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Half-day tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Thien Hau Temple, Independence Palace and Saigon Central Post Office. Run by Hoi An Express, booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Thien Hau Temple
- Independence Palace
- Saigon Central Post Office
- Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Runs 4 hours
- Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City History And Culture Half-day Tour by Local Operator: Key Facts
| Price | From $46.8 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 4-hour experience from Ho Chi Minh City, built around Thien Hau Temple, Independence Palace and Saigon Central Post Office. It is run by Hoi An Express, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
The price covers Transfer and transportation as per itinerary, Entrance fees, Bottled drinking water, Travel insurance and Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hồ Chi Minh City Center. It does not cover Personal expenses and Gratuities, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Ho Chi Minh City. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Hoi An Express before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Pickup location
Ho Chi Minh City
Car
(15 minutes)
Thien Hau Temple
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)
Independence Palace
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Car
(5 minutes)
Saigon Central Post Office
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)
War Remnants Museum
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Sơn Mài Phương Nam
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (25 minutes)
Car
(10 minutes)
Arrive back at
Ho Chi Minh City
Detailed Itinerary
Pickup location: Ho Chi Minh City
Car: (15 minutes)
Thien Hau Temple: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)
Independence Palace: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Car: (5 minutes)
Saigon Central Post Office: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)
War Remnants Museum: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)
Includes
- Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Travel insurance
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hồ Chi Minh City Center (District 1, 3, 5, 10, Phu Nhuan)
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Important information
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
We loved this tour. Very informative and interesting. Not knowing much about the Vietnam war this tour helped is understand a lot more. Thank you so much.
Brilliant day, informative guide
My wife and I enjoyed a great tour with Han all around the historic areas of Ho Chi Minh. She was so knowledgeable and shared as much details about the significance of each stop. The transportation along the way made our visit stress free as we navigated throughout the city. Highly recommend.
Our tour guide was very informative and explained the whole history to us. I highly recommend the tour.
Our guide Boa and our driver Nam were the best so I hope I e spelled their names correctly. Friendly, professional, and engaging. The stops along the tour were neither too short or two long. Boa's knowledge and English were very helpful and appreciated. We were both able to walk away having learned many new things. Cam on, Boa and Nam!
Very informative. Hành and Quy were very hospitable. She explains everything in details. Thank you for an amazing experience.
This was perhaps the best and most informative city tour we’ve ever been in. Our guide, Bao was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of each of our stops. Would highly recommend this tour if you go to HCMC.
5 STAR EXPERIENCE with our guide Bau. I knew we were in for an incredible tour when he broke out a map of Vietnam and a pen to explain the when, where and how of this incredible county, it’s leaders the people and their history. I was hesitant with only one review to go off of but have used this co, before and was pleased so I gave it another go and was NOT disappointed. Bau’s (our tour guide) demeanor was beyond kind, his English was perfect and the amount of knowledge he had - answering every question in detail was truly impressive. I can’t say enough about this experience. It was worth it t
It was very good. We visited the Thien Hau Temple, the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and the Central Post Office. It’s a great overview for visitors who only have a few days in the city. The guide was very good, but she seemed in a rush towards the end of the tour.
The tour was amazing. We saw everywhere in Ho Chi Minh city in a half day. Our guide told us every details of the places. I learned lots of history from him. Thank you so much
The whole trip was first class and our tour guide was superb, you cannot improve on the service you gave.
Tour was good,to take a first hand knowledge of the city n to see main places..