Saigon Sites and Stories – Walking Tour
Duration 3 hours
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Private group available
Group size depends on the selected tour option
Walking
Transportation provided as part of the activity
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Licensed English-Speaking Guide
Guided throughout the experience by a knowledgeable local guide
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Saigon on a guided walking tour
- See the city’s most iconic landmarks, and hidden secret bunker.
- Learn about the city’s history and culture from a local guide
- Explore hidden gems, tasting food and coffee.
- Get a PDF with local recommendations for food, activities, and rooftop bars
Full description
Welcome to Saigon!
Join us on this walking tour while strolling to significant landmarks and hidden spots that every first-time visitor to Saigon (or even Vietnam) needs to know.
You’ll gain a better understanding of the city and the country by diving deep into local cultures and stories known only to the locals. But we don’t stop there; we go beyond the standard narratives by sharing contemporary insights, and observations to provide you with a well-rounded perspective.
Here are the places we’ll visit on this tour:
🍃Former Manufacturer of Opium
🏛️ Saigon Opera House
🗽 Ho Chi Minh Statue
🕵️ The Secret CIA Building
☕ Cong Coffee
📮 Saigon Post Office
⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral
📮 The Hidden Book Street
🏰 Independence Palace
We highly recommend joining this tour upon your arrival in town. As a special treat, at the tour’s conclusion, we’ll send you a PDF packed with local recommendations for food, activities, rooftop bars, etc.
Don’t miss out on this exhilarating journey through Saigon’s past, present, and future! Book now for an unforgettable experience! 🎉
Meeting point: 74 Hai Ba Trung Str., (The Manufacture Courtyard Gate) Our guides are recognised with a blue paper fan, passcode: Momo
Step by Step Itinerary
The Manufacture Coutyard
In front of The Manufacture Courtyard Gate (Look out for the blue paper fan!)
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Visit the cultural landmark renowned for its architecture and untold stories about spies before independence.
The Coffee Apartment
Visit a unique building housing multiple cafés inside an old apartment block.
Ho Chi Minh Statue
See the prominent statue honoring Vietnam’s revolutionary leader and hear whispers about the city's name
Hôtel de Ville Saigon
The Saigon People's Committee Building, originally known as Hôtel de Ville, is reminiscent of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris. After the reunification of Vietnam in 1975, it was repurposed as the headquarters for the People's Committee, symbolizing the transition from colonial rule to an independent government.
The secret Landing Zone
The last helicopter escaped from Vietnam War, I bet you know it.
Sip your military-themed coffee
Take a relaxing break to enjoy Coconut coffee or Ambarella juice with access to clean restroom facilities.
Saigon Post Office
Explore the grand colonial-era post office and send the postcard to your lover.
The book lover's nest
Visit a charming street dedicated to bookstores and literary culture, offering a lively Vietnamese class. The tips to communicate with the locals are must-know whenever travelling.
Whisper a secret of the Independence Palace
Tour in front of the former presidential palace, a symbol of Vietnam’s War and Peace. Hearing the story about the assassination of the president and the stray tank.
The Coffee Apartment
Visit a unique building housing multiple cafés inside an old apartment block.
Ho Chi Minh Statue
See the prominent statue honoring Vietnam’s revolutionary leader and hear whispers about the city's name
Hôtel de Ville Saigon
Visit the City People's Committee Hall, symbolizing the city’s colonial heritage and modern identity.
The secret Landing Zone
The last helicopter escaped from Vietnam War, I bet you know it.
Sip your military-themed coffee
Take a relaxing break to enjoy Coconut coffee or Ambarella juice with access to clean restroom facilities.
Saigon Post Office
Explore the grand colonial-era post office and send the postcard to your lover.
The book lover's nest
Visit a charming street dedicated to bookstores and literary culture, offering a lively Vietnamese class. The tips to communicate with the locals are must-know whenever travelling.
Whisper a secret of the Independence Palace
Tour in front of the former presidential palace, a symbol of Vietnam’s War and Peace. Hearing the story about the assassination of the president and the stray tank.
Includes
- English Speaking Guide
- Water/Coffee/Tea for the private option
Excludes
- Personal expenses and Services not mentioned above
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
- No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time
- Full refund or reschedule offered in case of severe weather cancellation by operator
Good to know
- 👟 This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk for around 3 hours.
- ☀️ Saigon can be hot and sunny, so we recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water.
- 🌦️ The tour runs rain or shine. During rainy weather, please bring an umbrella or light rain jacket.
Meeting point
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