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Private Walking Tour with a Guide at Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Do you know about the Pearl of the Far East? Let's explore old Saigon together on a walking tour to experience the slow pace of life, deeper Impressionof the heritage, history, and culture of Ho Chi Minh City through famous landmarks in the heart of Saigon: Indian Temple -> Ben Thanh Market -> Nguyen Hue Walking Street -> Nha Rong Wharf -> City Theatre -> Notre Dame Cathedral -> City Post Office -> Ho Chi Minh City Book Street -> Turtle Lake -> Pink Church -> Thich Quang Duc Memorial... and much more... Let's go on a walk!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Hung Temple is located near the gate on Truong Dinh or Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, within the green space of the park.
Return
Đài tưởng niệm Bồ tát Thích Quảng Đức
185 Cách Mạng Tháng 8, Phường 6, Xuân Hòa
Private Walking Tour with a Guide at Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh
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Do you know about the Pearl of the Far East? Let's explore old Saigon together on a walking tour to experience the slow pace of life, deeper Impressionof the heritage, history, and culture of Ho Chi Minh City through famous landmarks in the heart of Saigon: Indian Temple -> Ben Thanh Market -> Nguyen Hue Walking Street -> Nha Rong Wharf -> City Theatre -> Notre Dame Cathedral -> City Post Office -> Ho Chi Minh City Book Street -> Turtle Lake -> Pink Church -> Thich Quang Duc Memorial... and much more... Let's go on a walk!
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Vietnamese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Hung Temple is located near the gate on Truong Dinh or Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, within the green space of the park.
Return
Đài tưởng niệm Bồ tát Thích Quảng Đức
185 Cách Mạng Tháng 8, Phường 6, Xuân Hòa
Itinerary
1
Ben Thanh Market
We will explore the historical ups and downs of Ben Thanh Market, Saigon's oldest and most famous market, over a hundred years old. Built in the traditional thatched-roof style and having undergone numerous renovations, the market still retains its charming old-world appeal, especially the three-faced clock tower at the South gate. We will also tour the bustling market, the most vibrant trading hub in Saigon.
25 minutes
2
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Then we will visit the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, a combination of classical and modern architecture, creating a cultural space specializing in organizing theatrical programs such as music performances, opera, Cai Luong
3
Central Post Office
We will to the Ho Chi Minh City Post Office, with its classic French architecture bearing the distinct mark of Europe and Indochina, along with its characteristic yellow color. Upon entering, we will immediately see the arched ceiling creating a nostalgic feeling, flanked by telephone booths, antique
20 minutes
4
Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street
Book Street: a unique cultural space combining traditional reading spaces with modern entertainment activities, not only a place to buy books but also a place for entertainment and social interaction.
15 minutes
5
Turtle Lake
we'll stop at Turtle Lake, a uniquely designed structure with five 34-meter-high concrete pillars supporting a flower-shaped structure in the middle of the lake, symbolizing "hands receiving aid." A semicircular walkway surrounds the center, creating a feeling of floating above the water.
20 minutes
6
Nguyen Hue Street
we will go to Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, not only a vital thoroughfare but also a symbol of modernity, dynamism, and the rhythm of life in Saigon. First, we will admire the 2.7-meter-tall statue of President Ho Chi Minh. Walking straight across the square, we'll see the fountain and enter a spacious area with artistic lighting and a musical fountain (if it's evening). Along the pedestrian street, we'll see apartment buildings standing out amidst the bustling street, unique and unusual eateries, etc., with many signs of all sizes and colors, where we can stroll and have fun…
30 minutes
7
Bach Dang
Along the Saigon River, we arrive at Nha Rong Wharf, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Museum, a famous historical landmark marked by the event of June 5, 1911, the day Uncle Ho left to find a way to save the country in Vietnam.
10 minutes
8
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Following the road, we arrive at Notre Dame Cathedral and will immediately see the 4.6m tall statue of Our Lady of Peace in front of the cathedral with its unique architecture. Stepping inside reveals an impressive space with colorful stained-glass windows decorated with biblical images, creating a magical and enchanting atmosphere.
10 minutes
9
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
We will learn about the history of Venerable Thich Quang Duc, and then we will admire the 16-meter-long, 5-meter-high bas-relief depicting the struggle to protect Buddhism and the nation.
10 minutes
10
Mariamman Hindu Temple
we will experience the spiritual atmosphere of the Indian Temple, a cultural relic of the Indian people in Saigon. You will admire the exquisite architecture with its soaring domes and vibrant colors, strongly reflecting Hindu style.
25 minutes
11
Tan Dinh Church
We will admire this impressive and unique architectural masterpiece, its walls covered in a vibrant, bright pink hue, giving the feeling of being in a fairytale land filled with magical colors.