Ho Chi Minh City Full Day Private Tour | 8 hours

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All entrance fees
  • Air-conditioner vihicle
  • Traditional lunch & bottled waters
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Tips/ gratuities or personal expenses...

Overview

Our adventure begins at Binh Tay Market, a bustling hub of activity. From there, we'll discover the serenity of the Holy Lady Temple, a hidden gem nestled amidst the city's chaos, offering a peaceful retreat and insight into Vietnamese religious practices. Continuously, we'll step back in time at the historic Renunification Palace, a symbol of Vietnam's tumultuous past and the site of significant historical events. Marveling at the architectural beauty of the Saigon Central Post Office, we'll admire its elegant French-inspired design before delving into the spiritual realm at the Jade Emperor Pagoda, where intricate sculptures and incense-filled halls create an atmosphere of reverence. A visit to a local Lacquerware factory offers a glimpse into traditional craftsmanship before we delve into the poignant history of the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum & Vietnam History Museum, where a vast collection of artifacts and exhibits chronicle the rich tapestry of Vietnam's past.

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  • Binh Tay Market

    Located in Chinatown (Cho Lon), Binh Tay Market is a bustling and historic market in Ho Chi Minh City. With a rich history dating back to the late 19th century, the market serves as a vibrant hub of commerce and cultural exchange. Inside its vibrant halls, you can explore a wide range of products including fresh produce, spices, textiles, handicrafts, and more, immersing yourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of this iconic market. The market was constructed by the French colonial administration to replace the older and smaller Cho Lon Market, which was destroyed in a fire. Binh Tay Market quickly became a thriving commercial center, serving as a vital trading hub for Chinese merchants and the local Vietnamese population. Over years, the market has witnessed significant transformations. However, it was rebuilt and continues to thrive today, attracting both locals and tourists alike. It remains an essential part of the city’s cultural heritage, offering a diverse array of products.

    30 minutes

  • Ba Thien Hau Temple

    This gorgeous 19th-century temple is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau, and always attracts a mix of worshippers and visitors, who mingle beneath the large coils of incense suspended overhead. It is believed that Thien Hau can travel over the oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to save people in trouble on the high seas. There are intricate ceramic friezes above the roof line of the interior courtyard, while the protectors of the pagoda are said to be two land turtles that live here. Near the large braziers stand two miniature wooden structures in which a small figure of Thien Hau is paraded around nearby streets on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. On the main dais are three figures of Thien Hau, one behind the other, all flanked by two servants or guardians. To the right is a scale-model boat and on the far right is the Goddess Long Mau, Protector of Mothers and Newborns. Visiting this temple, you will have a chance to discover a part of local culture of an ethnic minority.

    30 minutes

  • The Independence Palace

    Surrounded by royal palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this landmark government building and the eerie ambience of its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show. It's also known as the Independence Palace. The building was named Independence Palace and was home to the succeeding South Vietnamese president, Nguyen Van Thieu, until his hasty departure in 1975. Designed by Paris-trained Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, it is an outstanding example of 1960s architecture, with an airy and open atmosphere. The Reunification Palace, also known as Independence Palace, is a landmark building located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. And it is known as a must see National Monument once you are in Ho Chi Minh City.

    45 minutes

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    First introduced in Vietnam over a decade ago in 1998, Ganh Bong Sen Buffet offers the perfect balance between the traditional dishes of Vietnamese cuisine and the Western-styled buffet. A hand-painted features in the mural are images of many popular dishes normally found at the corners of open marketplaces in provincial towns, such as banh canh, banh xeo, banh khot, bun rieu, bun mam, to name a few. At the Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, the creative, talented, and experienced chefs elevate these common traditional dishes into symbols of culinary excellence with a taste that is both distinctive and yet equally familiar to a connoisseur of Vietnamese delicacies. It is no surprise that many come to Ganh Bong Sen Buffet in order to enjoy the characteristic flavors of the three regions. You want to experience the culture of Vietnam. You want to be satisfied. Well, you can count on us. Here at Ganh Bong Sen Buffet, every meal is a feast for the gods.

    1 hour

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    The lacquer itself is actually the resin of a tree which is mixed with coloured pigments and solvents and applied layer after layer to the object's surface, producing a shiny and durable finish. Eggshell and mother of pearl may be applied to the surface before the lacquer is applied, in which the finished product is sanded down to reveal the decoration beneath. The high quality of resin from Vietnamese lacquer trees, notably those of Phu Tho, was a crucial factor in the rapid development of this art form during the feudal period. Decorated lacquer statues, panels, boxes and trays (1428-1527), may still be seen at many temples and pagodas. In subsequent centuries the use of lacquerware was extended to larger items such as wooden chairs and tables. Since that time lacquerware has continued to develop into one of the mainstays of the Vietnamese handicraft industry, both at home and abroad. Today's most popular items include vases, jewel cases, desk sets, trays and vertical blinds.

    30 minutes

  • Central Post Office

    The city's landmark French-era post office is a period classic, designed by Marie-Alfred Foulhoux (though often credited to Gustave Eiffel) and built between 1886 and 1891. A mosaic of Ho Chi Minh takes pride of place at the end of its barrel-vaulted hall. The post office features a unique, bright yellow exterior framed with white trim. Curved windows are elegantly framed with green shutters and a large clock is featured prominently at the building’s main entrance. The stunning, spacious interior has tall, domed ceilings with metal arches and a gorgeous patterned tile floor. There are two painted maps inside the office – Lignes télégraphiques du Sud Vietnamet du Cambodge 1892 (Telegraphic lines of southern Vietnam and Cambodia 1892) depicts the postal route from southern Vietnam to Cambodia, and on the right side of the building is Saigon et ses environs, 1892 (Saigon and its surroundings), a local map.

    15 minutes

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    Built in 1929, this notable Sino-French museum houses a rewarding collection of artefacts illustrating the evolution of the cultures of Vietnam, from the Bronze Age Dong Son civilization (which emerged in 2000 BCE) and the Funan civilization (1st to 6th centuries CE) to the Cham, Khmer and Vietnamese. Highlights include valuable relics taken from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and a fine collection of Buddha statues. There's good English information. Parts of the museum are being renovated. There's also a perfectly preserved mummy of a local woman who died in 1869, excavated from Xom Cai in District 5; and some exquisite stylised mother-of-pearl Chinese characters inlaid into panels. It's located beside the Botanical Gardens. The museum also encompasses the diverse cultures of ethnic groups in Southern Vietnam and other Asian countries. Explore their clothing, unique musical instruments, statues of deities, and tools related to agriculture, hunting and fishing.

    35 minutes

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My vacation December 2024

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a good tour today with Luc. He can speak English very well and very friendly I would recommend him. He took us to Very famous history museum,post office,Binh Tay Market,War museum and Hau pagoda temple and independence palace and some shopping for lacquerware and silk clothing.

Value got money and a great guide!

Published on Oct, 2023

Our tour guide Luc was amazing and was a mine of information. We had an excellent driver who held the door open for us at every stop and made sure we were safe getting on to the pavement. He was extremely courteous. We felt like royalty. All the stops were interesting. Only downside, we felt pressured to buy in the lacquer shop. The cyclo ride was a great experience and both drivers delivered us safely through the chaos of Ho Chi Minh City! The War Remnants Museum was a very sobering experience but well worth a visit. Lunch was a buffet with a good selection even for the fussiest of eaters. Luc made sure we were happy throughout the whole day and even checked the weather forecast so we were inside when it rained! He made an excellent guide. All in all this was great value for money and we saw and experienced things that we would not have been aware of if left to our own devices! Many thanks

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