Ho Chi Minh City experiences

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Ho Chi Minh City with Old Compass Travel

Join us for a unique cultural travel experience in Ho Chi Minh City – history, stories, people, architecture, food, and the contemporary life of the city. Walking tours and travel experiences that dig deeper.

Saigon – tales of the city

Saigon – Tales of the City, is a half-day heritage walking tour that tells the incredible story of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) through its bustling streets, and its most evocative historical sights. It’s a unique experience of hist...more

A small group heritage walking tour of Saigon led by experts – history, architecture, food and more.

Daily: 3.00PM 3 hrs and dinner. Price: 1,625,000VND or $65 US per person – small group walk of history, heritage, architecture, Saigon’s fascinating stories told by professionals (dinner after the walk).
Includes – Small group (max 8) walking tour, approx. 3.5km, expert leader, delicious dinner, coffee stop, drinks at Old Compass Cafe
Check out our tour combining Saigon – Tales of the City with An alternative tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels

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Cu Chi Tunnels – the alternative tour

Cu Chi Tunnels – the alternative tour, focuses on the history and solemnity of the Cu Chi tunnels site, 70kms from Saigon. Most tours treat the tunnels complex like a theme park. We’ve created a small group tour that looks at...more

An alternative tour of the Viet Cong tunnels at Cu Chi, focused on the history and solemnity of this remarkable battleground. Expert-led small groups (max 8).

Price: 2.950 mill VND or $118 US per person
Operates Daily: 7.00AM for best experience from downtown location (Pasteur St, District 1).
What’s included: Small group experience, comfortable, quality transport, expert guide, drinks, entrance fees, tablet presentation, delicious meal at The Old Compass Cafe.
Ask about private tours to Cu Chi, Saigon walking tours and experiences of history, architecture and art

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Saigon Tales of the City and Cu Chi combined

A complete Saigon experience of history and culture combining our two most popular tours. Start with the extraordinary stories of Saigon on our Saigon Tales of the City walking tour. The next morning head out of town to the remarkabl...more

Combines our two essential Saigon tours in a single day or over 2 days (2 days recommended) – An overview of history, culture and Saigon stories
$168US (4.2 mill VND) per person
Operates most days – min 2 and max 8 travellers per group (single travellers welcome). Included: Small group experience, comfortable, quality transport, expert guide, drinks, entrance fees, tablet presentation, delicious meals (1 lunch and 1 dinner) at The Old Compass Cafe exploring Vietnamese flavours.

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An art tour of Saigon – from sacred sculpture to socialist propaganda and contemporary art

The earliest art works in the southern region of Vietnam connect with the spirituality of Khmer and Cham cultures. Later, the evolution of Vietnamese art tracks the city through dynastic rule, colonisation by the French, the American War and...more

An art tour of Saigon from ancient sacred sculpture to the city’s vibrant contemporary art scene. Expert curated and led.

Price: 9.300 million VND or $365 US per group (1 -4 people)
Operates by request: 8.30AM – 12PM.
What’s included: Small group experience, comfortable, quality transport, expert guide, drinks, entrance fees, presentation, delicious meal at The Old Compass Cafe.

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The religious architecture of Saigon

Our tour explores Saigon’s history through its religious architecture – the temples, pagodas, churches and mosques that represent the traders, missionaries, refugees and invaders who made the city their home over the centuries. The...more

Full day private tour operates by request
$215US 0r 5,370,000VND per person (1 – 4 travellers) – ask for larger groups.
Mix of walking and transport to spiritual sites around Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

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