Ho Chi Minh City Essential Walking Tour
Joined 2024
This guided walking tour is a great way to learn about Vietnamese culture and to discover the city’s colorful history, from the founding of the city, through the French colonization and the time of the Vietnam war up until the 21st century, plus the best kept secrets and hidden gems.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Bitexco Financial Tower
- At schedule, we will meet at Bitexco Financial Tower - entrance to the Saigon Skydeck which is opposite Như Lan Bakery.
Saigon Coty Untold Stories
We'll take you on an uncovering journey into the city of Ho Chi Minh, revealing secrets you've never heard before.
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street
Walk to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street where is flanked by some beautiful French colonial architectural wonders like the People’s Comittee, the Rex Hotel and a luxury shopping mall. In front of the People’s Committee you find a statue of Uncle Ho Chi Minh and a fountain show by night.
The independence palace
Walk to the Ho Chi minh city’s most iconic building: Reunification Hall (outside visit only). Formerly called the Presidential Palace, images of the building were seen around the world on 30 April 1975 when tanks stormed the gates as Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese. Hear the echoes of time while taking photos of this historic downtown site.
The City People's Committee Building
The President Ho Chi Minh Statue which is located in front of Saigon's People's Committee Building in Nguyen Hue walking street
Saigon Opera House
Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Caravelle Hotel, Continental Hotel - the 1st hotel in Saigon
Saigon's Paris Square
Take a look at some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France. Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam's largest post office.
Ending Point
The Central Book Street (Please take a cab to return back to hotel)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guiding Services
Admission Tickets
Personal expense
Taxi fees to reach meeting point
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
I provide private and customizable tours
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Joseph T.
Goooooood morning, Vietnam!
I am Joseph, an experienced travel planner and licensed tourist guide in Ho Chi Minh City. I organize day and multi-day tours in and around popular destinations in Vietnam such as Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city.
I'm dedicated full-time helping people enjoy their holidays in my beautiful country. Over the last ten years I have organized and led some hundred tour groups in Vietnam, making me one of the most experienced tour guides here. All my tours are customized according to your interest, needs and requests.
$120/ per group
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