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

Highlights

In this tour, you will also gain valuable insights into Duke Lê Văn Duyệt’s legacy, Southern Vietnam’s folk traditions, and the cultural roots of Saigon.

Lê Văn Duyệt Tomb – Ancient architecture & stories of a legendary Governor-General.

Hát bội Performances – Xây Chầu Đại Bội (Sept 21) & Phụng Nghi Đình (Sept 22), celebrating loyalty and tradition.

Bình Hòa Communal House – Folk life & beliefs tied to Duke Lê Văn Duyệt.

Bà Chiểu Market – One of Saigon’s oldest markets with authentic local cuisine.

A Commemorative Journey – Honoring a national hero while exploring Southern Vietnam’s heritage.

Itinerary

07:30: - Tour with guide
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 architecture of the tomb. Listen to stories about General Lê Văn Duyệt – the Governor-General of Gia Định and his great contributions to the South. Learn about the commemoration festival and folk worship traditions of Southern Vietnam.
09:00 – 10:00 - Tour with guide
Enjoy hát bội performance: 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. This was also where the traditional Kỳ yên festival – once supported by the General – was held.
11:00 - Tour with guide
Explore Bà Chiểu Market – one of the oldest markets in Ho Chi Minh City, linked to local specialties 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 phở brand in the city, considered a symbol of Vietnamese cuisine with its signature Southern-style flavor (light meal surcharge).
11:30- 12:00 - Tour with guide
Return to Saigontourist Office. End of program.

What to Expect

Departure:

- Start at 08:00 and return around 12:00

- 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 feesComplimentary 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.