Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included
by Roadstour Vietnam - Private tours
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This eight-hour private tour in Ho Chi Minh City covers key historical and cultural sites with a local lunch included. The day starts at the Independence Palace, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the 1975-era building with its original tanks, secret rooms, gardens, and antique furniture. Next is the War Remnants Museum, visited for around 75 minutes, which displays military equipment used during the Vietnam War and graphic photographs from that period. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, noted for its red brick façade, stained glass windows, and twin bell towers, though currently under maintenance. A 30-minute visit follows at the Central Post Office, a French colonial building with arched windows and wooden shutters. Nearby, the Saigon Opera House can be viewed from outside; the restored building hosts various performing arts but is not entered during the tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour visits Cho Lon, the city’s Chinatown, spending about an hour exploring its historical streets and the busy Binh Tay Market. Then the Ba Thien Hau Temple is visited for 45 minutes to see the temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, featuring traditional curved roofs and porcelain figures. The final stop is Ben Thanh Market for 30 minutes, where visitors can browse local handicrafts and Vietnamese cuisine stalls before the tour concludes. The tour is conducted by an English-speaking guide using a new air-conditioned vehicle. It includes two bottles of mineral water per person, all entrance fees, port pickup if selected, and lunch at a local restaurant. Visa, beverages, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
The Independence Palace
The Independence Palace was the residence of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until 1963 and became famous in 1975 when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through its gate, marking the end of the Vietnam War. The palace remains as it was in 1975, featuring original tanks on the grounds, secret rooms, antique furnishings, a command bunker, and lush gardens. It also hosts important events like APEC summits.
60 min
War Remnants Museum
Opened in 1975, the War Remnants Museum displays American military equipment including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, and a 6,800kg bomb used during the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975. The exhibits include graphic photographs documenting the war.
75 min
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Built in the late 1880s by French colonists, this neo-Romanesque cathedral stands nearly 60 metres tall and features a red brick façade imported from Marseille, stained glass windows, and two bell towers housing six bronze bells still in use. Located in Paris Square, it was designated Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica by the Vatican in 1962. The cathedral is currently under maintenance.
15 min
Saigon Central Post Office
Next to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office is a well-preserved French colonial building designed by Alfred Foulhoux. It features arched windows and wooden shutters, reflecting its late 19th-century origins and is one of Southeast Asia’s grandest post offices.
30 min
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
This restored three-storey colonial building from 1897 seats 800 and hosts various performing arts such as opera, ballet, concerts, and traditional Vietnamese dance. It is located at the intersection of Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street near Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Performances are advertised nearby but are not part of the tour.
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
Cho Lon, Vietnam’s largest Chinatown, dates back to 1778 and holds significant historical and cultural value. Chinese minorities took refuge here from the Tay Son and had to rebuild the area twice after attacks, with an estimated 70% dying while trying to escape by boat. Survivors settled and began selling various Chinese goods. The area features classical Chinese architecture and many Chinese restaurants. The Binh Tay Market at its center is busy, crowded, and somewhat messy, with narrow aisles selling many goods. While the market’s product variety may disappoint some tourists, the main attraction is the authentic Chinese atmosphere preserved for hundreds of years.
60 min
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Built in 1760 in Cho Lon, this Buddhist temple honors Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess believed to protect sailors. The temple features traditional curved roofs decorated with porcelain figures symbolizing Chinese religious themes. Large stone incense burners stand before the altar dedicated to Mazu.
45 min
Ben Thanh Market
Located in District 1, Ben Thanh Market sells local handicrafts, branded goods, and Vietnamese art. It has eating stalls offering Vietnamese street food and a lively atmosphere, especially in the evening when surrounding restaurants open. The market can be crowded and is best avoided during the hottest hours.
30 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included
by Roadstour Vietnam - Private tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
This eight-hour private tour in Ho Chi Minh City covers key historical and cultural sites with a local lunch included. The day starts at the Independence Palace, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the 1975-era building with its original tanks, secret rooms, gardens, and antique furniture. Next is the War Remnants Museum, visited for around 75 minutes, which displays military equipment used during the Vietnam War and graphic photographs from that period. The tour continues with a 15-minute stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral, noted for its red brick façade, stained glass windows, and twin bell towers, though currently under maintenance. A 30-minute visit follows at the Central Post Office, a French colonial building with arched windows and wooden shutters. Nearby, the Saigon Opera House can be viewed from outside; the restored building hosts various performing arts but is not entered during the tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour visits Cho Lon, the city’s Chinatown, spending about an hour exploring its historical streets and the busy Binh Tay Market. Then the Ba Thien Hau Temple is visited for 45 minutes to see the temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, featuring traditional curved roofs and porcelain figures. The final stop is Ben Thanh Market for 30 minutes, where visitors can browse local handicrafts and Vietnamese cuisine stalls before the tour concludes. The tour is conducted by an English-speaking guide using a new air-conditioned vehicle. It includes two bottles of mineral water per person, all entrance fees, port pickup if selected, and lunch at a local restaurant. Visa, beverages, and tips are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Independence Palace
The Independence Palace was the residence of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until 1963 and became famous in 1975 when a North Vietnamese tank crashed through its gate, marking the end of the Vietnam War. The palace remains as it was in 1975, featuring original tanks on the grounds, secret rooms, antique furnishings, a command bunker, and lush gardens. It also hosts important events like APEC summits.
60 min
War Remnants Museum
Opened in 1975, the War Remnants Museum displays American military equipment including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, and a 6,800kg bomb used during the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975. The exhibits include graphic photographs documenting the war.
75 min
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Built in the late 1880s by French colonists, this neo-Romanesque cathedral stands nearly 60 metres tall and features a red brick façade imported from Marseille, stained glass windows, and two bell towers housing six bronze bells still in use. Located in Paris Square, it was designated Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica by the Vatican in 1962. The cathedral is currently under maintenance.
15 min
Saigon Central Post Office
Next to Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office is a well-preserved French colonial building designed by Alfred Foulhoux. It features arched windows and wooden shutters, reflecting its late 19th-century origins and is one of Southeast Asia’s grandest post offices.
30 min
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
This restored three-storey colonial building from 1897 seats 800 and hosts various performing arts such as opera, ballet, concerts, and traditional Vietnamese dance. It is located at the intersection of Le Loi and Dong Khoi Street near Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Performances are advertised nearby but are not part of the tour.
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
Cho Lon, Vietnam’s largest Chinatown, dates back to 1778 and holds significant historical and cultural value. Chinese minorities took refuge here from the Tay Son and had to rebuild the area twice after attacks, with an estimated 70% dying while trying to escape by boat. Survivors settled and began selling various Chinese goods. The area features classical Chinese architecture and many Chinese restaurants. The Binh Tay Market at its center is busy, crowded, and somewhat messy, with narrow aisles selling many goods. While the market’s product variety may disappoint some tourists, the main attraction is the authentic Chinese atmosphere preserved for hundreds of years.
60 min
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Built in 1760 in Cho Lon, this Buddhist temple honors Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess believed to protect sailors. The temple features traditional curved roofs decorated with porcelain figures symbolizing Chinese religious themes. Large stone incense burners stand before the altar dedicated to Mazu.
45 min
Ben Thanh Market
Located in District 1, Ben Thanh Market sells local handicrafts, branded goods, and Vietnamese art. It has eating stalls offering Vietnamese street food and a lively atmosphere, especially in the evening when surrounding restaurants open. The market can be crowded and is best avoided during the hottest hours.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.