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ITA Travel - Vietnam Optional Tour - 1 Day Tour Hochiminh

Ho Chi Minh City,
Duration

1 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-25 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

Explore the Dynamic Heart of Ho Chi Minh City in One Day

Discover the fascinating contrasts of Ho Chi Minh City - where French colonial architecture, vibrant local markets, ancient temples, and modern city life blend together in Vietnam’s most energetic metropolis. This full-day city tour takes you through the cultural, historical, and local highlights of the former Saigon, offering an unforgettable glimpse into Southern Vietnam.

From iconic landmarks and wartime history to bustling Chinatown and authentic local life, this tour is the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Visit the city’s most famous historical and cultural landmarks
  • Learn about Vietnam’s history at the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
  • Admire beautiful French colonial architecture including Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office
  • Explore the lively Chinatown district and the sacred Thien Hau Pagoda
  • Experience authentic local life at Binh Tay Market and Ben Thanh Market
  • Perfect for first-time visitors wanting to discover the highlights of Saigon in one day
  • Enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a local restaurant
  • Comfortable guided tour with hotel pickup included

Activities
Discovery Adventure Daily Educational Explorer Family Historical Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-25 people

Tour Code
ITA-TSB 25

Departure Type
guaranteed

Tour Category
City Sightseeing

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
0 - 70

Ho Chi Minh City

Pickup Time:

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Ho Chi Minh City

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Visit Reunification Palace - symbol of Vietnam’s modern history

Itinerary

Day 1

In the morning:

At 8.00 am: Our Guide and car will meet you at your hotel in HCM city center and start the tour to explore HCM city.

The first place to visit in the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975. After Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Central Post Office. 

Continue on to Chinatown, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils make for some great photos. Then observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid.

In the afternoon:

Have Lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to visit War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. In courtyard massive military vehicles are for exhibition as well as tiger cages for the visitor to get a feel on how it was to be a prisoner during wartime. In the museum building itself, each floor will represent a separate theme from the war and the war crimes committed towards the Vietnamese people. We end the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale.

End of services. 

Included

  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat excursion on the Perfume River
  • Mineral water during transfers and sightseeing tours
  • Government taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • No accommodation included in this 1 day city tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off available for centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
  • International and domestic flights are not included
  • Airport transfer arrangements available upon request
  • Professional English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
  • Historical and cultural insights into Ho Chi Minh City’s landmarks and heritage
  • Lunch at a selected local restaurant
  • Opportunity to enjoy authentic Southern Vietnamese cuisine
  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off service included within Ho Chi Minh City center
  • Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Boat excursion on the Perfume River
  • Mineral water during transfers and sightseeing tours
  • Government taxes and service charges
  • Activity level: Easy
  • Ideal for travelers with limited time in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Comfortable walking shoes and lightweight clothing are recommended
  • The War Remnants Museum contains sensitive historical exhibits that some visitors may find emotional
  • Ben Thanh Market is a popular shopping destination where bargaining is common
  • Respectful attire is recommended when visiting religious and historical sites
  • Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round

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