Experience the spirit of Saigon with a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, where you can explore the rich history and culture. Visit famous sites like the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Learn about the impact of war at the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum.
Take a cyclo ride through the narrow streets of Cholon and try your hand at bargaining for great deals at Binh Tay Market.
Highlights
- Experiencing the vibrancy of Saigon on a full-day guided tour
- Visiting iconic city highlights such as the Reunification Palace and Opera House
- Learning about the history of Saigon at the War Remnants Museum
- Exploring Saigon’s unique and bustling Chinatown and Thien Hau Pagoda
Price includes:
- Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
- Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Service charges and government VAT tax
Itinerary ideas
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Start your day by visiting two famous buildings: the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. These structures were built between 1877 and 1883 by the well-known designer Gustav Eiffel. The cathedral is still an active church with services every day, and many Vietnamese people love to take wedding photos there.
After visiting the cathedral, take a short walk down Dong Khoi Street to the Opera House. This building has a really interesting history. It used to be a bomb shelter and later became a home for the parliamentary Lower House. It was restored in 1995 and is now back to being a theater.
Next, head to the Reunification Palace, which was a symbol of the South Vietnamese Government. On April 30, 1975, the war ended here when a North Vietnamese Army tank broke through the gates. You can see the war room, the banquet hall, and the presidential office, which has some unusual gifts that have been received over the years.
In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum. Your guide will tell you about the sad and difficult times the city faced during the Vietnam War. The museum has displays of military aircraft, weapons, and many photographs, some of which are quite graphic.
Then, head to Cho Lon, which is the city’s Chinatown, and visit Thien Hau Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. The pagoda has beautiful carvings and amazing incense coils, making it a great place for photos. Finally, enjoy a cyclo ride through the narrow streets to Binh Tay Market, where you can buy everything from hats to dried squid!
What our clients say about us
John
20 December 2024 ★★★★★The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Battle, had heaps of actual photos. Was very passionate about it, and extremely grateful for the help given by Australia to the local communities at the time.
Jeremy
19 December 2024 ★★★★★Stephen arranged a private tour to non-tourist locations that i wished to see. It included guides, drivers, air transportation, airport pickup and dropoff and hotel accommodations. The service was excellent and everything went extremely smooth. I was completely satisfied with the service he provided and I highly recommend him.
Steven
21 November 2024 ★★★★★Alex was an incredible tour guide for the Cu Chi tunnels trip myself and my friends took. He brought the good vibes and had excellent English. He taught us so much about the history of Saigon / Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnam War. 100% recommend this tour.
Naad
26 December 2024 ★★★★★Our group of 6 couples traveled from North to South Vietnam through many cities in 18- days tour. Stephen, from My Way Travel, provided quality service in the planning and organizing our trip, and he was very patient with our changes. The hotels were great; especially in Hoi An, Hanoi and Saigon, as we were within walking distance of the restaurants, shops, and markets. Our personal tour guides in every city were respectful, knowledgeable, and ensured our safety. They guided us through many beautiful places from caves in Halong Bay in the North, to the historical city of Hoi An in central Vietnam, to the picturesque Mekong Delta in the South. Furthermore, every guide recommended fantastic places for regional food specialties. This was a great and memorable experience! We highly recommend their service and will definitely contact Stephen for our next tour.
Alex Boshoff
19 April 2024 ★★★★★Our Thailand Vietnam Bike Tour was very well managed. The teams took great care of us, they support van was always available when needed. The food was excellent. We loved all the restaurent. The accommodations were great, offering a variety of options from resorts to boutique hotels to city hotels, all of which were comfortable. Biking on and off-road was enjoyable. The people in both countries are warm, welcoming & kind. The experience in the Mekong Delta was fantasic. We definitely recommend this trip.
Erik
19 December 2024 ★★★★★Absolutely amazing service that made our trip amazing. We traveled in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. At all destinations we had amazing tour guides and plans for full days of fun and traveling. Every tour guide was nice, informative, and made our time in each destination amazing. Using Steven is a must if you plan to go to asia
Scott
26 December 2024 ★★★★★The host of our hotel in Saigon (Stephen from the My Way hotel) booked us a tailor-made stay in the Mekong Delta. We didn't worry about anything and the stay met our expectations. The first day we visited the Mekong Delta by boat (Ben Tre and Can Tho) with many tastings. We spent the night in a 4 star hotel with swimming pool in Can Tho. The next day we visited the floating market on the Mekong (coffee on a shopping boat and breakfast at the hotel). In the afternoon we were taken by taxi to a port near Soc Trang which allowed us to take the boat early the next day to go to the island of Con Dao. It is a magnificent island where we were able to hike and enjoy the beautiful views. A great stay, thank you Stephen
