Discover the historical and artistic heart of Ho Chi Minh City on a relaxed morning walking tour. Explore the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Fine Arts Museum.
Itinerary
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Departure location:
Bảo tàng Chứng tích Chiến tranh
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War Remnants Museum
Guided tour (1 hour)
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Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Photo break, Shopping, Walk (15 minutes)
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Saigon Central Post Office
Photo break, guided tour, shopping (20 minutes)
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Ho Chi Minh City Museum
Guided tour (30 minutes)
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Guided tour (40 minutes)
Additional charges
Strengths
- Explore Saigon’s main historical and cultural landmarks on foot
- Visit the War Museum to deepen your understanding of Vietnam’s history
- Admire the French colonial architecture at Notre-Dame Cathedral and the central post office
- Discover the history of Saigon’s development at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum
- Conclude your visit with Vietnamese fine arts at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts
Full description
Begin your visit at the War Remnants Museum, one of Vietnam’s most important historical sites. Learn about the Vietnam War through photographs, artifacts, and exhibits that present both local and international perspectives.Next, head to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Admire the classic French colonial architecture and hear stories about Saigon’s transformation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy free time for photography.
Continue your tour at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum (formerly Gia Long Palace). Explore exhibits on the city’s formation, the colonial period, and cultural life through the ages, all housed in an elegant historic building. Conclude your
visit at the Fine Arts Museum, located in a beautifully preserved heritage mansion. Discover modern and contemporary Vietnamese artworks and learn about the country’s artistic evolution.
Included
Museum entrance ticket
Professional local tour guide
Guided walking tour
Important information
Take away
- Comfortable shoes
- Cap
- Sunscreen
- Water
Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
Good to know
- This is a walking tour at a relaxed pace.
- Some of the museum’s content may have an emotional impact.
- Suitable for adults and older children interested in history and culture