Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour worth booking?
Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour is a 4-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from $20 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Depart Private Walking Tour at 8:00AM or 3:00PM: Our tour guide will at your hotel and you will walking around all symbolic destinations of the City: - Saigon City Hall - The Central Post Office - The Notre Dame Cathedra
What you get
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water
- Snacks
About this experience
Depart Private Walking Tour at 8:00AM or 3:00PM: Our tour guide will at your hotel and you will walking around all symbolic destinations of the City: - Saigon City Hall - The Central Post Office - The Notre Dame Cathedral - Saigon Opera House - HCM book street - Visit Reunification Palace (Independence Palace), where witnessed the event that marked the end of Vietnam War. - Continue to War Museum and Ben Thanh market - Walking through a non-tourism wet market in another corner of the city.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fees
- Mineral water
- Snacks
Not included
- Private transportation
- Dinner
- - Beverage/drinks on meal (if any) - Personal expenses
What you'll see and do
The Independence Palace
The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Independence Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It's still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Saigon Central Post Office
Saigon City highlight-A must see
20 minutes here · Admission included
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
Saigon City highlight-A must see
15 minutes here · Admission included
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink when the bargaining becomes too much. The market is big, difficult to navigate at times and certainly best avoided during the hottest part of the day but all the same its well worth a look.
45 minutes here · Admission included
War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum, also known as the Museum of American War Crimes, until now, has stored more than 20,000 documents, exhibits and films, in which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, films have been applied to introduce in eight thematic exhibition frequently. In 35 years, the War Museum Ho Chi Minh has welcomed over 15 million visitors at home and abroad. Visiting the War Remnants Museum Ho Chi Minh, you will feel shivery because it offers a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War, with many graphic photographs and American military equipment on display, including a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft and a 6,800kg conventional bomb.
60 minutes here · Admission included
People's Committee Building
A must see in Saigon: Originally constructed as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street
A must see in Saigon
20 minutes here · Admission included
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the most unique architectures in Ho Chi Minh city, looking from the outside, you can see the bright red color of the refined brick wall, which has not been covered with moss for hundred years. These bricks were made in Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André France and were directly imported from France. There are 56 colored glass plates on the wall to portray characters and events in the Holy Bible. These glass plates reflect the light and create a magnificent beauty. There are 31 air holes on the wall in flower shape, looks like a carpet of flowers. There are 25 windows assembled by multi-color glasses.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City
Depart Private Walking Tour at 8:00AM or 3:00PM Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Depart Private Walking Tour at 8:00AM or 3:00PM Our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Saigon Private Tourguide
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience
We had an amazing time on the tour. Khoa was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, patient and helped us understand all we were seeing.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent value & great fun
Pre-tour communications were great. On the day our ship did not berth exactly where we thought it would in Chan May Port but our excellent guide, May, and driver Mr Lam dealt easily with this. Whilst two of our party had previously spent time in HCM City, the other two had not so we chose this tour as an introduction to the main sights, it did not disappoint. Our guide, May, and driver, Mr Lam, were great. Our transport was a comfortable air conditioned mini-van with plenty of room for all of us. May was an expert and friendly English speaking guide and she asked us right at the start if there was anything in particular that we wished to do or see. We went with May's suggestions and she did not disappoint. Excellent value and a lot of fun. Thank you.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $20 to $55
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Saigon Private Tourguide, who run 14 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.4.
See everything Saigon Private Tourguide runsWhy this scores 62
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Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ho Chi Minh City.
How much does Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ho Chi Minh City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City is not rushed.
Is Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ho Chi Minh City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ho Chi Minh City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ho Chi Minh City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Saigon City Highlight Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ho Chi Minh City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?
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On Outty we rank every Ho Chi Minh City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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