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Duration5
DestinationHo Chi Minh City
GuestsFlexible
Tour typeTour
Overview
Explore Ho Chi Minh City on a flexible city tour you can take by night, by day, or as a full day. The route takes in Saigon's icons: the Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, the Thien Hau Pagoda and Binh Tay Market in Cho Lon, plus a Water Bus ride on the Saigon River with views of Landmark 81 and the Bitexco tower. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to take in Saigon's history, architecture and rhythm of life in one neat tour.
Highlights
- Independence Palace: Visit the presidential palace of the former Republic of Vietnam (pre-1975), which marks the event that ended the Vietnam War.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral & Saigon Central Post Office: Admire two of the city's most famous French colonial landmarks (viewed from outside while the cathedral is under restoration).
- War Remnants Museum: Explore artefacts, photographs and historical documents reflecting the marks of the Vietnam War.
- Thien Hau Temple – Cho Lon: Visit this ancient temple of the Chinese community, dedicated to Lady Thien Hau, patron goddess of fishermen and seafarers.
- Binh Tay Market (Cho Lon): Stroll through Ho Chi Minh City's largest wholesale market and soak up the lively trading atmosphere of the locals.
- Saigon River Water Bus experience: Take in the cityscape from the Saigon River, with views of modern icons like Landmark 81 and Bitexco Financial Tower.
Pickup service: hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon and Tan Dinh wards). Guests outside District 1 please come to the meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao, Ben Thanh ward) before 7:15.
Detailed itinerary:
Daytime departure:
- 07:30 – 08:00 – Pick-up at your hotel or meeting point in District 1.
- 08:30 – Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Hall), a historic site linked to many key events in Vietnam.
- 09:30 – Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral (from outside) and the Saigon Central Post Office, two striking French colonial buildings.
- 10:30 – Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the history and marks of the Vietnam War.
- 12:00 – Drop-off at your hotel or the original meeting point. End of the program.
Evening departure:
- 12:30 – 13:00 – Pick-up at your hotel or meeting point in District 1.
- 13:30 – Visit Thien Hau Temple, a famous ancient temple of the Chinese community in Cho Lon.
- 14:30 – Explore Binh Tay Market (Cho Lon), Ho Chi Minh City's largest wholesale market, full of lively trade and local culture.
- 16:00 – Enjoy the Saigon River Water Bus, taking in the whole city from the water and the iconic buildings along both banks.
- 18:00 – Drop-off at your hotel or the original meeting point. End of the program.
Full-day departure
- 07:30 – 08:00 – Pick-up at hotels in District 1.
- 08:30 – Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Hall), a famous historic site linked to many key events in Vietnam.
- 09:30 – Stop at Notre-Dame Cathedral (from outside) and the Saigon Central Post Office, two distinctive French colonial icons.
- 10:30 – Visit the War Remnants Museum to learn about the history and marks of the Vietnam War.
- 12:00 – Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
- 13:30 – Visit Thien Hau Temple, a famous ancient temple of the Chinese community in Cho Lon.
- 14:30 – Explore Binh Tay Market (Cho Lon), a bustling wholesale market rich in local culture and life.
- 16:30 – Enjoy the Saigon River Water Bus, relaxing and admiring the city's modern skyline from a different perspective.
- 18:00 – Drop-off at your hotel or meeting point. End of the program.
Included
✅ Included
- Transfer service
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- 1 bottle of mineral water
- Wet wipes
❌ Excluded
- Travel insurance
- Additional food and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Policy
Cancellation & refund
TICKET CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
🔹 Cancelling 48 hours or more before departure
100% of the ticket value is refunded.
🔹 Cancelling between 24 and 48 hours before departure
50% of the ticket value is refunded.
🔹 Cancelling within 24 hours of departure, or not showing up at the pick-up point
No refund applies.
🔹 Refund processing time
Refunds are expected to take 07 – 14 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
👶 Child policy
👶 Child policy
Under 1 m: free of charge, eats and sleeps with the parents.
From 1 m to 1.39 m: child rate — sleeps with the parents, with an own meal and an own entrance ticket.
From 1.4 m: charged as an adult.
PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR)
🚐✨ PICK-UP & DROP-OFF POLICY (TOUR)
📍 1. Coverage
Applies to guests staying within the city centre area.
Outside this area a surcharge may apply, or guests may need to make their own way to the meeting point.
⏰ 2. Pick-up time
Please be ready 10–15 minutes in advance.
The vehicle waits no longer than 10–15 minutes past the agreed time.
📌 3. Pick-up point
Pick-up at the hotel lobby or the confirmed meeting point.
If the vehicle cannot access the location, guests are kindly asked to walk to the nearest point as directed.
🏁 4. Drop-off
Drop-off at the original pick-up point within the city centre area.
A surcharge may apply for drop-off at a different location.
⚠️ 5. Important notes
Arriving late or failing to show up is treated as a No Show and is non-refundable.
Timings may change due to traffic, weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
🌍 Policy for foreign guests
🌍 Policy for foreign guests
💰 Service fee: 700,000 VND / group / day
📌 The fee applies to one group for one day, regardless of the number of guests in the group.
⚠️ Right to refuse service
⚠️ Right to refuse service
Go365 reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service whenever the safety and the quality of service for the traveller cannot be guaranteed.
FAQ
What time options are there?
Three — an evening city tour, a daytime one, or the full day.
Where does the tour go?
Dinh Độc Lập (Independence Palace), the Nhà thờ Đức Bà (Notre-Dame Cathedral) and Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, the Thiên Hậu pagoda in Chợ Lớn, the Bình Tây market, plus a ride on the Sài Gòn river water bus.
What is the water bus?
A river bus line on the Sài Gòn river, from which you see the city's landmarks from the water.
What is at chợ Bình Tây?
It is the largest wholesale market in Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, in the heart of Chợ Lớn, where the trading rhythm of the Chinese community is at its most visible.
How are children charged?
Children are charged 75% of the adult rate.
What does the tour price include?
Transfers, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees, one bottle of mineral water and a wet towel. Travel insurance, extra food and drink, tips and personal expenses are charged separately.
Need help?
📞 +84 789 900 077
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