Ho Chi Minh City History And Culture Half-day Tour
Description
Discover the vibrant culture and history of Ho Chi Minh City on this engaging tour. Visit significant landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Old Post Office. Explore the Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown, then conclude your journey at a lacquerware factory, witnessing the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Vietnamese products. Immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage and captivating stories. Experience Highlights: Historical Insights: Explore the powerful exhibits at the War Remnants Museum, revealing the impacts of war. Architectural Wonders: Visit iconic landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, showcasing French colonial architecture. Cultural Richness: Discover the beauty of Thien Hau Pagoda in vibrant Chinatown. Artisan Craftsmanship: Witness the intricate process of traditional lacquerware production at a local factory.
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Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest and most exciting city in Vietnam. It is also filled with intrigue and culture. Ho Chi Minh City is considered as a “blending mixture of culture” city in Vietnam. You can discover a lot of interesting things through people’s daily life. Founded and developed over 300 years, today, Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating tourist spot with various cultural and historical features
Operated by the Ho Chi Minh City government, an earlier version of this museum opened on September 4, 1975, as the Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes. In 1995, following the normalization of diplomatic relations with the United States and end of the US embargo a year before, the references to "war crimes" and "aggression" were dropped from the museum's title as well; it became the War Remnants Museum
Independence Palace, also publicly known as Reunification Convention Hall , built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. During the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, it was the site of the end of the Vietnam War, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon (French: l'Eglise de Saïgon), the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
Thien Hau Pagoda in Cho Lon - a Chinese-style temple located on Nguyen Trai Street in Cho Lon (China Town) - District 5, dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, also known as “Mazu” (“Tian Hou” in Chinese).
Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction
Our last stop is Vietnamese lacquerware factory where you can observe the process of making these traditional Vietnamese products.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in HCMC Center (District 1,3,5,10, Phu Nhuan)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
Reviews(16)
Our tour of the main historical tours of Ho Chi Minh City under the guidance of Joseph was very enjoyable and instructive. Joseph's kind flexibility in rearranging his itinerary to please us was very appreciated. He shared insightful information with us relative to daily life conditions in this great city. Thanks a lit, Joseph, for being such a great host!
The tour was good but more time needed for War Museum. Did not like the car for transportation as it was too small with a low roof. I bumped my head each time getting in and out of car.
We were short on time and so a half day tour suited our needs. Hao was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and attentive. He takes good pictures too! We took in all the major sites with door to door transfer in a clean and comfortable car. Driver was very good and safe. Highly recommend if you're short on time but still want to see and learn Ho Chi Minh history.
Our guide and driver were wonderful! We learned so much about the city and Vietnam history . Definitely an experience worth trying.
This is a really good tour for getting an overview of the city. The visit to the Presidential estate was very informative and they've done a great job of keeping it as it was in the late 60's early 70's. We had plenty of time to explore the War Remnants museum. Our guide Bau was also very informative and provided his insight as to the situation leading up to and after the Vietnam war. The other short stops at the Post office and Temple in Chinatown were also interesting. I could have by passed the trip to the lacquer factory interesting but I’m sure there are more interesting sights in Saigon.
Awesome tour! Guide and driver were both fantastic and extremely accommodating to my wife and year old! Seen a lot in a little amount of time!
It was a great experience for both my mom & I. It was very informative. I really liked that our guide really explained a lot about the history of Việt Nam, the culture and it’s people. We only had a very limited time in HCMC. One day was a visit to the tunnels and the next day we booked this tour as you are able to see all the city highlights. Got picked up by a guide with driver on a private car at 8am and got driven around learning, seeing & experiencing everything. We were back at the hotel at 12:30ish as we had an early afternoon flight. We opted out of the lacquer part of the tour as we had seen that the previous day as part of the tunnel tour.
Dear Tina_B, Warm greetings from Hoi An Express Many thanks for taking the time to write a review about Hoi An Express. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip and found it fun and amazing. We always endeavor to provide great service in order to satisfy our guests. All the best,
This was a wonderful tour of Hanoi. Our guide, Travis, was very knowledgeable and friendly. His English is excellent and he connected very well with the group. The tour consisted of 4 main sites: the National Defense Temple, the Literature Temple, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the Opera House. At the end we got a complimentary drink at a well-known egg coffee café. Overall a wonderful tour, well worth your time.
Amazing tour guide, really interesting day, I learned a lot about the Vietnamese history- some of it was hard to see in the museum but well worth the visit
If you are looking for a quick city tour, this is an excellent tour to choose. Our tour guide Mr. Bau was spoke clear and fluent English. He was very helpful in understanding the Vietnamese culture and people. The city tour however short, was still quite a highlight during our visit.
