Private Tour Ho Chi Minh City Highlights From Phu My Port. This lively Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) sightseeing trip is ideal for tourists who want to get a lay of the land, or for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights of the city. You'll explore the major historical and cultural sites, but Saigon (dubbed "The Pearl of the Far East") has so much more. It's the fast speed of its inhabitants, matched to the thundering sounds of the countless cafés. It's the consumers bargaining in the vibrant market streets. Your skilled guide will explain the many locations you see.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pick-up & drop off by Private car
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Itinerary
1
Central Post Office
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City was built in the late 19th century, during the French colonial era, the Central Post Office was built. French architect Gustave Eiffel, widely known for creating the Eiffel Tower in Paris, was responsible for its design. In 1891, the construction was finished. The structure has a unique architectural design that blends Gothic and French colonial characteristics. Arched windows, wrought-iron gates, and a large clock tower embellish the façade. The interior has a large hall, ornate ornamental embellishments, and lofty ceilings.
30 minutes
2
Notre Dame Square
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, The Notre Dame Cathedral was built starting in 1863 and finished in 1880. It was created in the neo-Romanesque architectural style by French architect Jules Bourard. French imports were used to provide the building materials, notably the façade's red bricks. The twin bell towers, stained glass windows, and red brick façade of the cathedral define its architectural style. The design has a distinctly neo-Romanesque style that is reminiscent of old French churches.
30 minutes
3
The Independence Palace
The Reunification Palace, Built in the late 19th century, the Reunification Palace was once known as the Norodom Palace. It was constructed by the French colonial authorities as the Governor-General of French Indochina's home. Following the French withdrew in 1954, the president of South Vietnam moved inside it. The architectural design of the palace combines Vietnamese and French elements. Its design is mid-century modern, with lots of windows, open areas, and clean lines.
30 minutes
4
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, The museum offers an insightful and depressing look at how the war affected Vietnam and its people. Not long after the Vietnam War ended, in 1975, the War Remnants Museum was founded. Initially called the "Exhibition House for Crimes of War and Aggression," its main goal was to compile information about the wider ramifications of war as well as how the war affected the Vietnamese people.
30 minutes
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Private Tour Ho Chi Minh City Highlights From Phu My Port. This lively Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) sightseeing trip is ideal for tourists who want to get a lay of the land, or for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights of the city. You'll explore the major historical and cultural sites, but Saigon (dubbed "The Pearl of the Far East") has so much more. It's the fast speed of its inhabitants, matched to the thundering sounds of the countless cafés. It's the consumers bargaining in the vibrant market streets. Your skilled guide will explain the many locations you see.