5-Hour Saigon City Tour with Markets, History, and Vietnamese Coffee

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Saigon's hidden alleys and back streets with an expert local guide
• 02 Explore a vibrant wet market and sample traditional Vietnamese snacks and drinks
• 03 Visit the Secret Weapon House and learn about its role in the 1968 Tet Offensive
• 04 Explore historic Thien Hau Temple in Chinatown
• 05 Enjoy an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant

Explore the heart of Saigon on a 5-hour journey through lively streets, historic sites, local markets, and hidden gems. Visit iconic landmarks, enjoy traditional snacks and drinks, and discover the city's fascinating history and culture through places such as the Secret Weapon House, Chinatown's traditional medical streets, and Thien Hau Temple. This tour is ideal for travellers seeking an authentic experience of Ho Chi Minh City.

Discover the Secret Weapon House, which was used by the Saigon Commandos to hide their arsenal in preparation for the Tet Offensive in 1968.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 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

Explore Saigon's Markets, History, and Hidden Corners

• 08:30 am: Meet your tour guide at your hotel and get ready to begin an exciting journey through Saigon.
• Explore the lively streets of the city, passing iconic buildings from the 1960s.
• Visit Ban Co Market, wander through this local wet market, and sample traditional snacks and drinks.
• Head to the Nguyễn Thiện Thuật Apartments in the back streets for a glimpse of old Saigon life.
• Discover the Secret Weapon House, which was used by the Saigon Commandos to hide their arsenal in preparation for the Tet Offensive in 1968.
• Take a break at a local coffee shop, where you will learn how to make authentic Vietnamese coffee.
• Pass through Chinatown, known for its traditional medical streets where locals have sought cures for centuries.
• Visit Thien Hau Temple and explore this historic temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess.
• Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant and savour authentic dishes.
• 01:30 pm: Return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
• Accident insurance
• Helmet
• Foods and drinks during the tour

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Drinks, unless specified
• Tips for the guide and driver

Know before you go

• Free pick-up and drop-off at hotels in District 1.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tour start

664 Nguyễn Đình Chiểu, Phường 4, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh 722000, Vietnam

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.