Free tour

Explore Saigon's Hidden Gems with a Local Guide!

4.80

Excellent(35)

Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Tony

Registered on 19 July 2024

Xin chao! 👋 I'm Tony, a history-loving student and serious foodie right here in Ho Chi Minh City, part of a wonderful group of local students just like me! We're excited to share our personal connection to this city – its amazing culture, captivating history, hidden gems, and the warmth of its people. Let us be your friendly guides to an authentic and unforgettable Ho Chi Minh City adventure!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's secrets with a passionate local student guide!

=> This tour uncovers 10 key Landmarks and Hidden Gems, offering a friendly and authentic look at the city. You'll dive into iconic history at the Opera House, Reunification Palace, City Hall, CIA Building, Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral. You'll also explore cultural hubs like the Ton That Dam Market, Cafe Apartment, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where you can taste one of the city's best coffees at a hidden gem coffee shop in the oldest apartment building. Our guides will share unique insights and stories you won't find in any guidebook.

=> Meeting Point: Right outside the main entrance of the Opera House.

=> Get ready for an adventure! We can't wait to help you make some unforgettable memories.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

07 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 710212, Vietnam

We'll begin our adventure at the Opera House. Please meet us at the front of the building, right by the Palace entrance.

Outside visit

Independence Palace

Originally built for the South Vietnamese President, it witnessed key events during the Vietnam War. Most famously, a North Vietnamese tank crashed through its gates in 1975, marking the war's end.

Outside visit

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

Built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, it's a prominent symbol of French colonial influence in the city.

Outside visit

Sai Gon Central Post Office

Built between 1886 and 1891 during French colonial times, it's one of the oldest colonial structures in the city.

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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).