Where does the tour start and end?

The tour operates with hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City District 1. Pickup runs between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, with the tour ending at approximately 6:00 PM.

Do I need to print my ticket?

No. A mobile ticket is accepted — simply show your booking confirmation on your phone to the guide at pickup.

Is there a dress code?

Yes. Thien Hau Pagoda and some other sites require clothing that covers the shoulders, back, and knees. Bring a scarf or light cardigan to cover up if your outfit doesn't already comply.

Are there extra charges on public holidays?

A surcharge of VND 150,000 per person applies on 1 January, 15–19 February, 26 April, 30 April, 1 May, 1–2 September, and 31 December 2026. This is paid directly on site and is not included in the booking price.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children under 3 travel free of charge, though no seat is reserved for them. They must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times. Note that the War Remnants Museum contains graphic wartime imagery, which may not be suitable for young or sensitive visitors.

Can the itinerary change?

The order of stops may be adjusted due to weather or traffic conditions, but all key sites are intended to be visited on every departure.

Ho Chi Minh Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Water Bus Ride on Saigon River

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Duration

10 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Round-trip shared hotel transfers (District 1)

Professional tour guide

All admission fees

Lunch at a local restaurant

Bottled water

Water bus (boat ride) on the Saigon River

Not included

Personal expenses and souvenirs

Holiday surcharge of VND 150,000 per person on selected public holidays (payable on site)

Gratuities for guide and driver

What to expect

Hotel pickup
7:30 – 8:00 AM
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City District 1.
Independence Palace
Morning
Explore the preserved halls and underground command bunkers of the palace that witnessed the end of the Vietnam War.
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
Morning
Admire the twin red-brick spires of the cathedral and the sweeping iron-and-glass interior of the colonial-era post office.
War Remnants Museum
Late morning
Move through powerful exhibits documenting the Indochina wars, including rare wartime photography and military hardware.
Lunch at a local restaurant
Midday
Sit down for a Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant before heading across the city.
Chinatown — Cho Lon Market & Thien Hau Pagoda
Afternoon
Browse the busy stalls of Cho Lon's market district and visit the ornate 18th-century Cantonese pagoda dedicated to the sea goddess Thien Hau.
Bach Dang Harbour & Saigon River water bus
Late afternoon
Board a public water bus at Bach Dang Harbour for a scenic cruise along the Saigon River, watching the city's waterfront from the water.
Hotel drop-off
6:00 PM
Return transfer to your hotel in District 1, arriving around 6:00 PM.

Ho Chi Minh Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Water Bus Ride on Saigon River

Ho Chi Minh Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Water Bus Ride on Saigon River

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