Excursion Saigonese coffee culture tour at Ho Chi Minh

Discover how coffee is intertwined with the local population, culture and history of Saigon during this fun-filled, half-day coffee excursion.

Apartment Café, Sitting-Plump Café, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Reunification Palace

This old apartment was formerly frequented by naval officers during the post-war period after Reunification Day in 1975, and features several little coffee shops within it. The cafe is somehow able to keep a traditional Saigonese feel to it, even though it sits in the centre of an otherwise modern part of town. After visiting the different coffee shops inside the Apartment Café, re-board your coach and drive to Café B?t, the 'Sitting-Plump Café'. In the central park near the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office and Reunification Palace, students, workers and even foreigners can be found with a plastic cup of this cafe's coffee in-hand. This area also offers wonderful views of some of the city's most attractive highlights.

Racquet Café, Saigon Retro Concept Café & PHO Noodle Shop for snack/lunch

Next, re-board your coach and drive to  Café Vot , the 'Racquet Café '. During your visit, observe how they brew their coffee in the traditional way for its unique and special taste, and enjoy their coffee on the sidewalk filled with tiny plastic stools. Your last stop is at the  Saigon Retro Concept Café. Located in a small valley, this eclectically-furnished café exudes a laid -back vibe and cool, retro feel. Following a cup of coffee here, drive to Pho, a local noodle shop for snack lunch with a noodle soup along with a cup of coffee. Coffee here is not just a drink, but a social aspect of life. Morning, noon and/or night, coffee is for people of all ages and classes, and a part of Saigon's history is brewed into every cup of coffee made here.

Following your Vietnamese -snack lunch, re -board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Ho Chi Minh City, Pho Noodle Shop & Snack/Lunch, Apartment Café, Sitting-Plump Café, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Reunification Palace

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. At the Apartment Cafe is visit only and there are 20 steps to negotiate to go to the second floor.