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Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour

Activity Duration (4 to 8 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour
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Overview

About

Experience the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh with a half-day private tour. Get a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the locals.

What you'll do

If you only have limited time in Vietnam's second city, consider a half-day tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to Ho Chi Minh City. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors, as it takes you between highlights such as Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in air-conditioned comfort. You also have the choice of a morning or afternoon departure, depending on your schedule.

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsYour tour guide will to meet you at the Lobby in your hotel (Apartment)
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Transportations: New air-condition vehicle transfer.
  • English speaking tour guide.
  • 02 Bottle mineral water per person
  • Sightseeing and entrances fees at local guide
  • Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
  • Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum

What is not included?

  • Beverage, Tips
  • Others not mentioned in the price above.
  • Lunch

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Meet your host

MJ
Ms Pham Journey
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This full-day tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

The Independence Palace
1

The Independence Palace

Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The Independence Palace

On April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of VietnamRead moreMore about The Independence Palace

2

War Remnants Museum

Stop: 75 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
War Remnants Museum

Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the 'Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching and is dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.Read moreMore about War Remnants Museum

3

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

(Notes: Maintenance )Notre Dam Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dam Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post office, Read moreMore about Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

4

Central Post Office

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Central Post Office

Notre Dam Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dam Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post officeRead moreMore about Central Post Office

5

Ben Thanh Market

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Ben Thanh Market

Ben Thanh Market welcomes more than 10,000 visitors per day to shop and visit. The market has nearly 1,500 booths with more than 6,000 small businesses selling wholesale and retail items from consumables to luxury goods.[1] Currency exchanges are not required by some vendors but most prefer Vietnam's currencyRead moreMore about Ben Thanh Market

6

Emperor Jade Pagoda

Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Emperor Jade Pagoda

Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda is famous in Ho Chi Minh City for a set of about 100 statues made from cardboard that depicts a meeting of genies with the Jade Emperor. It has now become a favorite destination of tourists. During his recent official visit to Vietnam, US President Barack Obama visited this pagoda. Read moreMore about Emperor Jade Pagoda

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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