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Great Experience
Ben did such a great job and really knew his stuff. Lots of great tips from best places for coffee, shopping, and lunch.
Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $32 / person
- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 67 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Magic Karp tour
- Meeting point
- Traveler need to go to the South Gate of Ben Thanh market. Our guide will wait for you there.
Description
Your local guide will pick you up at your accommodation then by taxi go to the first location of the tour which is "Ben Thanh market". From here walk with us, taking a look inside the market history also the lifestyle of Vietnamese people from how we bargain to how to choose fresh food. After leaving Ben Thanh market behind, "City People's Committee Building" is next and then history not on Wikipedia of this building will be given as a story. Then take a walk down the Nguyen Hue Avenue to visit the "Opera House" - third location. Later, your guide will let you try Vietnamese specialty is the "Coconut coffee". With the power of coffee, take a stroll you will see the beauty of "Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral" next to it is "Central Post Office" and hear untold story, mystery and the precious gem of Central Post Office. In the end you can choose either "War Remnants Museum" or "The Independence Palace" for the last stop. Then your local guide will book taxi, go with you back to the hotel.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 17–64)
- $32
- Youth (ages 6–16)
- $32
- Child (ages 2–5)
- $24
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $42.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Ben Thanh Market
I'll walk you through the market along with informative story and if you like some rumor about the place too.
People's Committee Building
For the second location, i will guide you through the building with pictures and story about it which is one of the most famous buildings in Sai gon
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
You may have heard about few Opera house around the world and yes in Sai gon we have one too.
Saigon Central Post Office
Here you'll heard about the untold story in this place.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
The history of this place not just about the brick or the bell. Join the tour, you'll have the chance to know more about this place.
War Remnants Museum
If you're into the Viet Nam war history, this last stop is the one for you. This museum will let you feel the intension of the war not just by your eyes but also your hearing, touching and smelling. You will have another point of view about what happened during that time.
The Independence Palace
If you don't find the war museum is your taste you can choose this location for your last stop instead. This palace will also told you a story about what happened in Viet Nam but it'll focus more about architecture, feng shui and culture.
What's included
Included
Coffee and/or Tea
Complimentary pick-up and drop off either at your accommodation in districts 1, 3, 4, 5 and 10
Not included
Lunch
Any pickup location outside 1.5km from Ben Thanh market will be charge with 10$ per customer
Pickup Locations & Times
We pickup and drop-off from accommodation within District 1, 3, 4, 5. Any pick-ups outside this area will incur an extra charge depending on the location & distance of the accommodation. Alternatively, you may make your way to the Ben Thanh Market, Ben Thanh, District 1. We will meet up and drop you off there.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
67 reviews
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Starting price $32 is close to the typical $35 for tours of similar length in Ho Chi Minh City
Excurgo comparison of 2,913 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour take?
Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $32 per person for this Ho Chi Minh City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $42. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 2–5 pay from $24, adults from $32. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pickup and drop-off from accommodation within District 1, 3, 4, 5. Any pick-ups outside this area will incur an extra charge depending on the location & distance of the accommodation. Alternatively, you may make your way to the Ben Thanh Market, Ben Thanh, District 1. We will meet up and drop you off there. Pickup points include Silverland Min Hotel.
What languages is Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Half Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 67 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Magic Karp tour.
Reviews(67)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
C
Very informative!
Very interesting tour. We enjoyed learning about the history of the city and were lucky enough to experience the city during the public holiday celebrating their liberation/independence.
L
Simon was an excellent tour guide! We loved war time US embassy, now a coffee shop upstairs- delicious.
Simon was an excellent tour guide! We loved war time US embassy, now a coffee shop upstairs- delicious.
N
Local Ho Ci Min h Tour
It was a great and interesting tour. Simon was our guide and he was very entertaining and could tell us a lot about the city and Vietnam. We were very pleased.
N
You can repeat that.
It was a great tour. Simon was a guide with very good English and gave us a lot of good information. I'd be happy to.
D
Recommend
Cracker of a tour. Big Larry customised the tour for me and took me a special place I was interested in
N
Great afternoon in Saigon
Simon was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. We learned and saw a lot during the tour. It helped us orientate ourselves as well seeing key points in the city easily. I'd recommend this tour. Thank you Simon we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with you.
C
Not the best experience
Our guide was alright, but unfortunately the itinerary isn’t very good. They take you to touristy spots and “call it done” without really giving you a really local experience. Definitely not worth the money that we paid.
Operator response
Hi, we would like to thank you for the feedback and we are very sorry for the experience you had. There are few note we would like you to know so we can understand each other more. First, we would love to made it up for you. However we can not see your name that is why it is quite difficult for us to know when you do the tour or the code of your booking. Second, most the location in the tour are main attraction for the local and tourist, we can not make sure these places always quite, so it can be quite crowded and make you feel a bit touristy. Once again, we are very sorry for the experience you had. I hope when you come back, you can let us know, so we can make it up for you. Thank you - Larry
W
An amazing tour with Casey.
The tour was amazing. Casey- my tour guide was fantastic. She took me to many places in HCMC like the City Hall, central post office and the Church. I would highly recommend this tour to other tourist who wanna learn about Saigon.
D
Great tour of Ho Chi Minh...
Great tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Casey. She adjusted the schedule for us and took us to all the places we wanted to visit. The coconut coffee was delicious. Would recommend to everyone.
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