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Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Private Tour By U.S Army Jeep

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamby Hồ Chí Minh City Discovery

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Discover Ho Chi Minh City: Private Tour by U.S. Army Jeep with Local Guide. Explore Ho Chi Minh City in a unique way aboard a classic U.S. Army Jeep with a friendly local guide. This private tour goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering cultural insights, hidden stories, and authentic experiences that reveal the city’s history and everyday life. The flexible itinerary can be customized to your interests. Highlights may include the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office, Tan Dinh “Pink” Church, local markets, the Nguyễn Thiện Thuật apartment complex, and hidden weapon bunkers. Enjoy a water bus ride on the Saigon River or explore Chinatown for a closer look at local culture. Evening tours include a visit to Bùi Viện Walking Street, where you can experience the city’s lively nightlife and street food. Traveling by Jeep adds comfort and adventure, making this a fun and memorable way to discover Ho Chi Minh City.

What's included

  • English speaking local guide
  • Gourverment tax
  • Private flexible itinerary
  • Hotel Pick-up, drop-off at district 1,3,4
  • Private Jeep With Driver
  • New year holiday surcharge, tips
  • Ticket entrance: War museum 2 USD, independence palace 2 USD, Water bus 1 USD

Itinerary

  1. 1

    War Remnants Museum

    30 min

    Learn about Vietnam’s modern history through powerful exhibits, photographs, and artifacts that offer insight into the impact of war on the country and its people.

  2. 2

    The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument

    15 min

    Peaceful monument honoring a spiritual icon & martyr who sacrificed himself for religious equality.

  3. 3

    The Independence Palace

    Pass by

    The Independence Palace, also publicly known as the Reunification Convention Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam

  4. 4

    The Secret Weapons Cellar

    15 min

    Beneath a quaint little cafe in downtown Ho Chi Minh City lies a secret bunker that was once the hiding place of nearly two tonnes of Vietcong weapons used during the 1968 Tet Offensive, a turning point in the Vietnam War that was eventually won by the communist North.

  5. 5

    Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings

    15 min

    The Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings (Vietnamese: Chung cư Nguyễn Thiện Thuật) are a complex of American-built historic buildings in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.[1][2][3] The apartments are located on Nguyen Thien Thuat street, a thoroughfare known for its musical instrument shops

  6. 6

    Saigon Central Post Office

    15 min

    The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral

  7. 7

    Cau Ba Son

    15 min

    This is new bridge where to see skyline of Ho Chi Minh City. The best view ever.

  8. 8

    Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

    30 min

    This is flower and food market. If you do the tour at night, we can taste some street food here

  9. 9

    Bui Vien Street

    15 min

    This is party street, if you do the tour at night. You can join party here, walk through the road. There are a lot of clubs, bars both side

  10. 10

    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    Pass by

    The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Designed by French architects as the Opéra de Saïgon, the building was completed in 1900.

  11. 11

    Ban Co Market

    15 min

    Walk through a bustling local market to see fresh produce, street food, and daily commerce, offering a glimpse into the rhythm of daily life.

  12. 12

    Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas

    15 min

    Explore the vibrant streets of Chinatown, rich in Chinese heritage, traditional shops, temples, and local eateries.

Meeting and pickup

[1] Pickup and drop-off are included for guests staying in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guests coming from the countryside or from Phu My and Hiep Phuoc ports will need to pay an extra fee for pickup or make their own way to the Opera House. [2] If you book the tour last minute, please contact me on WhatsApp and wait for confirmation while I call the tour guide to arrange the Jeep.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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