take you to the city’s must-see sites. To start your tour of this exciting city with a tour of the historic center, you will stroll along through the center of old colonial Saigon, the main commercial district named Dong Khoi Street, originally known as the Rue Catinat, and pass by the iconic examples of European architecture, including the ornate City Hall, the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside), the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office

Next, you will move to the War Remnants Museum, where the darkest pages of the city are revealed. Inside are elaborate photographic exhibits; outside are tanks, planes, and armaments. This museum is sure to elicit tremendous emotions. Continue to the Reunification Palace to discover a modern history. Originally the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 1960s-style structure was famously attacked by tanks on April 30, 1975, which marked the country’s surrender.

After lunchtime at the local restaurant, we will move to Chinatown to visit Cho Lon. Explore the attractions of this intriguing neighborhood, beginning with a brief stop at Binh Tay Market, a big wholesale market that sells everything from dry foods to T-shirts to gadgets. Continue to Thien Hau pagoda, built by the Cantonese congregation and dedicated to the heavenly goddess.

Back to your hotel and relax.

Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Meal: Lunch

Want to emphasize certain historical periods, add architectural walking, or adjust the pace? Contact us via this form or email [email protected] to customize your tour. You can also check out our Vietnam package tours including Saigon to tailor your Saigon exploration.

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