Saigon City Half Day Walking Tour with Sunset View

By walking with our local tour guide, you will get a taste of Saigon’s old town, history, and local culture through our perspectives and stories. You will discover the entire Saigon ancient town with unique spots with us through the stories behind them. Getting to know more about these colonial buildings under name of Saigon was the capital of French and later of the independent Republic

War Remnants Museum – the Museum of thematic research, collection , storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam. Museum store more than 20,000 documents, exhibits and films, in which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, films have been applied to introduce in eight thematic exhibition frequently. In 35 years, the Museum has welcomed over 15 million visitors at home and abroad. Currently with about 500,000 visitors each year, the War Remnants Museum is one of the only cultural tourism to attract high public credibility at home and abroad.

From Norodom Palace to Independence Palace 1868-1966” explores the century-long history of the building that once served as the seat of the French colonial government in Cochinchina. In 1954, this building was renamed Independence Palace. It subsequently witnessed many dramatic episodes in the rise and decline of the government of Ngo Dinh Diem, the founding leader of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and once inside, the looping arches, intricately designed marble floors and antiquated telephone boxes all serve as a reminder of the importance the post office played in days before email and mobile phones. Although the architecture is distinctly French, the large portrait of Ho Chi Minh hanging high above everyone at the far end of the building reminds everyone we are definitely in Vietnam. Painted onto walls overhead are two maps of the region; one of them showing the telegraph lines that crisscross Vietnam and Cambodia and the other displaying a map of the Saigon region in 1892.

Notre Dame Built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is the most impressive cathedral in Vietnam. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris and built with materials shipped over from France, the cathedral is the religious center for Vietnam’s 6.2 million Catholics

The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Municipal Opera House (Vietnamese: Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh; French: Opėra Municipal de Saigon), is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam.

Though still called Hotel de Ville locally, this is no longer a hotel. This landmark building is actually The People’s Committee, a government building with no public access.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street in Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling pedestrian promenade that attracts a large number of locals and visitors, especially in the evenings. The street offers a captivating blend of old-world charm with its historic buildings and the striking contrast of modern skyscrapers that line its sides. It is a vibrant hub where people gather to enjoy leisurely strolls, savor delicious street food, witness captivating street performances, and soak in the vibrant ambiance of this iconic urban space.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• It is recommended that you leave your handbag, passport and jewelry at your hotel for safe keeping
• Children under 4 year old will be free of charged and shared all service with parents

• Saigon City Half Day
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• English-speaking guide
• Ticket: All the entrances are included
• Drinks: A cup of coffee and a bottle of water

• Personal expenses not mentioned

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• This Tour is Provided by DN Tour.
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