Free tour

A Walk Through History: The Heart of Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Nguyen

Registered on 7 September 2025

I'm a local who loves showing travellers the authentic side of my city. I enjoy history, food, and street life, and I’m passionate about sharing these experiences with new friends. Guiding tours allows me to combine my love for culture with meeting people from all over the world.

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

🌆 Join me on a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where history, culture, and architecture come to life.

We will start at the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece built by the French that has stood for over a century. Right next door, we'll explore the Central Post Office, an impressive building designed by the same mind behind the Eiffel Tower, where you can still send a postcard the old-fashioned way ✉️. Finally, we'll enter the Independence Palace, the place where Vietnam's modern history changed forever in 1975 🇻🇳.

🌟 During this tour, you'll feel how every corner tells a story, from colonial times to the vibrant days of present-day Saigon. Not only will you visit iconic places, but you'll also discover hidden details, small architectural gems, and local anecdotes that will make you see the city with new eyes.

This tour is perfect if you want to see the essentials of Saigon in a short and charming walk. Along the way, I'll share local stories, hidden details, and curiosities you won't find in tourist guides 📖.

Come with curiosity and take away unforgettable memories! 🌺

*Note: entry to the Independence Palace costs 40,000 VNĐ ($1.52) per person.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Paris Commune Square

We will meet in front of the Notre-Dame Basilica of Saigon (Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn), at the main entrance facing Paris Square (Công xã Paris). Please look for me near the statue of the Virgin Mary in the square.

Outside visit

Notre Dame de Saigon Cathedral

Outside visit

Oficina Postal Central

Outside visit

Palacio de Independencia

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.