Half-Day Saigon Walking Tour
Overview
See the soul of Saigon on foot in just 4 hours!
Discover the perfect mix of history, architecture, culture, and everyday Vietnamese life with this relaxed yet fascinating half-day walking tour. Led by a friendly, knowledgeable English-speaking guide, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks in District 1 while walking at an easy pace through tree-lined boulevards and bustling streets.
This is the best way to understand how Saigon beautifully blends its French colonial past with the energy of modern Vietnam.
Tour route & highlights:
- Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) – exterior + historic photos & stories
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (built in 1880, iconic red bricks from Marseille)
- Saigon Central Post Office – step inside Gustave Eiffel’s stunning masterpiece
- Ben Thanh Market – the beating heart of Saigon (explore inside with your guide)
- Saigon Opera House (Municipal Theatre) – gorgeous French colonial architecture
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street – vibrant pedestrian boulevard with fountains & street performances
- Ho Chi Minh City Hall (People’s Committee Building) – breathtaking building at night (exterior only)
- Short walk along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat) – the “Champs-Élysées of the East”
- Bonus photo stops: The Café Apartment, Book Street, and hidden colonial gems
Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone short on time!
Duration: 4 hours
Included/Exclude
- Professional English-speaking local guide (fun and passionate about Saigon)
- Bottled water
- Small Vietnamese coffee break
- Rain poncho or umbrella (if needed)
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Tons of great photos taken by your guide
- Personal shopping or souvenirs
- Additional food/drinks
- Gratuities for your guide (optional but appreciated)
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