1 Day Special City Tour: 193rd Anniversary Of The Death Of Duke Le Van Duyet

Highlights

In this tour, you will also gain deeper insights into Saigon’s 300-year heritage, from its historical figures and spiritual traditions to its vibrant local life and cuisine.

Lê Văn Duyệt Tomb – Legacy of a Southern Governor-General.

Bình Hòa Communal House – Heritage of festivals and royal decrees.

Bà Chiểu Market & Phở Hòa – Authentic flavors of Saigon.

Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda & Tân Định Church – Faith meets architecture.

Ho Chi Minh City Museum – 300 years of Saigon heritage.

Itinerary

07:30 - Tour with guide
Guests gather at Saigontourist Office – 102 Nguyen Hue Street and depart to Lăng Ông – Lê Văn Duyệt.
08:00 - Tour with guide
Arrival at Lăng Ông. • Explore the solemn tomb architecture. • Listen to stories about General Lê Văn Duyệt – the Governor-General of Gia Định, who greatly contributed to the development of Southern Vietnam.
09:00 – 10:00 - Tour with guide
Enjoy hát bội performances: Xây Chầu Đại Bội (Sept 21) or Phụng Nghi Đình (Sept 22).
10:15 - Tour with guide
Visit Bình Hòa Communal House, which holds royal decrees from the Nguyễn dynasty and honors many historical figures, including General Lê Văn Duyệt. It was also a place where the traditional Kỳ yên festival – once supported by the General – was celebrated.
11:00 - Tour with guide
Explore Bà Chiểu Market – one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, associated with famous local dishes such as sticky rice with roasted chicken, and fried phá lấu.
11:30 - Tour with guide
Transfer to Phở Hòa – a long-standing and famous brand of phở in the city, an emblem of Vietnamese cuisine with its signature Southern-style flavor.
13:00 - Tour with guide
Visit Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda, renowned for its spiritual significance and visited by many world leaders.
14:00 - Tour with guide
Visit Tân Định Church – an outstanding religious building with Gothic and Roman architectural features, famous for its striking pink façade, a popular check-in spot in Saigon.
15:00 - Tour with guide
Visit Ho Chi Minh City Museum to learn about the history of Saigon – Gia Định in the 18th–19th centuries, focusing on the period when Duke Lê Văn Duyệt was Governor-General and his influential role in managing and developing Southern Vietnam.
16:30 - Tour with guide
Return to Saigontourist Office. End of program – farewell and see you again!

What to Expect

Departure:

- Start at 08:00 and return around 16:00

- At Saigontourist Travel Service Office: 45 Le Thanh Ton or 102 Nguyen Hue St., HCMC 10 minutes before prior to departure time.

Term & conditions

INCLUSIVE:

Transportation service as per itinerary

Vietnamese-speaking tour guide

Entrance fees

Light lunch

Complimentary bottled water (1 per guest)

EXCLUSIVE :

Personal expenses, food & drinks outside the program, and other services not mentioned above

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation charge will be applied if cancellation notice made:
- After booking confirmation: 10% of the tour fare.
- Within 24 hours before departure time: 40% of the tour fare.
- Last-minute or no-show: 100% of the tour fare.