Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): Private Tour with a Local Guide
Your expert local guide will show you the city’s best parts, including many hidden secrets. On this walking tour, you will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customized to your needs. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.

WHY CHOOSE THIS TOUR?
• Explore plenty of hidden secrets and feel like a local
• See the main sightseeing points such as Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
• Explore hidden secrets such Saigon Japan Town
ITINERARY
Standard sightseeing places we can easily visit during the tour are:
• Ben Thanh Market: The most famous shopping destination for tourists where you can buy local handicrafts, branded items, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs.
• Saigon Central Post Office: Largest post office and oldest colonial structure. It is a vital part of Ho Chi Minh’s city’s colonial legacy.
• Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: Breathtaking architecture of stained-glass windows, elaborate stone carvings and spires which reach heights of over 100 meters
• Independence Palace: Historical monument for witnessing significant changes in Saigon’s history.
• War Remnants Museum: Museum that shows the evolution of the gruesome Vietnam War.
• Cu Chi Tunnels: Extensive tunnel system used by Viet Cong soldiers as shelter, hospital and hiding place for food and weapons. This attraction is located outside of the city and needs at least a half day to visit.
Some examples of hidden secrets we can visit:
• Saigon Waterbus: Enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Saigon River with excellent views of the city, a perfect activity for sunset.
• Secret weapon bunker: Nearly three tons of weapons from the Vietnam War still remain in this small, hidden museum.
• Ho Thi Ky Food Street: Some of the best street food in Vietnam
• Bitexco Financial Tower: Unique design modelled after the image of a lotus bud reaching up to the sky.
• Bình Tây Market: oldest market in Ho Chi Minh City
• Cholon: Vietnam’s largest Chinatown
• Jade Emperor Pagoda: One of the most atmospheric temples filled with statues of divinities & grotesque heroes.
• Thien Hau Temple: Chinese-style temple that holds high cultural & historical significance.
Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.
GROUP SIZE: A group size of 1-10 people is ideal for this tour. The tour can also be organized for bigger groups with small changes made to the itinerary.
- Local tour guide (Vietnamese or expat)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Walking tour
- Food and drinks
- Ticket for public transport or taxi (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
- Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
- Tips
BOOKABLE LANGUAGES: English, German, Vietnamese
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