Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Full Day

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Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Start your day visiting two iconic architectural landmarks the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office built between 1877 and 1883 by renowned designer Gustav Eiffel. The cathedral still remains an active church with services each day and is favoured backdrop for Vietnamese wedding photographs.Read moreMore about Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

From the cathedral, take a short stroll along Dong Khoi Street to the Opera House. From a bomb shelter to housing the parliamentary Lower House, the Opera House has had an interesting history. Restored in 1995 the Opera House has returned to its roots and is once again a theatre.Read moreMore about Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

The Independence Palace

Next, visit the Reunification Palace, once a symbol of the South Vietnamese Government. It was here on 30 April 1975, that the war ended when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates. See the war room, the banquet hall and the presidential office with the unusual gifts which have been receivedRead moreMore about The Independence Palace

War Remnants Museum

In the afternoon continue on to the War Remnants Museum. Here, your guide will tell the story of the city’s darkest and most tragic hours during the Vietnam War. The museum contains displays of military aircraft, weaponry and many photographs – some that are quite graphic in natureRead moreMore about War Remnants Museum

Phố Tàu Sài Gòn (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon is Vietnam’s largest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778; it’s also a place of great historical and cultural importance. Chinese minorities hid here from the Tay Son and subsequently had to rebuild the area twice following attack with as many as 70% estimated to have died trying to escape on boats. Those who survived settled and began selling a variety of Chinese products. During the Vietnam War Cholon was a thriving black market for US soldiers trading in American Army issue supplies.Read moreMore about Phố Tàu Sài Gòn (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

Ba Thien Hau Temple

Head to the Thien Hau Pagoda which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. With intricate friezes, carved tableaus and impressive incense coils make for some great photos. Read moreMore about Ba Thien Hau Temple

Binh Tay Market

Then observe street life with a cyclo ride through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from hats to dried squid!Read moreMore about Binh Tay Market