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🔥🗽 Vietnam War Essentials Free Walking Tour
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Guru: Detour Asia
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Registered on 23 April 2023
Detour Asia offers an alternative tour experience for travelers in Southeast Asia, guided by local experts who know their cities inside and out. Skip the typical tourist spots and immerse yourself in authentic culture, discovering hidden gems and local favorites. Explore with those who love and understand their cities' secrets and surprises. Make your next adventure unconventional. Proudly featured in Lonely Planet Travel Guide (2016 & 2019).
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Start: 9:30 AM | ⏱️ Duration: ~3 hours
Meet at: 7-Eleven, Tôn Thất Tùng, District 1
Language: English
Tour Type: Free walking tour (tip-based)
Step back in time and uncover the gripping stories of the Vietnam War right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. This walking tour takes you through hidden bunkers, sacred monuments, and iconic landmarks that shaped the course of modern Vietnamese history. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll explore both the official narrative and personal stories passed down through generations.
We will discover the best places like:
- Secret Weapon Bunker (1968 Tet Offensive)
- Local Guide's Home (Coffee Rest Stop)
- Thích Quảng Đức Monument - The Burning Monk
- Archbishop’s Residence (Dinh Tân Xa)
- War Remnants Museum
- Le Quy Don French School
- End at Reunification Palace
Don't miss this off-the-beaten-path walking tour to take with you a great memory from Ho Chi Minh City 😉
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
23 Đ. Tôn Thất Tùng, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
7-Eleven - Tôn Thất Tùng, Phạm Ngũ Lão, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
For more information, feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at +84 91 238 8676.
1
Entry not included
Secret Weapon Bunker
Next, we take you to the Saigon Secret Weapons Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Vietnam War that's often overlooked by tourists. You'll be amazed by the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese people during this turbulent time in history.
2
Free entry
Visit Tour Guide's Family
Step off the tourist path and into the home of your guide’s family — where history lives in photos on the wall and stories told over coffee. As you sit together in their living room, you’ll hear firsthand how the Vietnam War shaped not just a country, but the lives of ordinary Saigon families. It’s a quiet, powerful moment of connection you won’t find in any museum.
3
Outside visit
Thích Quảng Đức Monument - The Burning Monk
Visit the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial, a moving tribute to the Buddhist monk who self-immolated in protest against the Vietnam War. From there, we’ll delve into the history of the war, uncovering the complex reasons behind the division between North and South Vietnam.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
