4-Hour Saigon Walking Tour with Vietnamese Coffee and Sunset Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the War Remnants Museum for a poignant historical perspective
• 02 Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Reunification Palace
• 03 Admire the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office
• 04 Indulge in the unique flavours of Vietnamese filter coffee
• 05 Witness a breathtaking sunset from Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street by the Saigon River

Embark on a 4-hour private walking tour of Saigon City, combining history, architecture, local coffee culture, and a sunset stroll. Visit the War Remnants Museum for a poignant historical perspective, then explore the grandeur of the Reunification Palace. Admire French colonial landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, enjoy Vietnamese filter coffee at an old coffee shop, and end the experience on Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street by the Saigon River at sunset.

We will also visit an old coffee shop to try one of Vietnam's unique coffee styles, Vietnamese filter coffee.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saigon Landmarks, Coffee Culture, and Sunset Walk

• We will meet at the meeting point and begin at the War Remnants Museum, formerly known as "The House for Displaying War Crimes of American Imperialism and the Puppet Government." We will spend about 45 minutes here.
• After that, we will walk along the huge park and take a short break at a local drinks stall to enjoy lemon juice or iced tea. We will then continue to the symbolic site associated with Saigon's fall, the Reunification Palace, where we will explore the interior for about 45 minutes.
• Continuing through the park, we will encounter many examples of French colonial heritage, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office - two of the most beautiful buildings in Vietnam.
• We will also visit an old coffee shop to try one of Vietnam's unique coffee styles, Vietnamese filter coffee. Then we will continue discovering the city through City Hall, the Opera House, and a walking street linked to the Saigon River, where you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tickets for all historical places:
  • War Remnants Museum
  • Independence Palace
  • Central Post Office
  • City Hall
  • Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street
  • Opera House
  • Some ancient hotels
  • Visit to an old coffee shop with Vietnamese filter coffee
  • Lemon juice
• Drinks:
  • A bottle of water
  • A cup of coffee
• Lovely English-speaking guide
• Photos will be sent to you after the tour
• All entrance fees are included in the tour

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam

Tour start

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.