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Walking Saigon City Tour 4 hours
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Joined 2025
A little walking tour around the central part of Saigon enabling you to obtain a general view of how life is going on here. You 'll visit the Independence Palace-the former “White House” of the South Vietnam, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, a famous French legacy, the Central Post Office-another French building, The French-built Opera House of Saigon, and the French-built City Hall; then finally, you may find the answer for the question “why the French called this city: The Pearl of the far East?”
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel lobby
- You may want to come to your hotel lobby about 5 minutes before the appointment; then I will meet you there.
The Independence Palace
It was built between 1962 and 1966 by the South Vietnam government. On 30th April 1975, the North Vietnam Communist army took it over. It has been opened for visitors later. It has 4 floors and a bomb-bunker. We will spend 1 hour to see the whole building
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon was built between 1877 and 1880 by the French Colonial Government in Indochina. Today, it has become a popular tourist spot in Saigon. We will not go inside the Church because it’s being renovated and not ready to be reopened for visitor
The Saigon Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office was built between 1886 and 1891, during which time it was modernized from an earlier building. Designed by architects Villedieu and Foulhoux, its exterior features a combination of European and Eastern architectural styles and has become a beloved landmark and symbol of Ho Chi Minh City
The Saigon Opera House
The Saigon Opera House was built in 1898 by the French architect – Eugene Ferret, following the “flamboyant” style of the French Third Republic. The theater is now a venue for many high profile events and cultural – entertainment activities of the city. You will take pictures from outside only.
The City Hall
It was the French colonial city hall built between 1898 and 1908. Its French builders drew inspiration from town halls in Europe that is why it was called Hotel de Ville of Saigon. The building was known as the City Hall of Saigon before 1975, now the headquarters of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City. You will take pictures from outside only.
Ben Thanh Market
A largest market in downtown Saigon where a lot of tourists want to visit. It has almost everything you may want to buy as: clothes, T-shirts with slogan or propaganda, bags, crafts, gifts, local coffee, snake wines, and so on. You can bargain really hard with the sellers there as playing a tricky game in which you can practice your own negotiation ability…
Ending Point
back to your hotel at 12:00
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
● Entrance tickets 1$/P
● Water and meals
Tour Important Information
● This tour involves a lot of walking, you should wear non-slip shoes or sandals and be in good physical condition.
● You should prepare hats, sunscreen, poncho, water, some cash
Important message from the supplier
Because we are using Grab Car service for the tours with me, so you should download the Grab App from the Play Store first; then open the App and create an account. Make sure your phone have internet connection. How to book a Grab car for each tour?
● For the Cu Chi Tunnels tour which lasts 5 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we meet at your hotel.
● For the Full-day City Tour which lasts 5 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we finish the walking tour in Downtown.
● For the Cu Chi Tunnels and Half-day City tour lasting 7 hours, please select “Rent a car for 6 hours and 90 km” after we meet at your hotel.
Thank you
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 2025
About Tour Guide Victor N.
I am an English speaking tour guide in Saigon who is specialized in Cu Chi Tunnels Trip. I spent 15 years taking tourists to that place every week. I created a historical video which explains the Vietnam War and the tunnels system. I play the video in the vehicle while we are going to the tunnel from the hotel; and the tourists enjoy it very much. Of course, I also do other tours as City tour, Mekong Delta…
$40/ per group
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