Top 5 Must-Visit War Landmarks in Saigon – Free Walking Tour That Will Leave You Speechless!
Hey guys, I'm Duoc, just call me Galvin. I live in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When you travel to Ho Chi Minh City, I will accompany you as a tour guide on shared walks to explore famous places and see interesting historical buildings in Ho Chi Minh City.
Pickup
📍 Meeting Point: We’ll meet at Thích Quảng Đức Monument (The Burning Monk), located at the intersection of Cách Mạng Tháng 8 Street and Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Street, District 3, Saigon. Look for the bronze statue of the monk in a meditative pose — I’ll be there with a warm smile and a small Vietnamese flag. 😊 📌 Google Maps link will be provided upon booking confirmation. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start on time and enjoy every moment of the journey together!
Description
🌟 Step into the heart of Saigon’s wartime history and uncover stories no guidebook can tell.
This isn’t just a walking tour — it’s an emotional and immersive journey guided by a passionate local who lives and breathes the soul of the city.
You might wonder: can a free walking tour truly offer deep, moving insights into Vietnam’s past?
The answer is — absolutely.
With this experience, you don’t just visit historical sites — you feel them.
We understand how overwhelming it can be to explore places like the War Remnants Museum or the Independence Palace — endless rooms, signs, and timelines. Some travelers spend $8 on audio guides, only to feel cold and disconnected. This tour was created to give you something more human: stories told with heart and meaning.
🎯 You’ll explore 5 iconic war landmarks, each carefully chosen for its historical weight and emotional depth:
1️⃣ Thích Quảng Đức Monument (outside visit)
Hear the powerful story of the monk who self-immolated in 1963 — a world-shaking moment of protest and sacrifice.
2️⃣ Saigon Archbishop’s Residence (outside visit)
Admire one of Saigon’s oldest colonial buildings and learn how French architecture and religion shaped the city’s past.
3️⃣ War Remnants Museum (inside, ~1.5 hours)
Experience deeply emotional photos, survivor stories, and historical artifacts showing the real cost of the Vietnam War.
🎟️ Entry ticket: 40,000 VND (~$1.6)
4️⃣ Lê Quý Đôn High School (outside visit)
Visit the first French colonial school in Saigon and understand how colonial education influenced Vietnamese identity.
5️⃣ Independence Palace (inside, ~1.5 hours)
Walk through the preserved war rooms and rooftop helipad where the Vietnam War officially ended on April 30, 1975.
🎟️ Entry ticket: 76,000 VND (~$3)
🕒 Tour duration: 4 hours
👣 Group size: Max 12 guests
🧭 Led by a local storyteller, not a script
🎁 Free Google Map, café & food guide, and digital museum highlights PDF
💰 Total cost to join? Only ~$4.6 (116,000 VND) for entry tickets.
The tour itself is 100% free — just tip your guide what you feel the experience was worth (typical tips: $10–$50 USD).
✨ Why pay $40–$70 for a generic group tour, when you can enjoy a rich, heartfelt, 5-star journey for free?
🚨 Limited to 12 guests per tour — book now before it fills up!
This tour may be free, but the stories, emotions, and memories you'll take home are truly priceless.