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A collage of urban scenes with people, historic buildings, and a modern skyscraper. 1
A U.S. Air Force plane on display with a person standing in front of it. 2
An indoor exhibition with framed photographs on display. 3
A museum building with a helicopter and a tank on display. 4
A city square with modern buildings, palm trees, and people walking. 5
By VN BIKE TOUR
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,129 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover a different side of Ho Chi Minh City beyond the typical tourist attractions. This experience combines famous colonial landmarks with hidden local spots, historic apartment buildings, authentic cafés, and untold wartime stories that most visitors never discover.

    Travel comfortably by private car while exploring both the modern and historic sides of Saigon with a knowledgeable local guide. Unlike standard city tours, this experience focuses on storytelling, local culture, hidden gems, and real daily life in the city.

    Perfect for travelers who want a deeper, more authentic experience of Saigon away from crowded tourist routes.

Activity location

  • The Independence Palace
    • 106 Nguyen Du, District 1
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Silverland Ben Thanh
    • 14-16 Đường Lê Lai
    • 70000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Private Car

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Private Car
Pickup included

Price details
P 5,569.80 x 1 AdultP 5,569.80
Total
Price is P 5,569.80

Motorbike Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Motorbike Tour
Pickup included

Price details
P 3,129.10 x 1 AdultP 3,129.10
Total
Price is P 3,129.10

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English Speaking Guide(Surcharge for other language guide with private tour)
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Independence Palace

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside one of Ho Chi Minh City's most important historical landmarks and discover a site closely connected to the end of the Vietnam War. Explore the palace's grand reception rooms, presidential offices, meeting halls, underground command rooms, and preserved interiors while your guide shares stories about its history and architecture. See the historic tanks displayed on the palace grounds and learn about the events of April 30, 1975, when tanks entered the palace grounds, marking a defining moment in Vietnam's reunification

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Admire the elegant French colonial architecture of the Saigon Opera House and nearby historic landmarks such as the Continental Hotel and Caravelle Hotel. Learn about Saigon during the French Indochina era and discover stories connected to journalists, diplomats, and wartime history.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic French colonial landmarks. Travelers can admire the cathedral’s impressive red-brick architecture while learning about the cultural and religious influence of the French period in Vietnam.

Central Post Office

  • 20m
Explore the beautiful Central Post Office, one of the finest examples of French colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed with classical European influences, this historic building remains one of the city’s most photographed landmarks.

War Remnants Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the War Remnants Museum, one of Ho Chi Minh City's most significant historical museums. Explore exhibitions featuring photographs, documents, military equipment, and artifacts that provide insight into the Vietnam War and its lasting impact. Walk through the indoor galleries and outdoor displays while your guide provides historical context and explains key events from the war. See preserved military vehicles, aircraft, and other exhibits while gaining a deeper understanding of this important period in Vietnam's modern history.

Location

Activity location

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    The Independence Palace
    • 106 Nguyen Du, District 1
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Silverland Ben Thanh
    • 14-16 Đường Lê Lai
    • 70000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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