4-Hour Saigon City Tour with Colonial Landmarks and War Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the iconic Independence Palace, a historic landmark of Ho Chi Minh City
• 02 See notable French colonial architecture, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
• 03 Learn about the Indochina wars at the extensive War Remnants Museum
• 04 Enjoy a half-day orientation to Saigon's historic traces, cultural centers, and bustling life

Embark on a 4-hour tour of Saigon to discover its historic landmarks, cultural sites, and bustling city life. This half-day orientation tour is an ideal starting point for getting to know Ho Chi Minh City, with visits to the Independence Palace, notable French colonial architecture, and the War Remnants Museum.

Then visit the remarkable War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display covering both Indochina wars.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

4 Hours Exploring Saigon's Historic Landmarks

• Take a half-day trip to visit the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, which was built on the site of the former Norodom Palace.
• The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu.
• Continue to admire beautiful structures from the French colonial era, such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office.
• Then visit the remarkable War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display covering both Indochina wars. End of trip.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
• Admission fee

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses and drinks
• Tips

Know before you go

• Children aged 12 and above are considered adults for admission.
• Children aged 2-11 pay 75% of the adult price, while children under 2 are free.
• Pick-up is available for hotels in the following areas:

  Lý Tự Trọng, Lê Thánh Tôn, Trương Định, Nguyễn An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Lưu Văn Lang, Lê Anh Xuân, Đồng Khởi, Nguyễn Huệ, Thi Sách, Thủ Khoa Huân, Thái Văn Lung, Mạc Thị Bưởi, Hồ Huấn Nghiệp, Nguyễn Thái Bình, Lê Thị Hồng Gấm, Bùi Thị Xuân, Sương Nguyệt Ánh, Nguyễn Văn Cừ and Ký Con.

  For other locations, kindly head to meeting point no. 112 Tran Hung Dao Street to join the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour start

Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.