Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour
Description
Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour. Enjoy seeing a selection of the main sights and learn about the past and present of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, each with its own unique route.
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Itinerary
On April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time, the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam
Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the 'Requiem' exhibit is particularly touching and is dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
(Notes: Maintenance )Notre Dam Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dam Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post office,
Notre Dam Cathedral and General Post Office were built around 1877 and 1883 respectively. These two iconic buildings are fine examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in the building of the Notre Dam Cathedral was shipped from France to Vietnam. The Old Post Office is also the country's largest post office
Ben Thanh Market welcomes more than 10,000 visitors per day to shop and visit. The market has nearly 1,500 booths with more than 6,000 small businesses selling wholesale and retail items from consumables to luxury goods.[1] Currency exchanges are not required by some vendors but most prefer Vietnam's currency
Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda is famous in Ho Chi Minh City for a set of about 100 statues made from cardboard that depicts a meeting of genies with the Jade Emperor. It has now become a favorite destination of tourists. During his recent official visit to Vietnam, US President Barack Obama visited this pagoda.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour guide will meet you at the Lobby of your Hotel/Apartment (centrally located)
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(258)
Today I did the Ho Chi Minh Half Day Private tour through Roads Tour. What an amazing day. I found the tour around the War Remnants Museum both confronting and overwhelming. In face I cried in the War Crimes room. I had Jay as my guide. Well spoken, knowledgeable guide who is obviously proud of his country. The tour was informative and exceeded my expectations due to Jay's expertise. This young man will go far and I can see him taking a senior role in this company in future years. I did the visit of The Temple, the War Remnants Museum, The Unification Palace and Ben Than Market. All amazing. Thank you Jay..... Cam on. Shane (Victoria, Australia)
Vinh was a delight and the tour incredibly informative. I found the war remnants museum very emotional and cried through most of it. Thank you Vinh for a day I will never forget.
What a great private tour! Tony was very friendly & knowledgeable. He is a local Saigon resident himself and had a great understanding about the area & history of both Saigon & Vietnam. We are very grateful to have had him as our guide. Modern car & great driver also. Thank you so much Tony & Roadstar Vietnam- we won’t forget our day with you!
Our group of 10 had an absolutely fantastic experience doing the half-day Ho Chi Minh city tour with tour guide Tony. Tony was extremely engaging and interesting, had a great sense of humor, and provided just the right amount of context and information. Beyond the excellent tour, he pointed us to some outstanding local eateries that our group loved. Everyone keeps talking about how much they loved the experience, and it was a great start to our travels in Vietnam. Highly recommend!
We had a great time with our guide - Tony the Tiger. The temple, the palace, the museum, everything was fascinating with the explanation from Tony. Highly recommend this experience with Tony.
He is very friendly, we know a lot from him
This was the last stop of our tour in Vietnam and this tour has taught us so much. The detail that was given when viewing the Jade Emperor was fantastic. Then touring the Palace and the museum was really great. We learned so much and loved the detail and history that was given. I’m glad that we were able to take this tour with Tony as it added so much understanding of Vietnam.
We had a fantastic tour. Duc was so good giving us information about Vietnam and the Ho Chi Minh City sights. At each of the places we visited on our itinerary he was most informative and patient. It was all done at our own pace. We felt well looked after and secure. Recommend the tour highly.
Tony was the best guide, very knowledgeable, and friendly. Tony went above and beyond to make the tour fun and enjoyable and explain the complete history of
Fantastic way to both see and learn about Saigon - great to see all the important sites but also to learn about the fascinating history - Tony was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, professional and friendly with excellent English. Do the tour - but also ask for Tony!
