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Saigon City Highlight & Chinatown Day Tour with Water Bus Experience
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Saigon City Highlight & Chinatown Day Tour with Water Bus Experience

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Overview

Experience the vibrant contrasts of Saigon on a dynamic day tour through its iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Explore the historical significance of the Reunification Palace and marvel at the architectural splendor of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Chinatown, where the Thien Hau Pagoda stands as a testament to local traditions. Gain profound insights into Vietnam's history at the poignant War Remnants Museum. Conclude your journey at Ben Thanh Market, a bustling hub of local commerce and flavors, where you can shop for souvenirs and sample delicious street food. End with a serene water bus ride, offering a unique perspective of the bustling city. This tour offers a dive into Saigon's past, present, and vibrant spirit.

What to Expect

9hr - 10hr Duration

English / Vietnamese

Join in & private groups

Optional hotel pick up

  • Explore Saigon's vibrant highlights and Chinatown on this day tour
  • Experience a unique water bus journey through the city
  • Discover cultural gems and bustling markets with a local guide
  • Immerse yourself in the rich history and flavors of Vietnam
  • An unforgettable adventure awaits in Ho Chi Minh City!

Please note: A surcharge applies if your travel date falls on a public holiday, payable on-site. Applicable dates:

  • Feb 14–15 & Feb 20–22, 2026 (Tet Holiday)
  • Apr 26 (Hung Kings’ Festival)
  • Apr 30 – May 3 (Reunification & Labor Day)
  • Sep 2 (National Day)
  • Dec 24–25 (Christmas)
  • Dec 31 – Jan 1 (New Year)

Please select a participation date

Available Options

Join-in Full Day Tour

Adult
479 700 UZS
≈$39
Child(4-7) (4-7 years)
393 600 UZS
≈$32

Included

  • Admission to attractions
  • English / Vietnamese-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Bottled of water
  • Waterbus ticket

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages in lunch
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
  • An extra charge of VND 100,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.

  • Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up cover location: hotels located in HCM city center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. SST Office: WMC Building, 102A Cong Quynh St, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Independence Palace, The first place to visit on the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Notre Dame Square, Saigon Central Post Office, After the Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures then head to Chinatown.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thien Hau Pagoda, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Binh Tay Market, Observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid
  • [Dining] Lunch, Have Lunch at a local restaurant
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, War Remnants Museum, Visit the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of both the Indochina wars. In courtyard, massive military vehicles are for exhibition and more
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Ben Thanh Market, End the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Saigon Waterbus Station, Arrive at Bach Dang port, and experience the water bus on the Saigon River in 15 minutes. Go along from District 1 to District 2
  • [Return] 16:30, Shuttle included
  • Day {num}

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Children aged 7+ will be charged the same rate as adults

Additional information

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

Surcharge Table

  • All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 100,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site. per person

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Select This Option

Private Full Day Tour

Group of 2
1 045 500 UZS
≈$85
Group of 3-4
811 800 UZS
≈$66
Group of 5+
565 800 UZS
≈$46

Included

  • Admission to attractions
  • English / Vietnamese-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Bottled of water
  • Waterbus ticket

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages in lunch
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
  • An extra charge of VND 300,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.

  • Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up cover location: hotels located in HCM city center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Address: 57 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, HCMC.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Independence Palace, The first place to visit on the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Notre Dame Square, Saigon Central Post Office, After the Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures then head to Chinatown.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thien Hau Pagoda, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Binh Tay Market, Observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid
  • [Dining] Lunch, Have Lunch at a local restaurant
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, War Remnants Museum, Visit the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of both the Indochina wars. In courtyard, massive military vehicles are for exhibition and more
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Ben Thanh Market, End the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Saigon Waterbus Station, Arrive at Bach Dang port, and experience the water bus on the Saigon River in 15 minutes. Go along from District 1 to District 2
  • [Return] 16:30, Shuttle included
  • Day {num}

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Additional information

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

Surcharge Table

  • All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 300,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site. per person

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Select This Option

Private Full Day Tour with Chinese-speaking Guide

Group of 2-3 (price per person)
1 131 600 UZS
≈$92
Group of 4-5 (Price per person)
897 900 UZS
≈$73
Group of 6+
664 200 UZS
≈$54

Included

  • Admission to attractions
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Bottled of water
  • Waterbus ticket

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages in lunch
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
  • An extra charge of VND 400,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.

  • Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up cover location: hotels located in HCM city center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Address: 57 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, HCMC.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Independence Palace, The first place to visit on the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Notre Dame Square, Saigon Central Post Office, After the Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures then head to Chinatown.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thien Hau Pagoda, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Binh Tay Market, Observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid
  • [Dining] Lunch, Have Lunch at a local restaurant
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, War Remnants Museum, Visit the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of both the Indochina wars. In courtyard, massive military vehicles are for exhibition and more
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Ben Thanh Market, End the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Saigon Waterbus Station, Arrive at Bach Dang port, and experience the water bus on the Saigon River in 15 minutes. Go along from District 1 to District 2
  • [Return] 16:30, Shuttle included
  • Day {num}

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Additional information

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

Surcharge Table

  • All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 400,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site. per person

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Select This Option

Private Full Day Tour with Japanese-speaking Guide

Group of 2-3 (Price per pax)
1 193 100 UZS
≈$97
Group of 4-5 (Price per pax)
959 400 UZS
≈$78
Group of 6+ (Price per pax)
725 700 UZS
≈$59

Included

  • Admission to attractions
  • Japanese-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Bottled of water
  • Waterbus ticket

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages in lunch
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
  • An extra charge of VND 500,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.

  • Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up cover location: hotels located in HCM city center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Address: 57 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, HCMC.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Independence Palace, The first place to visit on the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Notre Dame Square, Saigon Central Post Office, After the Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures then head to Chinatown.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thien Hau Pagoda, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Binh Tay Market, Observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid
  • [Dining] Lunch, Have Lunch at a local restaurant
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, War Remnants Museum, Visit the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of both the Indochina wars. In courtyard, massive military vehicles are for exhibition and more
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Ben Thanh Market, End the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Saigon Waterbus Station, Arrive at Bach Dang port, and experience the water bus on the Saigon River in 15 minutes. Go along from District 1 to District 2
  • [Return] 16:30, Shuttle included
  • Day {num}

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Additional information

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

Surcharge Table

  • All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 500,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site. per person

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Select This Option

Private Full Day Tour with Korean-speaking Guide

Group of 2-3(Price per pax)
1 549 800 UZS
≈$126
Group of 4-5 (Price per pax)
1 193 100 UZS
≈$97
Group of 6+
897 900 UZS
≈$73

Included

  • Admission to attractions
  • Korean-speaking guide
  • Lunch
  • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
  • Transport
  • Bottled of water
  • Waterbus ticket

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Beverages in lunch
  • Other services not mentioned in the inclusion
  • An extra charge of VND 200,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site.

  • Departure: Get picked up at 07:30 - 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up cover location: hotels located in HCM city center.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Address: 57 Le Thi Hong Gam, District 1, HCMC.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Independence Palace, The first place to visit on the tour will be the Reunification Palace, which was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Notre Dame Square, Saigon Central Post Office, After the Reunification Palace, you can walk to see some French colonial structures then head to Chinatown.Some attractions might need to skipped because of capacity or weather conditions
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Thien Hau Pagoda, Thien Hau pagodas, which is dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. Explore the highlights of this fascinating area, beginning with intricate friezes, carved tableau and impressive incense coils
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Binh Tay Market, Observe street life through the narrow streets to Binh Tay market that sells everything from clothes to dried squid
  • [Dining] Lunch, Have Lunch at a local restaurant
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, War Remnants Museum, Visit the War Remnants Museum where there is a vast display of both the Indochina wars. In courtyard, massive military vehicles are for exhibition and more
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Ben Thanh Market, End the city tour with Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sale
  • [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Saigon Waterbus Station, Arrive at Bach Dang port, and experience the water bus on the Saigon River in 15 minutes. Go along from District 1 to District 2
  • [Return] 16:30, Shuttle included
  • Day {num}

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-3 as long as they will not occupy separate seats
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

Additional information

  • Routes may change due to weather or traffic conditions

Prohibitions & Limitations

  • Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
  • Pets are prohibited

What to bring

  • Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats

Surcharge Table

  • Holiday surcharge: VND 600,000 VND when traveling on 31/12 - 01/01/2025, 01 - 03/02/2025, 29/04 - 02/05/2025 and 02/09/2025. per person
  • All surcharges are payable in cash directly to the driver
  • Holiday surcharge: VND 200,000 per person applies for travel on December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026; February 16 to 20, 2026; April 29 to May 1, 2026; and September 1 to 2, 2026, December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2027, payable directly on site. per person

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

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