Private tour in Ho Chi Minh City John H
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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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Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has a mix of cultures from across the S-shaped country of Vietnam. This city has a unique character that you can not find in any other city. With colonial breath through all buildings constructed by the French, and the sound of American love songs from cafe's on the street side that makes this city a must visit. Start your tour early in the morning from the meeting point on your private rickshaw, a local type of transportation, one person per rickshaw. Your ride will pass through historical sites such as the Opera House, the Post Office, Notre Dame Saigon, the Rex Hotel, the Caravelle Hotel, and City Hall. Walk through Tao Dan Park, enjoy the coffee, then visit the Thich Quang Duc statue. Walk through the wet market, visit the secret weapon bunker, enjoy your breakfast as a local with Pho before riding back to the meeting point.
- You will be picked up at the meeting points: hotel/city landmark, then start the rickshaw ride through the historical sites of the city. - Stop to visit the Notre Dame Saigon, the Post Office, and the Presidential Palace - Ride through the Rue Catinat, Nguyen Hue walking street, and City Hall - Stop and take a walk in Tao Dan Park, experience the morning life of city people in the park - Enjoy a local cafe at the backside of the Presidential Palace - Ride on a rickshaw to the Thich Quang Duc statue, then visit the secret weapon bunker and the wet market - Ride back to the meeting point
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- Private transfer by local rick-shaw, one rick-shaw per person for the whole program.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meeting point should be in front of Opera House if your hotel not locating within district 1.
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