Ho Chi Minh City Trip Overview
Get a locals perspective on the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. The largest city in Vietnam isn’t the capital, however much of Vietnam’s history has unravelled here, in this Metropolis. This tour will focus on Colonial times as well as pre-post American war, but don’t let that stop you from asking our local guides about anything you’d like. This is your candid trip around HCMC.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Vietnam
Get a locals perspective on the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. The largest city in Vietnam isn’t the capital, however much of Vietnam’s history has unravelled here, in this Metropolis. This tour will focus on Colonial times as well as pre-post American war, but don’t let that stop you from asking our local guides about anything you’d like. This is your candid trip around HCMC.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
8:15am, we will pick you up from your hotel and take the morning to visit the Independence Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the hostoric Central Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum. The Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace.
The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of photos and stories from the horrific American War.
The morning will finish with lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours
