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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Saigon is famous for its colonial French since 1858-1954 influence in the past. On this private journey, you will have an opportunity to deep dive into the art of deign with history explianed by the local expert guide. Start from the renown Notre Dame Saigon then stroll through historic Rue Catinat, explore the museum of Ho Chi Minh city to have a better understanding about this amazing vibrant land which was founded in 1861 by a French admiral Léonard Charner. Ride the local rick-shaw to get a close-up to local daily life of Saigonese and enjoy the colonial scenic ride through the old French headquarter.
- You will be picked up from the port gate then start your private journey to explore the colonial historic sites. - Start with the Notre Dame Saigon and Central Post Office built by the French at the best location of Saigon in the late of 19th century. - Take a little walk down the Rue Catinat, stop by a local cafe refreshment which used to be American CIA headquarter where the last helicopter leaving Saigon on April 30th, 1975. - Visit the city landmarks: Opera House, Continental hotel, Caravelle hotel, City hall, Rex hotel, Nguyen Hue walking street. - Explore the antique street of Le Cong Kieu combined with indoor visit of Fine Art museum/Ho Chi Minh city museum. - Stop by the Presidential Palace for a visit, then exit to the oldest Tao Dan Park. - Ride on local rick-shaw through the old French quarter. - Visit the secret weapon bunker in district 3. - Transfer back to the cruise ship on your private A/C vehicle.
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- Private comfortable vehicle with A/C - Rick-shaw ride, one guest per rick-shaw
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Meeting point will be in front of the port gate or shuttle bus drop off station
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