Stories of Saigon: Heritage & Hidden History Tour
ID: GYG1124011-1725226
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Saigon’s remarkable history through its iconic landmarks. Visit former government buildings, historic hotels, and secret meeting sites that reveal the city’s transformation through time.
Step back in time to explore Saigon’s most historic landmarks and uncover the city’s fascinating transformation through decades of change.
Begin your tour at a small shrine near the U.S. Consulate — a site that reflects an important moment of transition in Vietnam’s modern history. Hear stories from your guide about how this area once stood at the heart of international events that shaped the nation’s future.
Pause outside a historic rooftop building that became a powerful symbol of change in 1975, before continuing to the iconic Rex Hotel. Once a meeting place for international correspondents and diplomats, its rooftop offers sweeping city views and timeless stories of Saigon’s past.
Continue to the former Presidential Palace, an architectural masterpiece that witnessed major political shifts and turning points in the country’s leadership.
Visit a private residence linked to diplomatic life in the 1960s, where you’ll enjoy a cold beverage and watch a short documentary film about Saigon’s transformation during that period. Explore hidden rooms once used for secret meetings and learn about the complex layers of the city’s history.
End your journey at Pho Binh, a family-run restaurant filled with historic photographs. While savoring a bowl of traditional Vietnamese noodle soup, discover how this humble spot played a small but meaningful role in Saigon’s story of resilience and renewal.
Highlights
- Learn about key historical moments that shaped modern Saigon
- Visit important government and heritage sites
- Enjoy a rooftop drink with panoramic views of the city
- See local landmarks that hold stories of resilience and change
- Savor a bowl of traditional pho at a family-run restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves moderate walking and a few staircases.
Some sites may require security screening before entry.
The order of stops may vary slightly depending on availability.
Minimum drinking age for alcoholic beverages is 18 years old.
The experience runs in all weather conditions — please bring rain gear if needed.
INCLUDED
- Private Transportation
- Professional English-Speaking Guide
- Entry Fees to All Destinations
- Beverages at Select Stops (Rex Hotel & Ambassador’s Residence)
- Authentic Vietnamese Lunch at Pho Binh
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Surcharge for other languages (except English)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
