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Ho Chi Minh City Icons: Half-Day History & Highlights Tour

  • 1/2 day
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Price/Person:

$42

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Overview

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City on this engaging tour. Visit significant landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post Office. Explore the Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown, then conclude your journey at a lacquerware factory, witnessing the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Vietnamese products. Immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage and captivating stories.

Schedule

Day 1

HO CHI MINH CITY

Our car will come to your hotel to pick you up and our tour guide will provide all the information about each place for you.

  • Our tour begins at the War Remnants Museum, a poignant and powerful portrayal of the devastating futility of war through gripping artifacts and emotional narratives.
  • Next, we’ll visit the Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), a beautifully preserved historical site that once served as the residence and office of the President of the Republic of Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s.
  • We will also explore the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece built in 1880, and the stunning Central Post Office, a testament to colonial-era design completed between 1886 and 1891. 
  • Continuing our journey, we’ll make our way to Thien Hau Pagoda in Cholon, a stunning Chinese-style temple dedicated to Thien Hau, the revered Lady of the Sea, also known as Mazu, offering a serene and spiritual glimpse into the city’s cultural heart.

Our final stop will be a Vietnamese lacquerware factory, where you can observe the intricate process of creatin.

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Regulations

Inclusions:

  • Air-conditioned car.
  • Licensed, English-speaking tour guide.
  • All entrance fees, sightseeing and show as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 1 bottle of purified water/person/day.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • VAT.

Exclusions: 

  • Tips for driver and guide.
  • Vietnam visa for foreign tourists. 
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Tour Price & Supplement
Guest
Tour Price

Adult
(Ages 11 and above)

$42/person

Children
(Ages 4 - 10)

$32.25/person

Children
(Under 3 years old)

Free

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Tour Information

  • Main destination: HO CHI MINH CITY
  • Highlights:
    • Historical Insights: Explore the powerful exhibits at the War Remnants Museum, revealing the impacts of war.
    • Architectural Wonders: Visit iconic landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, showcasing French colonial architecture.
    • Cultural Richness: Discover the beauty of Thien Hau Pagoda in vibrant Chinatown.
    • Artisan Craftsmanship: Witness the intricate process of traditional lacquerware production at a local factory.
  • Duration: 1/2 day
  • Suitable for children: Yes

Price/Person:

$42

Exchange rate:

25.690VND/USD

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