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Make the most of 1 day in Ho Chi Minh City with a vibrant 1-day tour that captures the city’s spirit. This unforgettable city tour takes you to visit iconic landmarks like the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral. Plus, you can enjoy a scenic Saigon River waterbus ride and the bustling streets of Chinatown. Along the way, enjoy authentic flavors at a local restaurant and discover hidden corners with a guided local tour. This journey promises culture, history, and charm in just one day!
Highlights
- Explore Independence (Reunification) Palace, a historic city landmark.
- Admire Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
- Discover Vietnam’s history at the War Remnants Museum.
- Wander through Chinatown: Cho Lon Market & Thien Hau Pagoda.
- Enjoy a scenic Saigon River waterbus ride with views of Landmark 81 and District 2.
- Capture stunning city moments and experience the vibrant soul of Saigon.
Inclusion
Included
- AC Car
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- 1 Main Meal for lunch
- All entrance fees
- Travel Insurance
- 1 bottle/day per guest
Not Included
- VAT
- Personal expenses outside the program.
Itinerary
Start your morning by visiting Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace. This iconic landmark of Ho Chi Minh City was designed by the renowned architect Ngo Viet Thu.
Next, admire beautiful French Colonial architecture, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Then, visit the War Remnants Museum, which showcases extensive exhibits on the Indochina wars.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your afternoon city tour. Explore the city’s Western side, riding to Cho Lon (Big Market) and the Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown.
Continue to Bach Dang Harbor, where, after checking in your waterbus tickets and settling in, the boat departs. During the ride, enjoy unique views of the city’s commercial and residential highlights, including Vinhomes Central Park, Landmark 81 Tower, Bitexco Financial Tower, and the peaceful greenery of District 2. Capture stunning moments along the way.
Discover the soul of Saigon through the Saigon River, gaining a deeper understanding of this land once called the “Paris of Indochina” or the “Pearl of the Far East.”
– Return to the meeting point. End of the trip.
Confirmation
- You’ll see an on-screen confirmation immediately after booking.
- A confirmation email and ticket will be sent to your registered email address shortly after.
- If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, please:
– Check your spam or junk folder.
– Contact us via email or text — we’re happy to assist!
Additional Info
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes and clothing
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Camera or smartphone
- Light raincoat or umbrella
Other Useful Info
- Unused services are non-refundable if not caused by the tour operator’s fault.
- The tour guide might change the order of activities during your tour to match real-time conditions. But you’ll still visit all the places listed in the itinerary.
- Customers are fully responsible for their own health and must inform the tour operator of any medical conditions in advance.
- Please take care of your personal belongings throughout the trip. The tour operator is not liable for any loss of money, valuables, or property.
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge (parents take care of their own children, eat, and visit attractions if any)
- Children from 4 years old to 9 years old are charged 75% of the adult tour price. Separate meals and sleeping with parents are covered with scenic tickets.
- Children 10 years old and older are charged the same price as adults.
- 2 Adults can only come with 1 child (Free of charge), the 2nd child or more pay the tour price
Payment & Policies
- Cancellation of the tour right after booking the tour will be subject to a 10% penalty of the tour fee, and air ticket and train tickets will be according to the regulations
- 10 days before the tour (calculated by working days), you will be fined 30% of the land tour, and the air ticket and train will be according to regulations.
- One week before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 40% of the land tour fee, and the air ticket, the train ticket will be according to the regulations
- 03 days before the date of the tour, there will be a penalty of 80% of the land tour fee, air ticket, and train tickets will be according to regulations
- 02 days before the tour date, 100% of the land tour fee will be charged, air ticket and train tickets will be subject to regulations
- Payment: online, bank transfer, or cash
FAQs
The tour covers Independence (Reunification) Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Cho Lon Market, Thien Hau Pagoda, and a Saigon River waterbus ride.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour.
Moderate walking is required, mostly around landmarks and markets. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Yes, transportation is included for the city tour and the waterbus ride along the Saigon River.
Yes, children are welcome. Please specify their age when booking, as some sites may have restrictions.
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