Walking Though The History Of Saigon Tour

Over many historical vicissitudes, Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City today has become a busy commercial center, the country’s largest city. Listen to the story of Saigon through a walking tour to historic sites. Admire the grand old colonial buildings as you walk through Dong Khoi Street. Guests can watch and learn the historical development of the sites associated with the development of Saigon. End of the trip at Ben Thanh market which offers a great atmosphere and is ranked 15th world’s best food markets. Not merely a trading place, Ben Thanh market has gradually become a witness of history of the up and down of city.

FULL ITINERARY

Our guide will pick you up at your hotel then start the tour to the Post Office and walk shortly to Notre Dame Cathedral, keep walking along Dong Khoi or Tu Do (Liberty), stop at 164 Dong Khoi for an interesting history about this building. Continue to the intersection of Ly Tu Trong and Dong Khoi for a look and taking picture at the former CIA building. A few more steps will take you to the City Hall and end up with a coffee at the rooftop of Rex Hotel or derisively named "The Five O' Clock Follies" for interesting history from the guide about the city and hotel itself. You can stop at Ben Thanh Market to buy some snack, fruits and other local product, souvenir if wanted before walking back to your hotel.