Explore Saigon’s wartime history with expert insights, visit iconic sites, and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine on this immersive guided tour.
Explore Saigon’s wartime history with expert insights, visit iconic sites, and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine on this immersive guided tour.
- Former U.S. Embassy - A modest shrine located just outside the U.S. Consulate, this iconic site represents America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Discover the story of the final helicopter evacuations of American citizens in April 1975.
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Lý Tự Trọng - Former CIA Building (Exterior Visit Only)
Pause outside the building renowned for the…
- Former U.S. Embassy - A modest shrine located just outside the U.S. Consulate, this iconic site represents America’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Discover the story of the final helicopter evacuations of American citizens in April 1975.
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Lý Tự Trọng - Former CIA Building (Exterior Visit Only)
Pause outside the building renowned for the famous image of Americans boarding a helicopter on the rooftop during the fall of Saigon. This event signified the conclusion of a turbulent historical chapter. - The Independence Palace - Visit the former presidential residence of the South Vietnamese government. This architectural marvel was the site of numerous significant political decisions and was famously overtaken by tanks on April 30, 1975.
- The Secret Weapons Cellar - This was a concealed base for storing weapons and providing shelter for personnel of Saigon Special Forces Unit 5, which specialized in assaults on the Independence Palace.
- Rex Hotel Rooftop Bar - Relish a refreshing drink at the legendary rooftop bar of the Rex Hotel. Once a central hub for international journalists and military briefings, the hotel offers panoramic views of downtown Saigon and historical insights from your guide.
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Phở Bình - Late Lunch at Pho Binh – Viet Cong Planning Site
Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup (pho) at Pho Binh, a modest restaurant that once served as the secret command center for the 1968 Tet Offensive. After lunch, explore the upstairs photo gallery documenting the significance of this location during the war.

- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tea and coffee
- Tips
- Tips
Discover the moving history of wartime Saigon on a guided tour that highlights significant landmarks from the Vietnam War period. Visit the memorial site near the U.S. Consulate, explore the former CIA headquarters, and enjoy a beverage at the Rex Hotel’s rooftop café, renowned for its historical importance. Explore the Reunification Palace, once the…
Discover the moving history of wartime Saigon on a guided tour that highlights significant landmarks from the Vietnam War period. Visit the memorial site near the U.S. Consulate, explore the former CIA headquarters, and enjoy a beverage at the Rex Hotel’s rooftop café, renowned for its historical importance. Explore the Reunification Palace, once the center of political power, and learn about the U.S. Ambassador’s residence where pivotal decisions were made. Relish a traditional Vietnamese meal at Pho Binh, a site of historical significance during the Tet Offensive, while reflecting on the past through a curated photo gallery.
- Discover Saigon’s wartime history with an expert guide
- Visit important sites, including the U.S. Consulate and Reunification Palace
- Enjoy a refreshing drink at the historic Rex Hotel rooftop café
- Relish authentic pho at Pho Binh, a former Viet Cong planning site
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