Ho Chi Minh City Half Day Small Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City is the best part of Vietnam to explore the culture, learn about the local lifestyle and explore some of the best historical and cultural attractions. Our experienced team of travel guides, itinerary planners, and managers work together to offer the best services to visitors. Ho Chi Minh City Half Day – Small Group Tour covers visits to all major attractions and activities in the city for the visitors.

Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Small Group Tour

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the major cities in Vietnam. It has amazing diversity that makes it a cultural and economic center of the country. Most tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City before going to other cities. There are a variety of activities, cuisines, festivals, cultural attractions, and much more for visitors. Ho Chi Minh has a range of religious, historical, and cultural places such as The Notre Dame Cathedral, the War Remnant Museum, The Reunification Palace, the Old Central Post Office, and many others.

• 8:00 am: To begin the tour, please come to our office at 20 Bui Vien street, District 1, Hochiminh city. The bus will pick you up at the meeting point and begin your Ho Chi Minh City Half Day – Small Group Tour.
• The first stop is the Reunification Palace. It was previously known as “Palace Norodom”. The prime minister of Vietnam designated it as the independence monument. It was completed in 1871. During the Indo-China war, various mansions of the French governor were used to live and work.
• French colonists constructed many interesting places in Vietnam. One of them is the Notre Dame Cathedral which was built during the 1860s-1880s. It is the architectural marvel and the materials were imported from France.
• There are many interesting historical places included in the itinerary we create for you. Another French architectural wonder is the Saigon Central Post Office which was constructed during 1886-1891. It is still operating as the busiest post office in the city.
• The trip continues to the War Remnants Museum which was opened in 1975 for the public. There is an extensive display of American military equipment such as a helicopter, a tank, a fighter plane, and rocket launchers. There are exhibits of war photographs, posters, and a lot of realistic images that tell the story of the painful past.
• 12:00 pm: The amazing half-day tour comes to an end. Our vehicle and guide will drop you off at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Interesting details about attractions:

• The Reunification Palace

The Reunification Palace or Independence Palace is one of the most visited historical attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. This rich and colorful attraction draws both domestic and international tourists. It is not only famous for its historical significance but for its special colonial architecture as well. There are many historical artifacts in the building such as a German Mercedes used by former president Nguyen Van Thieu, a helicopter, and other military objects.

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• Notre-Dame Cathedral

This beautiful building was constructed by the French between 1863 to 1880. It is must visit attraction due to its historical importance and architecture. The complete material of the cathedral was sourced from France. It is an architectural marvel with two 58 meters (190 feet). high magnificent bell towers. It attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors. It is still a fully functional church that thousands of worshippers visit. Our guide will explain the complete history of the stunning place.

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Saigon Central Post Office

It is a wonderful French colonial place that is located near the Notre Dame Cathedral. This is a very iconic and one of the oldest buildings in the city. The stunning design was based on the architectural styles of a very famous French architect, Villedieu. It was a very important source of communication for Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos during the war. Its building and architecture are highly admired by domestic and international tourists. They buy old stamps, postcards, and other memoirs from the post office.

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• War Remnants Museum

The War remnants museum is the best place to understand the US invasion and the hardships of the war in Vietnam. There are not only displays of the hardships faced by the Vietnamese people but also many US military equipment. There are disturbing photos of war, the My Lai Massacre and other atrocities, French torture appliances, inhumane tiger cages, guillotine, and many other things. They are written from the Vietnamese perspective. For the convenience of the visitors, they are translated into English as well. It was previously known as the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes.

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There are many interesting places on the way where we stop to provide the best experience to our guests if we have enough time according to our itinerary.

Note: We will pick you up if you are in district 1 or district 3, Ho Chi Minh city.