The Best of Saigon: Private City Tour (Full Day & Half-Day)
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Just crossing the street is nerve-wracking in Ho Chi Minh City, but with this private half-day tour, you’ll get to explore worry-free. With pickup from your hotel, your English-speaking guide will take you through the wonders of this era-mixing metropolis, from the Reunification Palace to Notre Dame Cathedral to Ben Thanh Market and beyond. With personalized attention from your guide, you’ll get the most out of your time in Saigon.
- Travel in the safety and comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle
- See the Central Post Office, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and so much more
- Your English-speaking guide removes the language barrier, making travel a breeze
- Hassle-free pickup from hotels in districts 1, 3, and 4
What's Included
- Expert English-Speaking Tour Guide
- Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- All Entrance Fees & Tickets Included
- Unlimited Bottled Water
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4
- Tips/ gratuities, personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (Pass By)
1
Reunification Palace. Hcmc. Vietnam
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Emperor Jade Pagoda
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Sơn mài Đại Việt
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
War Remnants Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
Saigon Central Post Office
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ben Thanh Market (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- The remaining time is allotted for the travel time
- Holiday Surcharge: $35 USD per person for bookings during Lunar New Year (16-20 Feb 2026)
- Everyone can join this tour
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 33 reviews
Eli_D, Feb 2026
It was a great experience we saw all the highlights in the timely manner with in depth education Friendly tour guide
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Eli,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of "The Best of Saigon: Private City Tour"!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us.
I will be sure to pass your kind words on to your friendly tour guide. It means the world to our team to know their dedication and hospitality made your trip so memorable.
We would love to welcome you back for another adventure the next time you visit Vietnam!
Warm regards,
Luc and the Vietnam Tours VIP Team
Ross_I, Nov 2025
Our tour guy and driver were great!! Very knowledgeable and friendly, we would recommend this tour group!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Mrs. Ross,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with our tour guide and driver, and that you found them both knowledgeable and friendly. Your recommendation means a lot to us and is truly the best compliment we can receive.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Vietnam for more experiences in the future!
Warm regards,
Luc & the Vietnam Tours VIP Team
jaisimha_i, Apr 2025
Luc was an amazing guide. Always smiling,courteous and knowledgeable . He took very good care of us,took some excellent pictures and navigated the Vietnamese traffic very safely. Highly recommend
John_L, Mar 2025
This is an excellent tour for those who are new to Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Our guide Luc met us at our hotel as agreed and immediately it was apparent he spoke very good English. He had a very nice comfortable, clean, air conditioned car (I'm 6'2" and there was plenty of room)
Our first stop was the Reunification Palace. We were dropped right outside whilst Luc went and parked the car and purchased us some tickets. He was able to guide us around the palace and his knowledge of each room was excellent. We were then taken to an interesting Jade Pagoda where once again, Luc's knowledge of the history of the place was impressive and very informative.
Luc then took us to The War Remnants Museum where he purchased our entrance tickets and as a guide he didn't have to queue (there was a separate ticket office for guides) which meant we were straight into the museum. He left us to our own devices for as long as we need to look around this shocking, emotional place.
After leaving the museum he took us to central post office, again, parking right outside.
Luc was happy to tailor the trip to our requirements and was flexible in where we went, he even offered to show us some other areas of HCMC at the end of the tour.
Luc was great and very knowledgeable and I would 100% recommend this trip.
Souksavat_S, Feb 2025
What you read is not necessarily what you get: there were a few changes to the tour for “unforeseen reasons”, the changes were not communicated to us until the tour started
It’s not best to book this private CAR tour- the traffic is horrendous. Instead of sitting/waiting in traffic we told our guide we wanted coffee and lunch- both of the guide’s recommendations were closed.
And, um, yeah, we ended the tour early- couldn’t bare to explore another boring museum with a SOFT spoken tour guide- please speak louder!
Danielle_G, Jan 2025
What a knowledge packed day! Our guide Luc had so much to tell us about his countries history! He took great photos and we saw many places! I highly recommend this tour!
Michelle_W, Jul 2024
We had the most fabulous time with Luc. He brought the history to life. He had so much information and was such good company
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Mrs. Michelle,
Thank you for your glowing review on Viator about your Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour with Luc. We're delighted to hear that Luc's knowledge and companionship made your experience fabulous and brought the history to life. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed your time exploring with Luc. We look forward to hosting you again for more memorable adventures in Vietnam!
Best regards,
Vietnam Tours VIP
Leslie_R, Feb 2024
Excellent tour of the highlights of Saigon for 2 couples. Luc was very good at communicating by WhatsApp about the details. Our guide Casey was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning about Vietnamese culture and history. We saw the important buildins and the War Museum. It was very nice to have a car and private tour guide!
Bassam_K, Jan 2023
Our tour guide, Mr Luc was very pleasant, knowledgable, and organized. He has excellent English, and very accommodating. We have enjoyed the trip very much with him.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thanks Mr. Bassam for your good review about our services. We are pleased to serve you. We wish you always healthy and prosperous. Happy Lunar New Year to you!
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