Tour Code: SSGN92001
Tour type: Historical Tour, Cultural Tour
Wheelchair availability: Yes
Experience Highlights:
● War Remnants Museum: some photos here are hard to look at. Take your time, or skip a room if you need to
● Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office: two French-era buildings, next to each other in the centre
● Thien Hau Pagoda: a Chinese temple in Chinatown, a short drive from the centre
Tour Overview:
A tour to learn about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City. 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. The guide tells you the stories behind each place.
Tour Description:
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest, and most exciting city in Vietnam, rich with intrigue and culture. Often regarded as a “blending mixture of cultures”, it offers a wealth of discoveries through the daily life of its people. With over 300 years of history, Ho Chi Minh City has evolved into a fascinating tourist destination, brimming with cultural and historical landmarks. During our tour, we will visit some of the city's most intriguing sights. These include The War Remnants Museum: a vivid portrayal of the futility of war; The Reunification Palace: a beautifully preserved palace that served as the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s; Notre Dame Cathedral: constructed in 1880 and the Old Post Office: built between 1886 and 1891; Thien Hau Pagoda in Cho Lon: a Chinese-style temple located in Chinatown (District 5), dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea, also known as “Mazu”.
Depart: 8:00 or 13:00
Duration: 4 hours
Inclusions:
Port pick-up and drop-off
Transportation with air-conditioning
Entrance fees and Port fees
Bottled drinking water
English-speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Travel Insurance
This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Children policy:
75% off for children 0-5 years old
25% off for children 6-10 years old
A maximum of one child may accompany one adult; a second child will be charged the adult price