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By Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$378 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City and the charm of the Mekong Delta on this full-day tour combining history, culture, authentic local experiences. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the War Remnants Museum to learn about Vietnam’s recent history. Continue sightseeing past the Independence Palace and stop at the Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House, Nguyen Hue Street, Thich Quang Duc Monument. Go beyond the main attractions to discover hidden corners of the city, including a secret wartime weapon bunker, the Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment complex, Ban Co Market, where you can observe everyday local life.

    In the afternoon, travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta for a relaxing boat trip along the Mekong River and narrow canals. Visit a tropical fruit garden to taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional southern Vietnamese folk music, sample honey tea with local snacks, a coconut sweets factory in Ben Tre, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Activity location

  • War Remnants Museum
    • 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • War Remnants Museum
    • 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Check availability

Private Tour Without Food

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Duration: 12 hours
Private car, boat
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$378.24 x 1 AdultAU$378.24
Total
Price is AU$378.24

Private Tour With Local Food

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Duration: 12 hours
Local family meal
Private car, boat
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$405.26 x 1 AdultAU$405.26
Total
Price is AU$405.26

Private Tour With Buffet

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Duration: 12 hours
Buffet
Private car, boat
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$432.27 x 1 AdultAU$432.27
Total
Price is AU$432.27

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    All activities in Mekong Delta
  • Inclusions
    Private transport: Car, Boat
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pick-up, drop-off at district 1,3,4
  • Inclusions
    Vietnamese lunch/ Buffet (Optional)
  • Exclusions
    New year holiday surcharge, tips
  • Exclusions
    War museum ticket 40,000 Vnd

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

War Remnants Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Learn about Vietnam’s recent history through powerful photographs, military equipment, and exhibits documenting the Vietnam War and its lasting impact. (Ticket entrance 40,000 vnd)

The Independence Palace (Pass by)

Independence Palace (Pass By) See the historic palace where the Vietnam War officially ended in 1975, an important symbol of national reunification.

Central Post Office

  • 15m
Visit one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most beautiful French colonial buildings, designed by Gustave Eiffel and still operating as the city’s main post office.

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass by)

Admire this elegant French-era landmark, a cultural icon located in the heart of the city.

Nguyen Hue Street (Pass by)

Stroll along the city’s main pedestrian boulevard, a lively area surrounded by historic buildings, cafés, and modern city views.

The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

  • 15m
Visit the memorial honouring the Buddhist monk whose self-immolation in 1963 became a powerful symbol of peace and religious freedom.

The Secret Weapons Cellar

  • 15m
Explore a hidden underground bunker used during the war to store weapons, offering insight into wartime strategies and resistance networks.

Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

  • 15m
Walk through one of the oldest residential areas in Saigon and observe authentic local life away from tourist crowds.

Ban Co Market

  • 15m
Experience a bustling local market where residents shop for fresh produce, street food, and daily necessities.

My Tho

  • 2h
Mekong River Boat Trip (My Tho): Cruise along the Mekong River and peaceful canals, passing coconut palms, fishing villages, and riverside homes. Tropical Fruit Garden: Taste a variety of seasonal tropical fruits freshly harvested from local orchards. Traditional Folk Music Performance: Enjoy live southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu), recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Honey Tea & Local Snacks: Visit a local home to sample natural honey tea served with traditional Mekong Delta snacks. Coconut Sweets Factory (Ben Tre): Learn how coconut sweets is handmade using traditional methods and enjoy tasting this popular Mekong speciality.

Vinh Trang Temple

  • 30m
Visit one of the largest pagodas in the Mekong Delta, known for its peaceful atmosphere and unique blend of Asian and European architecture.

Location

Activity location

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    War Remnants Museum
    • 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    War Remnants Museum
    • 28 Vo Van Tan, Ward 6, District 3
    • 700000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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