- View the massive artillery and armor collection at the War Remnants Museum
- Visit the iconic Reunification Palace, Vietnam War’s peace symbol
- Marvel at the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office’s grand French colonial architecture
Package Options
Please note that the tour depends on the number of customers per day. If we do not have enough customers (i.e. only 1–2 people per day), the tour will be canceled with the guests receiving a full refund. Announcements from our customer service will be given as soon as possible.
－What You Can Expect－
Relive the many stages of Vietnam history on this day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. View the massive range of weapons and artillery displayed at the War Remnants Museum. The museum also features old military equipment and memorabilia. Next, visit Reunification Palace. Stroll through its lovely gardens, secret rooms, and command bunkers.
Have a moment of silence and reflection at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. This is where thousands of visitors had gathered to witness a rumored miracle: the tears of the Virgin Mary statue.
End the tour at the grandest post office in Asia, the Central Post Office. Delight in charming telephone boxes, old-fashioned glue pots, looping arches, and marble floors. Try sending mail the traditional way - by postcard or letter. Embark on a cultural journey and witness Vietnam’s inspiring history!
－Important Info－
- Departure information (Pick-up service will not be available during Tet and other Vietnamese holidays):
- From your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City center District 1 (on Ly Tu Trong, Le Thanh Ton, Truong Dinh, Nguyen An Ninh, Phan Chu Trinh, Luu Van Lang, Le Anh Xuan, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue, Thi Sach, Thu Khoa Huan, Thai Van Lung, Mac Thi Buoi, Ho Huan Nghiep, Nguyen Thai Binh, Le Thi Hong Gam, Bui Thi Xuan, Suong Nguyet Anh, Bui Vien, De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao and Ky Con Streets): 7:30 - 7:45 AM
- Local Agency Office: 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City: 7:45 AM
- Duration: 11 hrs
- Returning time: ~ 7:00 PM (Traffic congestion may result in delayed return time)
- Local Agency will contact you to confirm the pick up time before 12 hours prior to departure day.
Duration：11 hour(s)
Day 1
** Take the morning trip to visit 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon.
** or Saigon Central Post Office
** Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
** Have lunch at local restaurant.
** Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
** Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
** Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war.
** Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun (your own expense). Return to Saigon. Trip ends.
** Location of Experience
Location Name Local agency office
Address 112 Tran Hung Dao Street, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
For cancellations made at least 2 day(s) prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 0% will apply
For cancellations made 0 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 100% will apply