Saigon Retro (Full day)

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

08:00 . Meet at Saigontourist Office - Tour with guide
Our car and tour guide will pick you up at the Saigontourist Travel Office (102 Nguyen Hue St., Sai Gom Ward, (District 1), HCMC) and transfer you to the Hotel Continental Saigon.
08:15 . Le Bourgeois Restaurant - Tour with guide
Enjoy a light Paris-style breakfast at Le Bourgeois Restaurant (located within the Hotel Continental Saigon). Once a legendary hotspot in old Saigon, this was the preferred meeting place for the French elite, aristocrats, and Western travelers.
08:45 . Continental Saigon Hotel - Tour with guide
Discover the classical architecture and storied history of the Hotel Continental Saigon. Established over 140 years ago, it stands as Saigon’s oldest, most luxurious, and grandest hotel still in operation today. The hotel is currently a member of the Saigontourist Group.
09:00 . Dong Khoi Street - Tour with guide
The car takes the group along Dong Khoi Street (formerly Tu Do and Catinat), the oldest and most bustling street in Saigon. Throughout various historical eras, this street has remained the "face" of central Saigon, deeply intertwined with the city's growth.
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
Depart the Museum and pass by other iconic early 20th-century landmarks:  Indochina Railway Building: A French architectural gem built between 1910–1914 with two stories and a red-tiled roof.  Ben Thanh Market: The enduring symbol of Saigon, built between 1912–1914.  Huyen Sy Church: A 120-year-old ancient Catholic church (built 1902–1905). The journey continues to the Cho Lon (Chinatown) area, established in the 17th century by the Chinese community. The car will travel through Chau Van Liem (formerly Tong Doc Phuong) and Hai Thượng Lan Ong streets to trace the history of famous villas once owned by the wealthiest tycoons of old Saigon.
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
12:00 AM . Thien Hong restaurant - Tour with guide
Stop at Thien Hong restaurant (a member of Saigontourist Group) to savor an authentic Chinese-style lunch.
13:30 . Return to the starting point - Tour with guide
The car returns to the original pickup point. End of program. Note: The order of attractions may be rearranged to suit the actual situation while ensuring all program content is fulfilled.

What to Expect

What to Expect

Based on the itinerary you provided, here is what a traveler can expect from this specific tour. It is designed as a nostalgic, high-end cultural journey rather than a typical sightseeing trip.

1. A "Time Travel" Atmosphere: Expect a slow-paced, storytelling-driven morning that feels more like a history documentary coming to life.

2. French Colonial Elegance: The Vibe: High ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and the scent of coffee and pastries. The Highlight: Breakfast at Le Bourgeois and exploring the Continental Saigon offers a rare sense of 19th-century European luxury. It’s very "quiet" and sophisticated compared to the chaotic streets outside.

3. Artistic & Architectural Fusion: expect a visual treat. It is one of the most "Instagrammable" yet historically significant spots in the city.

4. A Sensory Shift to Cho Lon (Chinatown): By late morning, the "Paris of the East" vibe shifts into the vibrant, bustling energy of Chinatown.

Term & conditions

Tour inclusive:

V.A.T and service charge.

Air-conditioned transfer (group-joining).

Vietnamese /English -speaking guide.

Admission fees as specified in the itinerary.

Light Parisian breakfast & 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.