You will take a tour of the city of Saigon to discover its main historical symbols and understand how the colonial era and recent history left their mark on Ho Chi Minh City. Throughout the tour, you will move through the urban center visiting emblematic buildings and key spaces, with a progressive view of the city’s identity.
The experience will begin with an exterior panoramic view of the Saigon Opera House, a classic three-story theater built to entertain French colonists. Afterwards, you will pass by the former Hôtel de Ville, built in 1901 for the administration of French Indochina and currently the seat of the People’s Committee, with no public access, and continue toward Notre Dame Cathedral, an imposing red-brick building with twin towers that reflects the French legacy.
Next, you will visit the Central Post Office, recognizable for its Renaissance influence, and discover the former Presidential Palace, which served as the headquarters of the Saigon Government during the war. Later, you will tour the War Remnants Museum, with exhibitions focused mainly on the American phase of the Vietnam War, to delve deeper into one of the most defining periods of the 20th century in the country.
To finish, you will have free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market, where you can browse stalls and find local products and souvenirs. At the end of the visit, you will return with a more complete view of Saigon, combining architecture, historical memory, and daily life in a single day.