Half day Vietnam War Hidden Stories Telling tour

Independence Palace, the former presidential residence of South Vietnam and the site marking the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, offering insight into Saigon’s political history and architecture.

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, a French colonial landmark built in the late 19th century, known for its red-brick façade and twin bell towers, reflecting the city’s colonial heritage and Catholic history.

Built in the late 19th century during French colonial rule, the Saigon Central Post Office is a historic landmark of Ho Chi Minh City, known for its elegant architecture and old maps of Indochina. It remains a working post office, reflecting the city’s colonial past and enduring heritage.

The tour includes a stop at the former CIA Building in Saigon, a historic location associated with the final helicopter evacuation in April 1975, marking a powerful and symbolic moment at the end of the Vietnam War.

The Secret Weapon Cellar, a discreet house with a hidden underground chamber once used during the Vietnam War. Rather than propaganda, the site presents a quiet, human-scale story of how ordinary urban spaces were adapted in extraordinary times, giving Western visitors a rare, balanced look at the complexities of life in wartime Saigon.

Ben Thanh Market, one of Saigon’s oldest and most iconic markets, where visitors can explore local products, street food, and daily trading life in the heart of the city.