This mesmerizing trip gives you a fun and fascinating insight into the history, culture and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City. This mesmerizing trip gives you a fun and fascinating insight into the history, culture and the daily life of the locals in Ho Chi Minh City.Highlights- Learn about a dark chapter in the history of Vietnam at the War Remnants Museum - Fall in love with the colourful temple of Thien Hau - Admire beautiful french colonial architecture Start the tour heading to Chinatown and pass through the fascinating back streets near Cho Lon. This area is one of the busiest commercial districts of Ho Chi Minh City and its atmospheric streets are home to some of the city’s most interesting sites.
Your expert local guide will take you to visit the Thien Hau temple, which was built in the early 19th Century and dedicated to the goddess of seafarers.
After a short bus ride to the city centre, enjoy a traditional local Vietnamese lunch of pho, or noodle soup – a must when you’re in Vietnam! After our delicious lunch, visit the War Remnants Museum; take a walking tour to Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office, Opera House and downtown Saigon.
The War Remnants Museum was originally opened in September 1975, it displays old military equipment and other related items from the Vietnam War. In the courtyard, you will find some larger exhibits including a F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter. The Reunification Palace, formerly known as the Presidential Palace was the sight of South Vietnam's surrender in April 1975. Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Opera House are beautiful examples of architecture from the French colonial period.
At the end of the trip, your guide will assist you in getting back to your hotel or will provide you with tips and suggestions if you'd like to continue exploring the area. Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Hotel pickupEnd point: At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.ScheduleOpening dates08:30 - 14:30Duration: 6 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsShoulders and legs covered. Please note that this tour visits independent, family-owned businesses whose operating schedules and menus may change. Therefore, street food venues and local dishes often vary and your local guide will make any final adjustments on the spot. This tour cannot accommodate vegetarians and vegans. If you would like a customised vegetarian/vegan tour, please notify us in advance of any other food allergies.
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