SGNSIC02 – HALF DAY SAIGON CITY TOUR

This half day city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer.

Notes:

Lunch option is only applied for morning tour
Please inform your choice to our tour-guide in advance.
Option 2 will apply to all tour dates EXCEPT Sunday and Vetnam Public holidays.

Please note that timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice. However, we will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan.

INCLUSIONS

Air-conditional minivan transfer
English-speaking guide
All admission fees
Lunch – Vietnamese noodle soup (optional)
Drinking water (01 bottle of 500ml/Person)
Local taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in District 1)

Duration: Halfday - 4 hours
Status: From 7.30 or 13.00 DAILY

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HALF DAY SAIGON CITY TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS

Half-day history and culture tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Learn about the Vietnam War at the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
Admire the French colonial architecture of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office.
Visit to Jade Emperor Pagoda
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Small-group tour ensures personalized attention

WHAT TO EXPECT

We will visit the following places of interest:

The Reunification Palace: Here on April 30^th, 1975 the Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict. The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine.

Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.

Jade Emperor Pagoda: Built in 1909 in honor of the supreme Taoist god, this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings.

At the end of your morning tour, you will have 2 options:

Option 1:Drop you back to the pick-up point.
Option 2: We can take you to a local restaurant in the city center, where you can enjoy Vietnamese noodle soup, and then make your own leisurely way back to your place.