Walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City's historic apartments
Activities

Walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City's historic apartments

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$21.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • The tour offers an alternative perspective of Ho Chi Minh City through its historic apartments
  • You'll start at Pasteur Apartment, known for its spiral staircase architecture and French influence
  • Next is Ton That Dam Apartment, a hidden gem filled with local boutiques and eateries
  • A visit to the Café Apartment allows you to experience different café themes while enjoying panoramic views
  • Lastly, you'll explore an ancient shopping apartment housing a century-old French lift
What to expect

Discover an alternative perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, beyond the bustling streets and contemporary skyline. On this engaging walking tour, you'll delve into four distinctive apartment buildings, each symbolising a layer of Saigon’s rich urban history.

Start at Pasteur Apartment, renowned for its spiral staircase architecture — an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts. Here, a guide will share stories of French influence and how historical designs blend effortlessly into modern creative spaces.

Next, venture to Ton That Dam Apartment, a concealed treasure brimming with local boutiques, petite eateries, and evocative walls that echo stories of yesteryears. Experience the pulse of Saigon’s daily life as you meander through its delightful corridors.

Proceed to the Café Apartment, one of the city’s most photogenic locations, where each level presents a different café theme — minimalist, artistic, or vintage chic. Take a brief coffee break here while soaking in panoramic views of the lively Nguyen Hue Walking Street below.

Lastly, explore an ancient shopping apartment that still houses a century-old French lift. This hidden gem provides a peek into the 20th-century Saigon lifestyle and serves as the ideal conclusion to your urban exploration.

Throughout the tour, your local guide will assist you in uncoverinng narratives, concealed details, and offer advice on capturing Saigon’s timeless beauty through your lens.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Local guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Saigon Opera House, Công trường Lam Sơn, Sai Gon, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Saigon Opera House. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Provider
Viva Vietnam
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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