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Private tour in Ho Chi Minh City John H
Saigon Walking Tour
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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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Experience the city hidden charms, local life and learn history with a local expert.
Overview of your Ho Chi Minh City tour
Saigon was known as the Pearl of the Far East in the past, and now it is the biggest city in Vietnam with 13% of the population of the whole of Vietnam. This city was influenced by the French and lately by American culture, also it is known as the melting pot of Vietnam where people are from different parts of the country living together. On this walking tour, you will have a chance to discover the hidden charm of this amazing city through history stories and visiting local places that hardly find on your own as the secret weapon bunker and the hidden cafe since 1938. Also, you will have a chance to visit the must-see War Museum, the Presidential Palace, the colonial Notre Dame Saigon, and the City Hall.
Your Ho Chi Minh City tour itinerary
During this tour we will see: - Be met and greeted by me at the meeting point: The Opera House then start the walking tour. - Walk through the historical sites: Hotel Continental, Caravelle Hotel, City Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, CIA Headquarter (from a distance). - Outdoor visit the Presidential Palace, then walk through Tao Dan park. - Visit the War Remnants museum - Stop by the famous statue of Thich Quang Duc - Explore the secret underground weapon storage and the wet market. - Enjoy coffee at the local shop - Walk back to the meeting point or finish the walking tour at the cafe. The itinerary is flexible for any changes please let me know.
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Type: Walking
- Walking on foot for all sites visit
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01 Công xã Paris, Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, 70000, Vietnam
Saigon Opera House in district 1
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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