Deluxe Half-Day Saigon Sightseeing Group Tour provided by Deluxe Group Tours
Deluxe Half-Day Saigon Sightseeing Group Tour
Deluxe Half-Day Saigon Sightseeing Group Tour
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92% of travelers recommend this experience
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See classic Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) sights in just half a day
Duration:
4h
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
12
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:4h
- Hotel pickup offered
- Group size:12
- Near public transportation
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
There’s no need to brave Saigon’s turbulent traffic or haggle with voracious taxi drivers on this convenient Ho Chi Minh City half-day tour—ideal for first-time visitors. Traveling in air-conditioned comfort, see the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a typical market, all introduced by your local guide.
Know before you go
- Duration: 4h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
- Visit the city’s top attraction: the War Remnants Museum
- Learn about Vietnamese history and culture from your local guide
- Take it easy with air-conditioned door-to-door transport from your hotel (districts 1 and 3 only)
What to expect
After pickup from your hotel (districts 1 and 3 only), travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, and the Central Post Office, based on a design by Gustave Eiffel, creator of Paris’ famous Eiffel Tower.
Learn about the history of the Vietnam War, as you visit Independence Palace (now known as Reunification Palace) and the War Remnants Museum, with its moving displays on the impacts of Agent Orange.
Finally, visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, built by the city’s Cantonese community around a century ago, and a typical Vietnamese market.
Once the tour is finished, your guide drops you back to your hotel.
Know before you go
- Duration: 4h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Visit the city’s top attraction: the War Remnants Museum
- Learn about Vietnamese history and culture from your local guide
- Take it easy with air-conditioned door-to-door transport from your hotel (districts 1 and 3 only)
What to expect
After pickup from your hotel (districts 1 and 3 only), travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1863 and 1880 by French colonists, and the Central Post Office, based on a design by Gustave Eiffel, creator of Paris’ famous Eiffel Tower.
Learn about the history of the Vietnam War, as you visit Independence Palace (now known as Reunification Palace) and the War Remnants Museum, with its moving displays on the impacts of Agent Orange.
Finally, visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, built by the city’s Cantonese community around a century ago, and a typical Vietnamese market.
Once the tour is finished, your guide drops you back to your hotel.Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 8639P4
Important information
Inclusions
- Free Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at District 1,3
- English speaking guide
- Mineral water (1bottle/tour)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Emperor Jade Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
Exclusions
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Duration
4h
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- FREE PICK UP & DROP OFF for these hotels are in District 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city. Pick up time around 8:00AM - 8:30AM ( Morning tour) or 13:30 - 14:00Pm ( Afternoon tour) If your hotel is outside D1, D3,... Please make your way to the meeting point at TOUR DESK inside Avanti Sai Gon hotel 10 minutes before the activity start. Add: 188 Le Thanh Ton Str., Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The itinerary can change if any visits are closed for refurbishment or a national holiday
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Inclusions
- Free Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off at District 1,3
- English speaking guide
- Mineral water (1bottle/tour)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Emperor Jade Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - War Remnants Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
Exclusions
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- FREE PICK UP & DROP OFF for these hotels are in District 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city. Pick up time around 8:00AM - 8:30AM ( Morning tour) or 13:30 - 14:00Pm ( Afternoon tour) If your hotel is outside D1, D3,... Please make your way to the meeting point at TOUR DESK inside Avanti Sai Gon hotel 10 minutes before the activity start. Add: 188 Le Thanh Ton Str., Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
4h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The itinerary can change if any visits are closed for refurbishment or a national holiday
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Central Post OfficeStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Emperor Jade PagodaStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3War Remnants MuseumStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 4The Independence PalaceStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Saigon Notre Dame CathedralStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 6Ben Thanh MarketStop: 15 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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4.5
139 reviews
Excellent
110
Very good
19
Average
5
Poor
4
Terrible
1
LaetitiaL
1 contribution
Jan 2020
I booked the tour to avoid having to brave the stressful traffic (i.e. crossing the roads), while I would have normally walked it around all by myself. The tour was well and efficiently organised to visit the main sites in HCMC. I was picked up on time from my hotel. The guide was friendly and spoke good english, while providing helpful information around the sites. I would have liked to spend a lot more time at the War Remnants museum, which deserves a good 2-3 hours on its own, although rather intense considering the materials displayed, it may be more adequate to have a couple of visits anyway, the entry fee is not expensive at all. Very pleased overall.
Written 10 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
We are so happy to know that you had a memorable vacation with A Travel Mate, we would like to thank you for your trust and choice.
Your compliment and encouragement will help us to motivate better everyday. Whenever you want to travel to Viet Nam again, please feel free to contact us in case you need any information related to traveling. Wishing you and your family have lots of health and luck.
Thank you and see you again.
Written 12 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Julie R
Hassocks, UK42 contributions
Booked the tour on our 2nd morning in HCMC and Timothy who was our guide was very enthusiastic and informative and it was a great introduction to this busy and amazing city. He clearly new his subject and was cheerful and engaging. We had the added advantage of being just my wife and myself on the tour so had a more personal and relaxed guided tour. It was a half day well spent and being in the morning it was not too hot.
Written 16 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for trusting and choosing A Travel Mate.
We are very happy to know that you are satisfied with our service. We promise to improve our service to meet the customer's expectations in the future. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again
Written 16 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Claudia R
263 contributions
My husband and I did this tour today with our brilliant guide “Japan”. We were met promptly in our hotel foyer by Japan who then walked us to our minivan. We picked up one other person and then set off on the tour.
The tour hits all the key spots in the city and Japan also mentioned a number of other landmarks as we drove past them. He provided expert commentary on all of the places we visited and left us a good amount of time at each one to explore.
I would highly recommend this tour!
The tour hits all the key spots in the city and Japan also mentioned a number of other landmarks as we drove past them. He provided expert commentary on all of the places we visited and left us a good amount of time at each one to explore.
I would highly recommend this tour!
Written 9 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for trusting and choosing A Travel Mate.
We are very happy to know that you are satisfied with our service. We promise to improve our service to meet the customer's expectations in the future. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again
Written 10 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HokieNation
1 contribution
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The time and money was well spent. My tour guide, Thao, was exceptional. She offered many stories at each stop, took pictures, and was very engaged during the tour. Do this tour and ask for Thao.
Written 20 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your kind words!
It is great to hear that you had the amazing time with us! We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. In the future, A Travel Mate hope that we will have more opportunity in order to bring you the best services of our company.
Thank you so much for joining us and hopefully to see you really soon!
Written 23 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Steve L
Lahaina, HI6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
I recently went on a half day City tour of Saigon. It was excellent. We had a really good tour guide “Harley”. Harley spoke fluent English. The tour was informative. I learned a lot of the history of Vietnam. Harley taught our tour group how to speak Vietnamese words correctly !
Written 26 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Firstly, on behalf of A Travel Mate Team, I would like to thank you so much for your wonderful review.
It's so happy that you were satisfied with our service. We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. Your trusty and your satisfaction will help us to motivate better everyday. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again.
Written 2 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
gmcc70
Watford, UK2 contributions
Very informative tour, war museum was very interesting but sombre for the first day in Saigon. Showed all sides of a horrific war though. Probably stayed in the presidents Palace for a bit too long, personal preference though. Timothy the guide had good knowledge and enthusiasm and the trip was well worth. Good half day experience.
Written 27 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Firstly, on behalf of A Travel Mate Team, I would like to thank you so much for your wonderful review.
It's so happy that you were satisfied with our service. We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. Your trusty and your satisfaction will help us to motivate better everyday. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again.
Written 2 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Glyn W
London, UK7 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Our tour guide was Kelvin and gave a really interesting tour of Saigon. Very knowledgeable and a really good overview and history of the City. I would definitely recommend dong this tour and good value for money!
Written 26 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Firstly, on behalf of A Travel Mate Team, I would like to thank you so much for your wonderful review.
It's so happy that you were satisfied with our service. We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. Your trusty and your satisfaction will help us to motivate better everyday. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again.
Written 2 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Melvin W
3 contributions
Mar 2020
A full morning to great sights and Vietnamese culture. I booked the tour the evening before and was promptly picked up at my hotel the following morning. I was surprised to learn I was the only guest on the tour. My tour guide was Vin. He is very knowledge of all the stops and sights on the tour schedule. I can't give one site that I liked the most because they were all very interesting. I suppose the Independence Place was the most impressive site. If you book this tour you will have a very nice morning.
Written 7 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for your kind words!
It is great to hear that you had the amazing time with us! We also believe that you had unforgettable memories and interesting knowledge. In the future, A Travel Mate hope that we will have more opportunity in order to bring you the best services of our company.
Thank you so much for joining us and hopefully to see you really soon!
Written 11 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Michael F
Nha Trang, Vietnam144 contributions
Great tour and good way to see Reunification Palace, Norte Dame Cathedral and War Remnants museum. Japan was a great tour guide. Even tried Weasel Coffee and Egg Coffee.
Written 7 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for trusting and choosing A Travel Mate.
We are very happy to know that you are satisfied with our service. We promise to improve our service to meet the customer's expectations in the future. Wishing you and your family have a wonderful holiday, lots of health and success. In the future we hope that we have more opportunities to accompany you.
Thank you and see you again
Written 10 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Storyteller274320
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
This tour was very disappointing. We were on the bus almost 2 hours picking up people at their hotels. We missed the pagoda as we were too late and it was closed.. We ended up leaving before the local market visit as it was already almost 6 hours and would still have to drop off all the people at there hotels after the market visit . We walked back to our hotel. Would not recommend this tour!! Would recommend visiting the independence Palace and the War remnants museum on your own and not with this tour.
Written 17 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
deweycat
Delray Beach, FL9 contributions
Do you pick up from the cruise terminal? We are 6 adults traveling together in January
Freedom829422
1 contribution
can you pick up at district 7 Sunrise city?
Hi we are interested in this tour, do you pick up from cruise terminal. We are on the Splendor docking around 8am
Heather K
pna26 contributions
Are they limited to one hotel pick-up? Already had this issue with another booking and it was not clearly stated in their what to expect!!
Paul K
4 contributions
From what your saying it seems it depends entirely on the guide you get. The one we had,Minh, was brilliant. Couldn't fault him. We have had guides on other tours ( one in Hoi An) who was doing his best but his English barely understandable.
Re hotel pick up...they usually mention the districts which they do this.
Hope this is helpful.
Renu Malhotra
Fes, Morocco
What time does the tour end and which market do they take you to?
tanviypatel
3 contributions
We opted out of the market as we were told by many others that the market was a huge tourist trap and they mark up the prices alot.
sicsic
Hong Kong, China3 contributions
Anyone got bag snatching in Saigon?
tanviypatel
3 contributions
Not at all. I traveled with three young ladies and we felt safe walking around. Just like everyone else said you must be vigilant of your surroundings.
MargMSmith
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
How long do you stay at the War Memorial for?
SnoopyTown2018
48 contributions
Can’t remember for sure, 40 minutes? As we also visited other sights, such as the Post Office, Independence Palace, the Pagoda and local market.
VikEm
Freckleton, UK4 contributions
How long did the tour last?
SnoopyTown2018
48 contributions
Ours with guide typhoon honey started just before 2pm and back to hotel before 5:30pm.
jodin76
Launceston, Australia15 contributions
We have our young Son with us aged 5. I assume you can have a car instead of bikes. We will be staying in D7 I wondering how hard it will be to get to D3... any ideas?
SnoopyTown2018
48 contributions
Getting around using Grab is cheap and safe. I am taxi-phobic, so, We either used Grab or joined tours. Just a friendly warning, be sure to cover your son’s eyes when you go into the rooms when viewing some of the exhibits. Very graphic.
If you are pressed for time like us and wanting to see everything, a tour may be better (half day or whole day tour) and you still can go to Saigon skydeck at night time.
We did a half day tour starting just before 2pm and in the morning, we walked to other sites that our tour didn’t cover. We stayed in District 1, though.
If you use taxi instead of Grab, make sure you use Vinasun or Mai Linh (spelling?) only.
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