Soar to the 49th floor of Bitexco Financial Tower for a 360° panorama of Saigon's glittering skyline and the Saigon River, then descend into the French Colonial heart of District 1 with a private architect guide who decodes the city's extraordinary layered beauty. The ultimate bird's-eye-to-street-level portrait of a great Asian metropolis.
What to expect
Begin at the Bitexco tower — Saigon's most iconic silhouette — for a champagne-optional sunrise or mid-morning Skydeck visit, with an audio guide included in the entry price. Your private walking guide then leads a 2-hour stroll through the 1880s French Quarter: the Palais de Justice, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the opulent Caravelle Hotel bar. The pace is unhurried, the stories are extraordinary.
Good to know
Bitexco Skydeck opens at 9:30 am; the Colonial District is walkable within 10 minutes. Allow 3–4 hours total for both elements. Phu My port to District 1 is approximately 90 minutes by private transfer — factor this into your all-aboard window. Book your private guide via GoWithGuide (gowithguide.com/vietnam) at least one week ahead. Lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes essential.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Saigon — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.