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Private tour in Ho Chi Minh City John H
Discover Saigon Through The Lens Of A Local
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Xin chao & Welcome to Saigon. My name is Hoang, you can call me John if you want to. I was born and grew up in the Mekong Delta region and have been living in Saigon for 25 years till now. The only job I loved to do is working as a "tourguide" and I believe that what I am doing the best in my whole life, almost 25 years till now. Book your tour with me, not only will you see all the hidden charm of the country through the lens and from a perspective of an experienced local tourguide who has been doing the same thing for 25 years, since 2000. You will also have a chance to experience all the local best which I have tested and tried them all for years. So, there's no reason to hesitate when you decided to choose me as a local tour guide for your upcoming trip in Saigon. Either you arrive on a cruise ship or by plane, I can arrange all tour services and transfer needs if you want. Conversation and consulting for free if you need to ask anythig before booking the tour with me. If those tours on the my page not meeting your expectation then I can customize a private a itinerary for you and your party. Just send me a message. I am looking forward to meeting you all, and share all stories and experiences from a local perspective to make your trip memorable and beyond expectation.
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Discover the non-touristic hidden charm of Saigon with a true insider, learn the history & ride the old French quarter
Overview of your Ho Chi Minh City tour
Saigon was renowned as the pearl of the Far East in the past, with colonial historical sites and landmarks constructed by the French during their colonization from 1858 to 1954, lasting almost 100 years. Start your visit to the non-touristic Chinatown and its surrounding areas, then drive to the old French quarter for a rickshaw ride. Walk along the Rue Catinat, visit the famous landmarks such as the Central Post Office, Notre Dame Saigon, the Presidential Palace, and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum. Also, you will have a chance to see the contrast between the rich and the poor in Saigon life. I can customize this tour to meet your travel interests, budget, and timing.
Your Ho Chi Minh City tour itinerary
- You will be picked up from the port gate of Saigon by an experienced professional English-speaking tour guide and transferred to Saigon on your private A/C vehicle. - Upon arrival in Saigon, tour the non-touristic area of district 5, visit the local market Binh Tay, and the Chinese temple. - Then drive to district 7, where you will take a short walk along the river to see the daily life of boat people, and experience a different Saigon life. - Visit the old French quarter in district 3 on a private rickshaw, then discover the secret weapon bunker. - Explore the colonial sites as Notre Dame Saigon, Continental Hotel, Rex Hotel, City Hall, and Opera House in District 1. - Shopping at Saigon Square, Ben Thanh market & Le Cong Kieu antique street. - Drive back to the port gate on a private, comfortable A/C vehicle.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
- Private comfortable Van/Sedan with A/C - Rick-shaw ride in the famous old French quarter
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Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: You will be picked up at the port gate in Saigon or drop off shuttle station in town with your names on the welcome signage. Please walk or take the shuttle bus to get to the port gate.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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