4-hour Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour

Highlight

  • Visit the world famous Museum of War Victims.
  • Visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda to learn about the spiritual world of the Vietnamese people.
  • Stroll around Place de la Commune to admire the splendor of French colonial architecture.
  • Wander along Nguyen Hue Street to experience the excitement and vitality of Ho Chi Minh City.

Tour information

After more than 300 years of history, Ho Chi Minh City has now become the most developed city in Vietnam in all aspects. In addition to the new developments, the city still has a number of buildings with historical elements. These places attract a large number of tourists every year. If you want to learn more about the city once known as the "Pearl of the Far East" in Asia, let New Sunrise take you around the city on this 4-hour tour. The tour will start from your hotel (if located in the city center) or from a location that we will separately agree with you. At the end of the tour, we will take you back to the starting point.

Schedule

War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum is a place where the heroic testimonies of the Vietnamese people in their fight against the invading forces are preserved, and where the crimes are condemned and the devastating consequences of the aggression are highlighted. It is a specialized museum that researches, collects, archives, preserves and exhibits documents, images and artifacts that testify to the crimes and consequences of the wars that the invading forces inflicted on the Vietnamese people. The museum currently houses more than 20,000 documents, artifacts and films, of which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts and films are presented in 8 permanent exhibition themes.
Duration of visit: 1 hour.
Type of visit: Visit the entire museum.
Narration by the guide: Yes.
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is not only the most beautiful and largest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, but also an important Buddhist center in the country. It is a place where generations of monks have been trained and cultural, educational and charitable activities have been organized. The pagoda is also a place that attracts many tourists to admire the architecture, learn about Buddhism and pray for peace. It is a spiritual tourist destination that cannot be missed when visiting Saigon.
Duration of visit: 1 hour.
Type of visit: Visit the entire pagoda.
Guide narration: Yes.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral was built by the French as a place of worship for French Catholics in the Roman and Gothic architectural styles. Each of its architectural lines exudes solemnity and luxury. During the construction process, all building materials from cement, steel to screws were brought from France. The facade of the building is made of bare, unplastered brick made in Marseille. To this day, it still retains a bright pink color and is not covered with moss.
Duration of visit: 15 minutes.
Type of visit: Admire the external beauty of the church from the Place de la Commune de Paris (the church is under renovation, it is impossible to go inside).
Tour guide's story: Yes.
Main Post Office
Together with Notre Dame Cathedral, the city post office has created an outstanding colonial architectural ensemble in the heart of Saigon. Visitors to the Main Post Office can not only admire the unique architecture that combines Western style and Eastern decor, but also immerse themselves in a very nostalgic ancient space where stamps, mailboxes and telephone booths are still used.
Duration of visit: 30 minutes.
Type of visit: Visit to the main hall.
Tour guide's narration: Yes.
Independence Palace
Independence Palace is a famous historical site in Ho Chi Minh City. It used to be the residence and workplace of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. Today, the Independence Palace is visited by many tourists and is a meeting place and reception place for delegations of the country's and city's leaders. The palace, with an area of ​​120,000 m², is built on the basis of a harmonious combination of modern architectural art and traditional oriental architecture.
Duration of visit: 10 minutes.
Type of visit: Photo stop at the main gate.
Tour guide's story: Yes.
Opera House
One of the city's most prominent landmarks is the Ho Chi Minh Opera House, built in 1897 by French architect Eugène Ferré. The building is a fine example of magnificent French colonial architecture. The Opera House is surrounded by a wide, tree-lined boulevard that has such an exotic European feel that you may have to remind yourself that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not Paris.
Duration of visit: 10 minutes.
Type of visit: Photo stop at the main gate.
Guide's narration: Yes.
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, also known as Nguyen Hue Square or Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Square, is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. The entire square is covered with two rows of lush green trees and two impressive fountains. It is one of the liveliest places in Saigon. Visitors can experience the so-called "bubbling youthful vitality" present in every entertainment and play activity when they come here in the evenings, on weekends or holidays...
Duration of visit: 30 minutes.
Type of visit: Walking tour of the square.
Guide narration: Yes.
Ben Thanh Market
Located right in the city center, Ben Thanh Market is one of the typical places that any tourist visiting Ho Chi Minh City should visit. This place still preserves the traditional Vietnamese shopping style. The goods sold are varied: from food, fruits, delicacies, souvenirs to clothes. In many cases, the image of the southern gate of this market is considered a symbol of the city.
Duration of visit: 15 minutes.
Type of visit: Photo stop at the main gate.
Tour guide's narration: Yes.

Price list

Individual tour: Price from $110 for whole group
Number of persons: 1-2 $110 for whole group
Number of persons: 3 $130 for whole group
Number of persons: 4 $160 for whole group
Number of persons: 5 $190 for whole group
Number of persons: 6 $220 for whole group
Number of persons: 7 $250 for whole group
Number of persons: ≧ 8 $30 per person

Included in price

  • Pick up at your hotel in the city center, transportation as per the program, English speaking guide, entrance tickets

Not included in price

  • Individual expenses

Other notes

Pricing policy for children:
- Children under 6: free (Or just pay for entry in places where there is no discount policy for children).
- Children from 6 to 11 years: 70% of the adult price.
- Two adults can book 1 child seat at a reduced price. The second child and thereafter are charged the same as an adult.

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