Saigon “Past and Now” Full Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon and still widely referred to as such, stands as Vietnam’s largest city, a bustling metropolis that embraces striking contradictions. Within its vibrant streets, one can find street vendors peddling fresh fruits and vegetables juxtaposed against glamorous western-style bars and upscale boutiques. With a history spanning just 300 years, the city was captured by the French in 1859 and subsequently became the capital of Indochina. Once hailed as the “Pearl of the Far East,” Saigon served as the capital of the US-backed Republic of Việt Nam from 1956 until its dramatic downfall in April 1975.
This comprehensive full-day city tour not only delves into Saigon’s tumultuous history but also offers a glimpse into the city’s captivating diversity.

7.30am: We leave hotel and slowly drive to China town. Tour guide will help you find a seat and taste a cup of coffee while watching daily life running and chatting with friendly locals. Then, the first visit is the Fito Museum, is the first museum of Vietnamese medicine. On display are nearly 3,000 items dating back to the Stone Age. Exhibits include tools used to prepare medicine, knives, mortars and pestles, documents and objects from a traditional pharmacy. Then we visit St. Phanxico Xavier Cathedral (Cha Tam) where former President of South of Vietnam government – Ngo Dinh Nhiem & his brother blessed few hours before assassinated in American War time. Then, take some steps entry Kim Bien wholesale market. There are fantastic photo opportunities amidst the huge variety of chemical, cosmetic powder, phone devices…

Return to downtown for relaxing lunch.

In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum, the Museum of thematic research, collection, storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam visit Reunification Palace (formerly known as Independence Palace) has stayed in the mind of many generations of not only Vietnamese but also foreigners. It is known as the famous historical witness that passed through the two fierce wars against the French and American colonists. It depends on your preference, we may spend some time in the surroundings to take photo of Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office before returning to hotel around 4.30 or 5pm. End of services!\

* The the Historical Museum or Fine Art Museum are aivailable if you do not want to visit the War Remnants Museum

Validity from 2023
Price per person in VND in party of