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Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

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Depart from Ho Chi Minh City

08:00 - 18:00

Guide language: English

Hotel pick-up

Small group (1-12)

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

Available from 9 Jul 2026

Operated by:TNK Travel

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Itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up

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You'll be picked up at

07:30

Free pick-up

District 1 Center

Pick-up service: Hotels in District 1 (except Sai Gon Ward & Tan Dinh Ward) from 07:30. Guests outside District 1 must meet at the meeting point (112 Tran Hung Dao St., Ben Thanh Ward) by 08:00.

Reminder
  • Latecomers or no-shows won't be refunded

  • Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time

  • The operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance

  • Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page

  • This is a shared transfer and pick-up could be early or late

Dinh Độc Lập

45 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica

20 min(s)
Guided
Free entry

Saigon Central Post Office

20 min(s)
Guided
Free entry

War Remnants Museum

45 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Van

15 min(s)

LunchVietnamese & more

Phát Tài Restaurant

Vietnamese, Vegetarian options

1 hr(s)

Van

30 min(s)

Thien Hau Pagoda

45 min(s)
Guided
Free entry

Binh Tay Market

45 min(s)
Guided
Free entry

Shopping

Saigon Waterbus

45 min(s)
Guided
Tickets included

Van

20 min(s)

Multiple return options

To drop-off points

Point 1

Tour will end at

18:00

ANH NGOẠI QUÁN

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

Tour will end at

18:00

Arrange your drop-off with your driver

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4.9 / 5
Fantastic
9 reviews
Guide
5.0
Itinerary
4.9
Quality of transfer
4.8
Value for money
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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

Our guide was fun & enthusiastic the whole trip - he made us participate by asking questions from time to time instead of just regurgitating information. The restaurant we ate at for lunch had good quality food too with appetizer & fruits (as dessert) served for the table. The only complaint would be the hot van because they didn’t turn up the AC.

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it was a hassle free and convenient trip!Weather was perfect!Our tour guide Mr.Duy was so nice,very attentive and informative.He speaks good English and Mandarin!I must highly recommend this trip!

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

the day tour was amazing due to our tour guide - LAN VI. Amazing personality, very helpful nature and understands people. thank you soo much for making the trip memorable. I had a small infant and the way she took care of him sometimes - really appreciate her attitude and care. we need more guides like her in Vietnam. one of the best i ever came across. she is just amazing. thank you so much for every assistance and help you did during the day trip.

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

If you're pressed for time and only had one day in the city, I highly suggest this tour. My only complaint was that the time in the War Remnants Museum is not enough because of the sheer amount of pictures and text that one can read. Our guide K was amazing. He spoke fluent English, is knowledgeable and is enthusiastic during the tour. All of us were taken care of and we had a lovely time bonding with our co-tourists. The lunch was also great!

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

This was the last tour I booked and I'm so glad I did. Yes, you can go to these places alone, but going with a knowledgeable guide makes it so much better. I was solo so I joined others and it was wonderful. I would highly recommend and our tour guide took such great pictures. Book the tour!

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

Le Quang was great guide and host. Knowledgeable, professional. I had difficulty connecting w/ tour at beginning and he very patiently guided me to meeting tour. Much Appreciated. Thank you.

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

The Ho Chi Minh City main attractions tour was great, and it was even better that it included visits to temples and pagodas. The pick-up and drop-off service to hotels in District 1 made it even more convenient. Our guide, Sunny, was cheerful, explained everything well, and even treated us to coffee at Cong Cafe, which we really appreciated!

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it’s a good experience to get to know HCM we wish the tour guide speak louder so we can hear her but overall it’s good tour.

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Review for: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

My parents said it was very nice and enjoyable trip, and the guide was excellent.

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About the operator

Operated by: TNK Travel

Total reviews: 23086

Good review rate: 93 %

Response rate: 73 %

Response time: More than 4 hours

More about Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Tour: Independence Palace, Chinatown & Saigon River Water Bus

Discover the essence of Ho Chi Minh City on a full-day cultural and historical journey that blends iconic landmarks, wartime heritage, spiritual sites, and scenic river views. Explore the Independence Palace, where Vietnam’s reunification moment took place, and admire the French colonial charm of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Gain deeper understanding at the War Remnants Museum before enjoying an authentic Vietnamese lunch. In Chinatown, visit the century-old Thien Hau Pagoda and wander through bustling Cho Lon Market. End your day with a relaxing Saigon River Water Bus ride, passing modern skyscrapers like Landmark 81 and Bitexco Tower—perfect for unforgettable photos.

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