Central Post Office tours, things to do and tickets

Ho Chi Minh City, still often referred to by its original name of Saigon, is a fast-paced city full of contrasts, where street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy, Western-style bars and boutiques. Learn about the city's turbulent past and enjoy glimpses of its fascinating modern-day culture on this city tour. A guide unravels Saigon’s history, from the 1859 capture of the city by the French to the dramatic period of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. You'll see attractions like Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and Central Post Office.

Saigon Sightseeing Tour and Street Food is the unique way to maximize your time in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Any tourist shouldn’t miss top attractions such as Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, Book Street, China Town, Binh Tay Market, Thien Hau Temple…where you have chance to admire the beauty of the city, learn more about history and culture. But it is true of the city’s numerous alleyways and back streets where there are many many things to do: street arts, street foods, drink stalls, coffee shops and unique lifestyle…This tour also shows you the second Saigon with hidden places and amazing specialty foods.

• Explore the sights of Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace on a tour bus. Enjoy the ride in 1 hour, passing by popular sites such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, and the War Remnants Museum.
• Board the air-conditioned bus and listen to fascinating commentary,
• Enjoy the 360-degree view of the city from the Saigon Skydeck at the 49th floor of Bitexco tower
• Stop in the heart of the city at the red-brick Notre Dame Cathedral, a prominent part of the skyline with its spire-tipped twin towers and home to the "weeping" Virgin Mary statue that drew thousands in 2005. Across the way is the Saigon Central Post Office, a striking mix of Gothic and French architecture designed by Gustave Eiffel.

See the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City – formerly Saigon – on a private sightseeing tour including Cu Chi Tunnels. You’ll hear captivating stories about Vietnam’s history, from French colonization to the Vietnam War, as you explore the city and the elaborate tunnel complex of Cu Chi. Visit the Saigon Central Post Office, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and Chinatown (Cholon) before heading underground. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle are included in this full-day excursion.