History & Curiosities Free Tour of Ho Chi Minh
Overview
During the walk, we may visit:
1. Saigon Opera House – colonial history and stories
2. Cafe Apartment – coffee culture
3. Ho Chi Minh Statue – modern Vietnam
4. Ho Chi Minh City Hall – iconic buildings
5. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon – the 19th century
6. Saigon Central Post Office – famous old post office
7. Nguyen Van Binh Book Street – a quiet corner
8. Independence Palace – the end of the Vietnam War
9. Saigon Square Market – a modern market (optional)
10. Ton That Dam Market – local life and small streets
11. Hidden local coffee stop (optional)
12. Mong Bridge – oldest bridge with a nice view
We will share stories, history, and local experiences, but this is not a professional museum tour, just a fun and informative walk with a local guide.
This activity includes:
- People's Committee of District 1
- Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
- Independence Palace
- Sai Gon Central Post Office
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
On arrival
How to find us:
Meet at Saigon Opera House, main entrance
07 Công Trường Lam Sơn, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Please wait outside the main entrance, not inside the building.
Look for the Oi Vietnamta tour guide holding a Vietnamese flag.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in.
Getting there:
Grab/Taxi: “Opera House, District 1”
Walking: About 5–10 minutes from Nguyễn Huệ Walking Street
Bus: Stop near Đồng Khởi Street / Lam Sơn Square
Note: No entrance ticket required. The tour starts outside.
Things to note
Walking distance: 5 km (≈3.1 miles)
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Themes: History, Politics, People, Architecture, War
Weather: The tour runs rain or shine.
Please bring water, as Saigon can be hot and humid. A hat or umbrella is recommended.
This is a tip-based tour, so you are free to pay what you feel the experience was worth.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
