Ho Chi Minh Historical Half-Day Guided City Tour

4.9 / 5
13 reviews
100+ booked
Cà Phê Đỗ Phủ - Bảo Tàng Biệt Động Sài Gòn
  • Enjoy the classic Saigon food: Bretel butter coffee with fried dough stick and broken rice (com tam) - a unique dish and a combination of Vietnamese and Korean culinary cultures
  • Visit the secret mailboxes of the old Rangers
  • Visit the National Monument Secret Weapons Tunnel of the Saigon Rangers - which used to contain nearly 3 tons of weapons to attack the Independence Palace and a number of targets of the Saigon government's headquarters
  • Visit the first Saigon Rangers museum in Ho Chi Minh City - where more than 100 artifacts of Saigon Rangers soldiers are kept

What to expect

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the "Following Historical Steps of Sai Gon" half-day city tour, also known as Biet Dong Saigon. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into the rich history, culture, and landmarks that have shaped Vietnam's largest metropolis.

No visit to Ho Chi Minh City would be complete without paying homage to the city's turbulent past. Gain a deeper understanding of the human cost of conflict as you explore the museum's compelling displays and hear firsthand accounts from survivors and veterans.

Do Phu coffee shop
Start your trip at Do Phu Coffee Shop - the place where the secret mailbox and floating cellar of the old Rangers were located
Monument Secret Weapons Tunnel
Visit and witness more than 100 artifacts of Saigon Rangers
National Monument Secret Weapons Tunnel
Visit the National Monument Secret Weapons Tunnel of the Saigon Rangers - which used to contain nearly 3 tons of weapons
Traditional Saigon breakfast
Enjoy the classic Saigon food for breakfast: Bretel butter coffee with fried dough stick
memorial statue
Traditional Saigon dishes
Have lunch with Broken rice - a unique dish and a combination of Vietnamese and Korean culinary cultures
small museum
Saigon Commandos Museum

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Trinh was great, her driving skills were excellent, and her historical explanations were very detailed. The breakfast and lunch were both very delicious. We got along very well and chatted until one hour past the expected end time. She even took me to an exchange shop to exchange for local currency so I would have cash available for the next day's day trip.

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The tour was very much enjoyable and laid back enough for my parents. Our guide, Trinh, was very helpful and knowledgeable and have such a cheery character. We enjoyed this tour albeit it being short. Regarding the transport, we just used grab but it's very convenient in Ho Chi Minh so it's all ok! Also, the operator very kindly reached out to us about rescheduling the tour because one of the happens to have a scheduled repair on the tour date we chose. Would definitely check other tours by them we come back.

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We had a great time today and we all enjoyed the tour you brought to us. Very thanks to our guide Trinh.

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What a wonderful and touching trip. Thank you Phuong for giving my husband and I a memorable memory on the first day of the year.

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amazing tour on the historical steps of the Saigon Rangers, our guide Lucky was amazing! super informative and friendly.

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The tour guide’s clear and friendly tour gave me an unimaginable experience. If you want to understand the history of Vietnam, I suggest you take an English tour.

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Highly recommend this tour to those interested in Vietnam war history. As a Vietnamese I'm quite amazed and didn't know these places exist

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it was only me and my husband in the tour,so everything went smoothly with our tourguide Vie, Shes very knowledgeable.we went to see the historical homes used during Vietnam war.used taxi to go around which was more helpful to move around easily.this is the best way to see some historical sites,personalized.

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Fascinating tour for history buffs who want to know about the spy network that was Biet Dong Sai Gon. You'll get to visit several properties owned by the patriot, Tran Van Lai. There's an old home that was turned into a museum, an unassuming coffee shop with false walls, hidden compartments, and a wood cabinet as an escape route, and a store front with an underground weapons bunker. Our guide, Trinh, welcomed us with a souvenir, and graciously escorted us around town while telling us about the insurgent group's exploits. She also assisted us in getting to our next point of destination and provided recommendations on things to do in the city. I say that's good value for money.

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I had a private tour with Nguyen Trinh on her motorbike… It was really fun. She was trying her best to teach me the history of Vietnam’s war. Although I learned few from school but still there’s a lot she added to my knowledge. She bought me gifts and that green delicacy. She’s very welcoming. Her english is good given that she is still learning about it. It’s like finding a friend in this strange country.

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