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Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Bunker & Vietnam War - Free Walking Tour
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Ho Chi Minh
About
Enjoy the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, on this comprehensive tour, capped at just eight travelers. Get personal attention from your guide as you stroll Saigon’s colonial quarter, admiring the Saigon Opera House, People’s Committee Building, Central Post Office, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, and Reunification Palace. Then discover Vietnamese religion at the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the horrors of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local expert, fluent in English
This walking tour operates on a Tips-only basis
Weapon Bunker, War Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
7-Eleven - 23 Tôn Thất Tùng - Quận 1
23 Tôn Thất Tùng, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh
Return
Cổng Dinh Độc Lập
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We take you to the Saigon Secret Weapons Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Vietnam War that's often overlooked by tourists. You'll be amazed by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people during this turbulent time in history.
20 minutes
2
Vườn Chuối Coffee & Tea
Take a break in a local home and enjoy some refreshments while your guide shares stories about the surrounding area — once the heart of wartime activity, a key neighborhood where soldiers lived, fought, and operated.
20 minutes
3
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
Visit the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, a moving tribute to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in protest against the Vietnam War. From there, we’ll delve into the history of the war, uncovering the complex reasons behind the division between North and South Vietnam.
20 minutes
4
War Remnants Museum
Explore the War Remnants Museum, which offers a powerful look at the impact of the Vietnam War. Through haunting exhibits, photographs, and military artifacts, the museum tells the story of the war’s devastating effects on both Vietnam and its people.
1 hour
5
Le Quy Don High School
Visit Lê Quý Đôn High School, the first French colonial school in Saigon. Established during the French occupation, it stands as a symbol of the early blending of Vietnamese and French culture. The school’s rich history offers a glimpse into the colonial era’s influence on education and society in Vietnam.
10 minutes
6
The Independence Palace
Visit the Reunification Palace, where the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Once the presidential home and command center, it’s now a symbol of the country’s reunification, with preserved rooms and a rooftop helipad offering a glimpse into history.
10 minutes
7
108 Nguyễn Du
Located within the grounds of the Independence Palace, this memorial stela commemorates the 15 commandos of Team 5, Saigon-Gia Dinh forces. They launched a historic assault on the palace during the 1968 Tet Offensive
10 minutes
Ho Chi Minh City: Hidden Bunker & Vietnam War - Free Walking Tour
(10) Reviews
Ho Chi Minh
About
Enjoy the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, on this comprehensive tour, capped at just eight travelers. Get personal attention from your guide as you stroll Saigon’s colonial quarter, admiring the Saigon Opera House, People’s Committee Building, Central Post Office, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, and Reunification Palace. Then discover Vietnamese religion at the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the horrors of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum.