Quận 1 Trip Overview
Learn about Saigon’s history and architecture all the while discovering local life. First by foot and then by cyclo, we will take you on a journey through the city’s past, from the French influence to the Vietnam war and delight in local specialties as we explore the small alleys of this busy Southeast Asian city.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Quận 1, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Learn about Saigon’s history and architecture all the while discovering local life. First by foot and then by cyclo, we will take you on a journey through the city’s past, from the French influence to the Vietnam war and delight in local specialties as we explore the small alleys of this busy Southeast Asian city.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
The Saigon city tour begins in front of the City Post office. Please aim to arrive about 15 minutes early for a quick briefing before setting off. Be sure to remember your camera as you will want to capture some of the best sights Saigon has to offer!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Only one mins walking from central Post office – Saigon Norte Dame Cathedral is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in Vietnam. Tour guide will explain to you about Vietnam’s religion and the history of the building.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Independence Palace, 135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Yes, we can’t miss a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, Independence Palace is one of the finest colonial buildings in Saigon, it is considered not only the symbol of Vietnam national independence, but also a special national relic for its architectural and historical values.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument, Corner of Cach Mang Thang Tam & Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
One of highlight of the walking tour, you will have a chance to visit the peaceful memorial park is dedicated to Thich Quang Duc, the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in protest at this intersection in 1963.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, Ho Thi Ky Ward 1, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The walking tour ends at the flower market, where we’ll stop for some local drinks before hopping on the Cyclo to tour the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
After one hour cyclo from flower market. You will stop in the most famous market in Saigon. Tour guide will provide some shopping tips in Vietnam or recommend you where to eat delicious local food.
Tour end.
