Tour in a group with max of 6 guests, see the best of Saigon in a day with an insider locally born. Experience the local culture, lifestyle, culinary art and learn history lessons while visiting "must see" historic colonial landmarks. Refresh at the famous rooftop garden in town with view over iconic tower and Nguyen Hue walking street.
Hiep Phuoc / Saigon port
8 hours, from US$175pp
Private Tour
JOURNEY
Overview
Overview
Experience the local culture, lifestyle, and culinary art of Saigon, and learn about its rich history. Visit the “must-see” historic colonial landmarks and ride a local pedicab, known as an “Xich lo,” in Chinatown. Refresh at the famous Roof Top garden “The Five O’Clock Follies” in town with a view over the iconic tower and the walking street. Lunch at a famous contemporary Vietnamese restaurant.
JOURNEY
Highlights
- Tour in a small group with a maximum of 6 guests
- Experience the pedicab ride in the Chinatown of Saigon
- Visit the famous Sea Goddess temple, built in 1760 by the original Chinese
- Venture into the French Quarter, enjoy an authentic Vietnamese coffee at a secret weapon storage
- Taste the authentic Vietnamese cuisine with the Chef’s selected menu at a local restaurant
- Enjoy a refreshing drink at a renowned rooftop bar with a gorgeous view
- Tour the city’s landmarks: Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Fito Medicinal Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, and Fine Arts Museum.
Highlights
- Tour in a small group with a maximum of 6 guests
- Experience the pedicab ride in the Chinatown of Saigon
- Visit the famous Sea Goddess temple, built in 1760 by the original Chinese
- Venture into the French Quarter, enjoy an authentic Vietnamese coffee at a secret weapon storage
- Taste the authentic Vietnamese cuisine with the Chef’s selected menu at a local restaurant
- Enjoy a refreshing drink at a renowned rooftop bar with a gorgeous view
- Tour the city’s landmarks: Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Fito Medicinal Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, and Fine Arts Museum.
JOURNEY
Itinerary
Take a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon before 1975, the largest melting pot of Vietnam, with a population of 10 million. Explore Chinatown on a private pedicab ride through its narrow streets, shop at the Binh Tay wholesale market, and then visit the 1760 Sea Goddess Temple. Next, explore the historic French Quarter, then stop by a local secret weapon storage facility since 1946 for a true Vietnamese coffee experience, “Cafe Sua Da”. Walk along the local hidden alleys to the venerable Thich Quang Duc monument, who self-immolated at the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Cach Mang Thang Tam street on Jun 11th, 1963.
Visit the “must see” War Remnants museum in district 3, then take a short walk to the nearby Presidential Palace, which was once the headquarters of South Vietnam until April 30th, 1975. Visit the Basilica of Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Gustav Eiffel-designed Saigon Post Office, 1886-1891. Stroll along the Rue Catinat, now Dong Khoi Street, and visit the city’s landmarks: Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall, Caravelle Hotel, and Continental Hotel.
Lunch at a local restaurant in an old French opium refinery courtyard restaurant with the Chef’s selected Vietnamese set menu. Free time for shopping along Dong Khoi street, before sitting down at the renowned Roof Top bar for a drink. It’s time to unwind and relax after a long day of history lessons and real-life stories from an insider.
Note: This experience can be fully customized to meet your specific expectations, dates, timeframe, and travel interests. Please contact our travel advisor for further assistance.
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Itinerary
Take a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon before 1975, the largest melting pot of Vietnam, with a population of 10 million. Explore Chinatown on a private pedicab ride through its narrow streets, shop at the Binh Tay wholesale market, and then visit the 1760 Sea Goddess Temple. Next, explore the historic French Quarter, then stop by a local secret weapon storage facility since 1946 for a true Vietnamese coffee experience, “Cafe Sua Da”. Walk along the local hidden alleys to the venerable Thich Quang Duc monument, who self-immolated at the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Cach Mang Thang Tam street on Jun 11th, 1963.
Visit the “must see” War Remnants museum in district 3, then take a short walk to the nearby Presidential Palace, which was once the headquarters of South Vietnam until April 30th, 1975. Visit the Basilica of Saigon, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Gustav Eiffel-designed Saigon Post Office, 1886-1891. Stroll along the Rue Catinat, now Dong Khoi Street, and visit the city’s landmarks: Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Hall, Caravelle Hotel, and Continental Hotel.
Lunch at a local restaurant in an old French opium refinery courtyard restaurant with the Chef’s selected Vietnamese set menu. Free time for shopping along Dong Khoi street, before sitting down at the renowned Roof Top bar for a drink. It’s time to unwind and relax after a long day of history lessons and real-life stories from an insider.
Note: This experience can be fully customized to meet your specific expectations, dates, timeframe, and travel interests. Please contact our travel advisor for further assistance.
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Saigon City
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Traditional Vietnamese Coffee Style
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Vietnamese Baguette: "Banh Mi"
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Basilica Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
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JOURNEY
Dates & Prices
Dates of operation: We operate this tour daily and highly recommend booking in advance, at least 48 hours before the desired departure time, to ensure we can provide the best possible service for you. FYI, this trip can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$175/person, with a maximum of 6 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> All entrance and admission fees for museums
> A nice lunch at the local restaurant + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the port gate in district 4, 7, or Phu My
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact us or WhatsApp our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 to receive a better price.
Dates & Prices
Dates of operation: We operate this tour daily and highly recommend booking in advance, at least 48 hours before the desired departure time, to ensure we can provide the best possible service for you. FYI, this trip can be fully tailored to meet your expected departure time, dates, and travel interests.
Price per person: from US$175/person, with a maximum of 6 persons.
What’s included:
> Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide escort
> Round-trip transferred on a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
> All entrance and admission fees for museums
> A nice lunch at the local restaurant + 1 unit of drink: mineral water/soft drink/juice/local beer
> Complimentary pick up at your hotel lobby in district 1, 3, or Nha Rong port gate in district 4
What’s not included:
> Gratuities for your tour guide & driver
> 3.5% extra for tour payment made via Credit card or Payment link
Extra information that you need to know before you book this trip:
> Pick up and drop off will be at hotels in districts 1 & 3, or at the port gate in district 4, 7, or Phu My
> Guest, to let our travel advisor know if there’s a food allergy or special food request upon placing your booking
For a group request of more than 30 guests, please contact us or WhatsApp our hotline at (+84) 888-998-919 to receive a better price.
