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Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: VIVA VIETNAM
Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City
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2-hour tour in Ho Chi Minh City, including Guided walking tour and Visit to Independence Palace (Depend on your package). Run by VIVA VIETNAM, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 2 hours
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Independence Palace (Depend on your package)
  • Visit to War Remnants Museum (Depend on your package)
  • Optional visit to Secret Weapon Bunker (Depend on your package)

Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts

PriceFrom $23.37 per person
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City. It is run by VIVA VIETNAM, 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.

The price covers Guided walking tour, Visit to Independence Palace, Visit to War Remnants Museum and Optional visit to Secret Weapon Bunker. It does not cover Transportation to the starting point, Meals and Personal expenses, 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.

VIVA VIETNAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with VIVA VIETNAM before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Independence Palace (Depend on your package)
  • Visit to War Remnants Museum (Depend on your package)
  • Optional visit to Secret Weapon Bunker (Depend on your package)

Excludes

  • Transportation to the starting point
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

VIVA VIETNAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.4/5
based on 14 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Tommy
May 12, 2026

The guide explained everything very kindly and passionately. Seeing firsthand the pain and horrors of the Vietnam War, which I had only seen in textbooks and history books, I felt many things and deeply mourn the sacrifices made by the victims.

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Melissa
September 11, 2026

Vy our tour guide was extremely informative, friendly and her knowledge was outstanding. Everyone regardless of which country you are from must do this tour. There is so much to learn. This tour rates 10 out of 10. Thankyou Vy, we loved your tour.

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Aeron
August 10, 2026

absolutely incredible, would do again and again our tour guide cyta was amazing, super friendly and knowledgeable,

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Flynn
May 3, 2026

Huge thanks to Vy for this great tour. It was fascinating and super insightful, I learned a lot and Vy was great at answering my questions. I definitely recommend the secret bunker as it is very much worth it. Overall this was a highlight of my trip to Ho Chi Minh City and a I would highly recommend the tour.

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Enrico
April 29, 2026

all was well explained.whith heartbreaking stories about war

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Renata
April 24, 2026

I want to thank you for a very interesting and noteworthy story, despite my poor English, the guide tried his best to make everything understandable. I recommend Vi

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Traveller
August 3, 2026

En sød og venlig guide, men der var desværre ikke meget guide over det. Hvis vi skulle vide noget skulle vi selv læse på skiltene. Hvis vi var taget afsted alene kunne vi selv bestemme hvor lang tid vi ville bruge på tingene. Manglede tid på krigsmuseet Ikke pengene værd

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Traveller
June 15, 2026

The tour to Independance Palace, War Remnants Museum and Secret bunker was great with my fantastic guide Charm! She was great in showing me around the places.

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Malthe
May 7, 2026

Det var en fantastisk tur med mange forskellige indtryk af Vietnams historie. Guiden Annie vidste meget om paladset, museet og den hemmelige bunker.

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Traveller
April 28, 2026

We chose this tour in order to learn more about Vietnam’s history. Although our guide was very kind and sweet, I think there is room for improvement on the tour: -we booked the tour last minute and the name of the tour was deceiving. We thought the War Remnants Museum was included on the tour (according to the title), only to realise the side note on the booking mentioning that only the independence Palace was booked, during the tour. A more clear tour name would have been helpful. -although there is a note on bringing suncream and a fan, the Palace is not air conditioned and only had fans in

Frequently Asked Questions

VIVA VIETNAM sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover transportation to the starting point, meals and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Guided walking tour, Visit to Independence Palace (Depend on your package), Visit to War Remnants Museum (Depend on your package), Optional visit to Secret Weapon Bunker (Depend on your package)
The duration of the Independence Palace and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is typically 2 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$23.37