🏨 Afternoon Half-Day Introduction to Saigon Tour Activity

Afternoon Half-Day Introduction to Saigon Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This tour offers the perfect overview and introduction to the cultural centers, history and bustling life in Saigon. During the 4-hour guided tour, visit Reunification Palace, Remnants Museum and Jade Emperor Pagoda. See the French colonial architecture and its prominent landmark buildings included Notre-Dame basilica. Hotel pickup and drop-off and entrances fees are included.

What's Included

Bottled water (one per person)

Cool towel/tissue

English-speaking guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan/coach

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Exact pick-up time will be advised upon reconfirmation
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Ho Chi Minh City

After meeting your guide in your hotel lobby in central Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) at 1:30pm, you will begin your guided tour of the most significant points of interest in the largest city in Vietnam.

First, begin your tour with a visit of Reunification Palace which witnessed the most significant moment in Vietnam's history on April 30, 1975. This was the site the marked the end of the Vietnam War during the Fall of Saigon when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates. Although the architectural design may not be as significant as the historical events which took place here, walking through will remind you of important moments in Vietnam's history. See the war command room which contains old communication equipment and large maps and the F5E fighter plane that bombed the palace on April 8, 1975 and the tank the crashed through the gates.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

After the palace visit, continue the tour through the tranquil French colonial area for great views of the architecture. Here, you will see Notre-Dame Basilica and the old Central Post Office which has maintained their charm even through the War and have become two romantic symbols of Ho Chi Minh. Visit Ben Thanh Market, an incredible local market where you will have time to shop for souvenirs for yourself or loved ones.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

War Remnants Museum

Finally, you will tour the War Remnants Museum and Jade Emperor Pagoda. At the War Remnants Museum, see artifacts on the exterior of the building which contain military hardware that was captured or abandoned. Inside you will find that it reflects particular themes including the effects of the use of Agent Orange, American weaponry, war photographs and more. The Jade Emperor Pagoda, built 1892-1909, features intricately carved figures of men and gods on the door and several other items of architectural and visual interest.

Upon completion of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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