Duration: Half Day
Price: VND 490.000 per person – Join a Group
Highlights: Explore the former presidential residence where the Vietnam War ended in 1975.
- Tour Type: Premier Group Tour – Maximum 12 travelers
- Vehicle: 16-seat air-conditioned minivan
- Duration: Half Day (Morning or Afternoon Option)
- Departure Point: Hotels in District 1 or meeting point
Product Features & Advantages – Premier Group Tour (GT)
→ personalized, comfortable, and interactive.
→ choose morning or afternoon.
of history, culture, and local life.
- Designed for inbound travelers
with limited time but a desire for authentic experiences.
Highlights:
- Independence Palace: Explore the former presidential residence where the Vietnam War ended in 1975.
- Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office: Admire iconic French colonial architecture (outside visit only).
- War Remnants Museum: A moving collection of photos and artifacts from Vietnam’s history.
- Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown: Discover one of the oldest temples dedicated to the Sea Goddess.
- Cho Lon Market: Walk through Vietnam’s largest wholesale market in the heart of Chinatown.
- Saigon River Water Bus Ride (Afternoon Option): Cruise past iconic landmarks like Landmark 81 & Bitexco Tower.
Experience the best of Ho Chi Minh City in just half a day with this small-group Premier Tour (maximum 12 travelers). Discover the city’s top landmarks — from the Independence Palace and French colonial architecture to the vibrant Chinatown and a relaxing Saigon River Water Bus ride. Perfect for inbound travelers looking for a concise yet insightful introduction to Vietnam’s dynamic southern capital.
Itinerary:
Morning Option – Historical & Cultural Highlights
07:30 – 08:00 – Pick-up at hotels or meeting point in District 1.
- Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace).
- Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only) & Central Post Office.
- Visit War Remnants Museum.
12:00 – Return to hotel or meeting point. End of tour.

Afternoon Option – Chinatown & River Cruise
12:30 – 13:00 – Pick-up at hotels or meeting point in District 1.
- Visit Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown.
- Explore Cho Lon (Big Market).
- Enjoy a Saigon River Water Bus Ride with scenic skyline views.
18:00 – Return to hotel or meeting point. End of tour.
Included:
- Air-conditioned 16-seat minivan
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Water Bus ticket (Afternoon only)
- 1 bottle of mineral water per person
Not Included:
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals & drinks
- Tips & personal expenses
Policies
- Daily departure.
- Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward). Guests outside District 1 must meet at the meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao St., Ben Thanh Ward) by 08:00 (morning option) or 12:30 (afternoon option).
- Children Policy:
- Under 3 years: Free of charge (sharing with parents).
- 4–9 years: 75% of adult rate (sharing with parents).
- Above 9 years: Adult rate applies.
- Max. 1 free child per 2 paying adults; extra children pay full rate.
- Cancellation Policy: Less than 24 hours before departure → 100% charge.