SPIRIT OF SAIGON HALF-DAY TOUR
Saigon as the city is still frequently referred to is Vietnam’s largest city. 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 and boutiques. Saigon’s history is only 300 years old. In 1859 the city was captured by the French and became the capital of Cochin china. From 1956 until its dramatic demise in April 1975 it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam.
Today Ho Chi Minh City is very much the heart of Vietnamese business and entrepreneurs. And yet the city still retains its connections to the past, particularly in Cholon, Saigon’s Chinatown. Here dozens of elegant temples and pagodas can be seen. The French also left their mark with some fine colonial-era buildings such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace;
- Sightseeing The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
SPIRIT OF SAIGON HALF-DAY TOUR (AM or PM)
The morning or afternoon our bus and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and we start the Ho Chi Minh City Tour. We will visit the War Remnants Museum: Formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes, this is a poignant display of the futility of war. Some of the black and white photography in the ‘Requiem’ exhibit is particularly touching, dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
The courtyard outside contains the spoils of war, namely rusting jets, tanks and cannons captured from the American military machine. after that visitors can visit The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. Here on April 30th 1975 the ‘American War’ officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates of what was, at the time the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam.
And then you can sightseeing the Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Remarkably every stone used in its creation was shipped from France to Vietnam. Her two 40m towers, topped with iron spires dominate the city’s skyline. The Old Post Office is another example of French colonial architecture and is also the country’s largest post office.
Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
The tour finishes at approximately 12:30 am or 6:00pm when you will be transferred back to your hotel.
This is a daily tour with limited seat available so please contact us to book as soon as possible
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| Quantity (Pax) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 - 9 |
| Price | 85 | 51 | 42 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 19 |
***Rates are in USD per person
CHILDREN POLICY:
- Children under 5 years old are FOC.
- Children from 5 - 11 years old are charged at 75% based on adult rates.
- Children above 12 years old are charged at 100% based on adult rates.
Tour Price Includes:
- Private transportation with air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional English speaking Tourguide
- All entrance fees
- Mineral water
Tour Price Excludes:
- Other drinks and meals that are not mentioned above
- Personal expenses & Tips
- Other services were not mentioned in the inclusion
