Saigon Retro

Highlights

Parisian-style breakfast, Chinese lunch, transportation, and tour guide included. Experience a unique journey through Saigon-Gia Dinh’s heritage, with visits and culinary delights at three Saigontourist Group restaurants/hotels. Discover historic architectural landmarks rich in Saigon’s cultural and historical significance. Explore Cho Lon and various assembly halls, temples recognized as National Architectural and Artistic Monuments, featuring the unique style and flavors of the local Chinese community.

Itinerary

07:00 . Meet at Saigontourist Office - Tour with guide
Departure to the Continental Saigon Hotel. Travel through some of the oldest streets in the city, unchanged for nearly 70 years (since 1955)
07:15 . Le Bourgeois Restaurant - Tour with guide
Enjoy a light Parisian-style breakfast
08:15 . Continental Saigon Hotel - Tour with guide
Explore the architectural and historical beauty of the building
09:15 . Dong Khoi Street - Tour with guide
Drive along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Tu Do and Catinat), the oldest and busiest street in Saigon
09:30 . Museum of Fine Arts - Tour with guide
The museum displays famous artworks, ancient artifacts, sculptures, and paintings of significant historical, cultural, and artistic value.
10:30 - Tour with guide
Drive past famous early 20th-century landmarks . Arrive at Cho Lon
11:00 . Nhi Phu Assembly Hall - Tour with guide
A nationally recognized architectural and artistic monument since 1998, representing the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Fujian-speaking Chinese community in Ho Chi Minh City
11:45 . Dong Khanh Hotel - Tour with guide
Enjoy a Chinese-style lunch
13:15 . Memories of Old Saigon - Tour with guide
Visit a special exhibition space showcasing thousands of artifacts from the daily life of old Saigon (recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization in 2020). Enjoy free time to explore the nostalgic space, relax, and have refreshments.
14:30 . Return to the starting point - Tour with guide
End of the tour.

What to Expect

- Museum of Fine Arts,

- Ben Thanh Market,

- Huyen Sy Church.

- Nhi Phu Assembly Hall (Ong Bon Pagoda),

- Le Bourgeois Restaurant (Continental Saigon Hotel),

Departure:

- Start at 08:00 and return around 17:00

- At Saigontourist Travel Service Office: 45 Le Thanh Ton or 102 Nguyen Hue St., Dist. 1, HCMC 10 minutes before prior to departure time.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:

V.A.T and service charge.

Air-conditioned transfer (group-joining).

Vietnamese-speaking guide.

Admission fees as specified in the itinerary.

Light Parisian breakfast & Chinese lunch without Beverage

Drinking water.

Tour exclusive:

Travel insurance.

All meals and beverages unspecified

Personal expenses and other services unspecified as above.

Tour price for children:

Children 5 years and older: full adult ticket required.
Children under 5 years: free (no seat provided). Two adults may bring one child for free; for a second child, an 80% ticket fee applies (includes seat and meal like an adult).
Parents must manage their children. Any additional costs for sightseeing and meals must be covered by the parents.
Children must be accompanied by parents or have a travel authorization certified by the local police.

Cancellation Policy

Within 24-72 hours or on the departure day: 100% fee.
4-15 days before departure: 70% fee.
15-20 days before departure: 50% fee.
More than 20 days before departure: 40% fee.
Immediately after booking: 30% fee.