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Vung Tau: City Highlights, Local Flavors & Views Guided Tour

Highlights

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central locations
  • Live local guide sharing untold stories
  • Learn about the Vietnam War at the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum
  • Explore colonial landmarks at the Central Post Office and Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Experience Vietnamese culture at the Jade Emperor Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market

Full description


Your half-day Sai Gon city tour begins with hotel pickup from centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Accompanied by a local guide, you will discover different sides of the city, from history and architecture to religion, culture, and everyday life.


To understand modern Sai Gon, the tour explores key sites related to the Viet Nam War. Visit the War Remnants Museum, offering important insights into the impacts of the war, followed by the Reunification Palace, once the seat of power of South Viet Nam. Here, you will also see the historic tank that marked the end of the war and the fall of Sai Gon.

The journey then takes you back to the 19th century during the French colonial period. Stop at the beautiful Central Post Office, one of the city’s finest examples of colonial architecture, and admire the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral from outside (currently under renovation).

Next, experience a quieter side of the city at the Jade Emperor Pagoda, a peaceful spiritual site where you can learn about local beliefs, traditions, and Vietnamese culture.

Your final stop is Ben Thanh Market, the most famous market in Sai Gon. Walk through its lively stalls and experience the vibrant atmosphere, filled with colors, scents, and authentic local flavors.

After exploring the city, you will gain a deeper understanding of Sai Gon and why it is so loved by locals. The tour ends with a convenient drop-off at your hotel or any location in the city center.


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Includes

     Shared Air-con Vehicle
Vietnamese English-speaking Guide
All Entrance Tickets
Bottled Drinking Water

Central location Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Not Includes

    Personal expenses

Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
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Know before you go

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available in specific wards.
  • From 1 July 2025, Ho Chi Minh City has merged with Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau provinces, forming a much larger area. For small-group tours, hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available in the following wards:
  • District 1 & District 3: Sai Gon Ward, Ben Thanh Ward, Tan Dinh Ward, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ban Co Ward, Xuan Hoa Ward, Nhieu Loc Ward
  • Other Districts: Please make your own way to the meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance. Address: 60 Ton That Dam Street, Sai Gon Ward (District 1), Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.

Meeting point