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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Ho Chi Minh City from a unique perspective! Get to know Ho Chi Minh City on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Ho Chi Minh City at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

What's Included

  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Thích Quảng Đức Monument, 185 Đ. Cách Mạng Tháng 8, Phường 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Monument of the Venerable Monk Thich Quang Duc (At the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street and Cach Mang Thang Tam Street. District 3).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

See Saigon Opera House and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Ho Chi Minh City so unique
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Central Post Office

The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in town, built around 1886-1891 that quickly became a significant symbol of the city. Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Independence Palace

Also known as the Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

War Remnants Museum

Visit War Remnants Museum
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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War Remnants Museum (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Antique Street (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Ben Thanh Market (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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People's Committee Building (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-24380P259

Reviews

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213 reviews

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