Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Half Day Tour
Description
Saigon is a vibrant metropolis and the biggest city in Vietnam with its history more than 300 years. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars, boutiques, restaurants and luxurious shopping malls. Saigon teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. Half day city tour of Homies Tour will help you experience the real life in the city like a local when get to historical places, wander down to narrow streets, discover the hidden gems.
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The Old Post Office is an example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office. Nestled in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the Central Post Office is a stunning blend of French colonial architecture and vibrant local culture. With its elegant arches, vintage telephone booths, and historic charm, it's not just a place to send postcards—it's a journey through time you won't want to miss.
Built between 1877 and 1883, this is one of the finest examples of classic French colonial architecture. You will have the opportunity to admire this church from the outside. Even from the outside, the majestic beauty and peaceful atmosphere of the church provides a perfect location for photography, quiet reflection and a glimpse into the city’s colonial past.
Observe the truly local life and see how the locals run their small businesses for a living. Observe the truly local life and see how the locals run their small businesses for a living. This market is absolutely non-touristic one and your rider will tell you stories you would love to hear when walking around the food stands
The Thien Hau Temple, officially the Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, is a Chinese-style temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu on Nguyễn Trãi Street in the Cho Lon of District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
You will have the opportunity to admire the luxurious rooms surrounded by a large garden. In addition, you will discover secret rooms - where the President of Vietnam worked in history, and can see ancient and meticulous architectural works from the French period but very luxurious with unique interiors expensive and rare furniture, besides, you can understand more about Vietnamese history through true stories from the past
In this museum, you can see how Vietnamese people fought in the war along with the weapons that they used to fight, you can feel the pain and loss that Vietnamese people suffered during the war
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(27)
We did the tour with tour guide Leo. Leo was super knowledgeable and very funny. He provided heaps of information and answered any questions we had. The half day was perfect, we found we had enough time for everything we wanted to see.
Sim was very informative and also made the tour enjoyable with humour. Sim answered all our questions and we saw everything we were promised. If you want to know about the palace, war museum and the markets then this is for you. I would recommend this tour to everyone
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We are delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable experience with Sim and that his informative guidance and sense of humor made the tour even more memorable. We’re happy to know that you enjoyed visiting the Independence Palace, War Museum, and local markets, and that the tour met your expectations.
Tour ride Hoang provided great information on the sites we visited. Great details at the former presidential palace, going room to room. I learned a lot and got to see more of the city, ending at Ben Thanh market.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Ho Chi Minh City tour with Hoang and found his explanations informative and engaging. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed exploring the former Presidential Palace in detail and discovering more about the history and culture of the city. Ending the tour at Ben Thanh Market is always a special local experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed it as well. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Vietnam!
He is very responsive to our requests. He answered all our questions and he took the time to make us a list of restaurants and interests near our stay. We learned a lot about history and culture.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide’s responsiveness and recommendations. It’s wonderful to know you learned more about Vietnam’s history and culture during your experience. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in the future!
To really flee, not correct person who asks you for extra cash to give to guides for a language other than English when one has already paid on TripAdvisor. Once the tour operator is notified of these actions, he cancels overnight. I would not recommend to anyone.
Bonjour, merci d’avoir partagé votre retour. Nous sommes sincèrement désolés pour cette mauvaise expérience et pour le malentendu concernant le supplément pour le guide dans une autre langue. Les guides anglophones sont inclus dans le tarif standard, tandis que les autres langues nécessitent un supplément clairement indiqué selon disponibilité. Nous regrettons également que la communication n’ait pas répondu à vos attentes. Vos commentaires sont précieux et nous aideront à améliorer notre service et notre communication à l’avenir.
Very informative tour. Hoàng incorporated fun activities so the group will get to know each other and to help us remember the history of the city. On a personal note, I accidentally left behind a bag on the van and he made sure I got it back bringing it after hours on his bike. Throughout the process he updated me on how far he was away to assure me. That’s a customer service.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review. We are truly happy to hear that you had an enjoyable and informative experience with Hoàng. It’s wonderful to know that the activities helped everyone connect and made the history more memorable — that’s exactly what we aim for. We are especially glad that Hoàng could assist you in retrieving your bag. Taking care of our guests is always our top priority, and your recognition means a lot to us. We will definitely share your kind words with him. Thank you again for choosing our service, and we hope to welcome you back in Vietnam in the future!
Binh was great and gave us a lot of historical information.He coordinated well with the driver so we never were waiting to long.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Binh. He will be very happy to know that you appreciated his knowledge and the historical insights he shared. We’re also glad everything ran smoothly with the driver and that your time was well coordinated. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again on another trip in Vietnam!
Guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating and was able to answer any questions we had
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience on your Ho Chi Minh City Half Day Tour. It’s wonderful to know that our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and able to answer all your questions — your kind words will surely motivate our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Vietnam!
Locations toured are interesting abs filled with rich vietnamese history. Tour is thoughtfully planned out. Harry (tour guide) is knowledgeable on the history of Vietnam and can answer many questions. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the locations rich in Vietnamese history. Harry will be glad to know that his knowledge and guidance made your experience even better. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in Vietnam! 😊
If you're short on time and want to see the city's most important sights, this tour is for you. Recommend
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear that the tour helped you see the city’s most important sights in a short time. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour! 😊
