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Saigon Secrets: Commando Trails & Culinary Tales.
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Duration - 5 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Italian, Chinese - Mandarin
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Uncover Saigon’s hidden wartime history and vibrant food culture. Visit the CIA Building, hidden weapon bunkers, and PHO BINH, a historic resistance headquarters. Explore CHEO LEO COFFEE SHOP and enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine at THE LUNCH LADY.
Highlights
- Discover Saigon’s hidden wartime gems, including secret bunkers and the CIA Building.
- Enjoy a bowl of PHO at a historical resistance site.
- Experience a nostalgic coffee break at Saigon’s oldest café.
- End with an authentic street food lunch at THE LUNCH LADY.
- Perfect for history buffs and food lovers seeking a unique Saigon experience.
Description
Saigon Secrets: Commando Trails & Culinary Tales.
Dive into Saigon’s layered history and vibrant culture on this curated journey through its hidden gems and culinary treasures. Begin at PHO BINH LY CHINH THANG, a pho shop that doubled as a secret resistance headquarters during the 1986 combat. Enjoy a steaming bowl of PHO while learning about the bravery and resilience that shaped this iconic spot.
Next, explore the NGUYEN THIEN THUAT APARTMENT, a hub for covert activities during the same era, with its architecture embodying the spirit of resistance. Take a nostalgic coffee break at CHEO LEO COFFEE SHOP, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s oldest, and immerse yourself in its historical charm.
Continue your journey to the HIDDEN WEAPON BUNKER, a cleverly concealed site that played a pivotal role in the 1986 conflict. Learn about the innovative strategies used to outsmart adversaries. Visit the CIA BUILDING, an iconic site tied to the Fall of Saigon in 1975, and hear its fascinating stories.
End your tour with a culinary treat at THE LUNCH LADY, a globally recognized street food spot made famous by Anthony Bourdain, offering a rotating menu of authentic Vietnamese dishes.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- English Speaking Guide
- Motorbike with helmet & driver
- Entrance Fee
- Pho & Coffee
- Lunch
- Exclusions:
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Phở Bình
- Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Park
- Cheo Leo Cafe
- Secret weapon bunker in Saigon
- The Lunch Lady (Nguyen Thi Thanh)
1. Pho Binh Ly Chinh Thang
Start your journey with a bowl of PHO at this historical resistance headquarters.
2. Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment
Explore this unique building tied to covert resistance activities during Vietnam’s history.
3. Cheo Leo Coffee Shop
Enjoy a traditional COFFEE in one of Saigon’s oldest cafes, steeped in nostalgia.
4. Hidden Weapon Bunker
Discover this ingeniously concealed bunker used to store and transport weapons.
5. CIA Building
Learn about its role during the Fall of Saigon, including the iconic rooftop evacuation.
6. The Lunch Lady
Conclude with a delicious lunch of rotating Vietnamese dishes at this internationally acclaimed eatery.
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