Vietnam · City Tours

8-Hour Saigon City and Local Village Tour with Eco Village Visit

8 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Combine Saigon's local neighborhoods and major landmarks in one full-day visit
  • 02 Explore a peaceful village area for a different side of bustling Saigon
  • 03 Visit a local wet market to see everyday shopping like local people
  • 04 Marvel at the architecture of the Jade Emperor Temple
  • 05 See Saigon must-see sites including City Hall, the Opera House, and Central Post Office

Discover the unseen parts of Saigon and its local surroundings on this full-day tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Explore key landmarks such as City Hall, the Jade Emperor Temple, the Opera House, the Central Post Office, and Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, while also venturing into a peaceful village area beyond the city's busy streets. This experience combines local life, cultural heritage, and historic highlights in one day.

Explore Saigon Eco Village, a place famous for picnics and fishing on weekends.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English, Malay

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Unseen Saigon and Local Village Discovery

  • Visit the unseen parts of Saigon and discover the local area, combining many parts of the city in one full-day visit. Explore the local village area to experience another peaceful side of this crowded city.

  • We will pick you up from your hotel. The morning city exploration covers uniquely local places in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

  • Explore Saigon Eco Village, a place famous for picnics and fishing on weekends. Get an introduction to how rice is grown and how fish are caught in this unseen part of Saigon. Enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer in Vietnamese style here.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with local specialties, then head to the city center to discover the history and culture of Saigon with visits to:

    • A local wet market that sells fresh meat, fish, produce, and other perishable goods.

    • The Jade Emperor Temple, a Taoist pagoda.

    • City Hall, the Opera House, and the Central Post Office.

    • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, the most impressive cathedral in Vietnam.

    • The War Museum or Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace.

    • The CIA building in Saigon for a Saigon helicopter photo.

  • Return on time to board the cruise ship at the end of the private tour.

Saigon Eco Village, Jade Emperor Temple, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

Where this trip takes you

Saigon Eco Village, Jade Emperor Temple, Saigon Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation with A/C
  • English-speaking Vietnamese tour guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled drinking water in the car/bus
  • All entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Beverages/drinks with the meal (if any)
  • Personal expenses
  • Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hồ Chí Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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