South 1- Saigon city tour day trip
Tour code: SG1
Duration: 1 day
Package cost:
Departure date: daily
Departure city: Saigon
 
ITINERARY

Saigon city tour day trip

Saigon, with more than 8 million inhabitants, is the country’s commercial center. Despite the well documented hustle and bustle, the city retains its connections to the past. Embark on a walking tour to admire Saigon’s historic landmarks including a stroll down Rue Catinat of Graham Greene's 'The Quiet American', which reveals several colonial classics; the Opera House, a three-story classical theatre built to entertain the French colonists (outdoor visit); the former Hotel de Ville constructed for the French bureaucrats of Indochina in 1901, now The People's Committee building with no public access; the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunningly massive red-brick edifice with twin spires, a clear reminder that French once ruled this city (open only 3-4pm every day, otherwise just an outdoor visit); the Central Post Office influenced by Renaissance architecture; and the former Presidential Palace, headquarters of the Saigon Government during the American war. If time permits, drive 6km to another district to visit Thien Hau temple, built by the Cantonese congregation in the early 19th century. It was built to honor the goddess of the sea and protect local fishermen. The temple’s interior courtyard is worth seeing with beautiful ceramic figurines and antiques shrouded in incense-smoke.
It is always bustling here with worshippers from the local Chinese community. Take the opportunity to write out your wishes on a small red note, stick it on an incense coil and pray for your wishes come true.
End of services (hotel accommodation today is not included).

Note: War Remnant Museum is only suggested for those who are really interested in seeing the American war through the eyes of the locals. Sensitive and graphic photographs, infantry weapons, and even a guillotine are on display.

 

 
PRICE

RATE FOR JOINING TOUR (DAILY DEPARTURE):  US$ 22/ 01 Person

USD per person FOR PRIVATE TOUR REQUESTED:
Group of 2 persons: $50 / person
Group of 3-4 persons: $41 / person
Group of 5-6 persons: $32 / person
Group of 7-10 persons: $26 / person
Group of 11-15 persons: $21 / person

Included: 
Transfers and transportation on tours
Entrance fees on tour
English speaking guide
Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus

Not included:
Travel insurance
Accommodation with meals and drinks
Other personal expenses
Tipping/gratuities

 
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