Viet Nam - Ho Chi Minh City | Tropical Sweetness | Visit the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, taste fresh chocolate, enjoy Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo), experience a double-decker bus ride.

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Viet Nam - Ho Chi Minh City | Tropical Sweetness | Visit the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, taste fresh chocolate, enjoy Vietnamese pancakes (bánh xèo), experience a double-decker bus ride.

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Highlights

Coming to the program: Tropical Sweetness, visitors will have interesting
experiences:


  • Visit and explore Ho Chi Minh City and learn about geology and minerals at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.
  • Visit and discover the chocolate-making process at Maison Marou.
  • Enjoy crispy Banh Xeo.
  • Admire the panoramic view of Ho Chi Minh City from a double-decker bus.

Tropical Sweetness is a special half-day journey where travelers can immerse
themselves in the delicate harmony of culture, history, cuisine, and the
vibrant rhythm of Ho Chi Minh City. The tour begins at the Ho Chi Minh City
Museum, which preserves unique historical and cultural values and impresses
visitors with its elegant French colonial architecture. Next, guests will
visit Maison Marou – Vietnam’s leading artisanal chocolate brand. The
following stop offers the chance to savor crispy golden Banh Xeo, served with
fresh herbs and flavorful dipping sauce. Finally, the journey concludes with a
remarkable experience on a double-decker bus, where travelers can admire
panoramic views of Saigon from above.


  • Vehicle: Car
  • Tour duration: 5 hours
  • Meeting point: Youth Cultural House: 4 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
  • Pick-up time: 01:00 P.M
  • Returning Time: 6:00 P.M

Itinerary

  • 13:00

    The tour guide will welcome guests at the Youth Cultural House to begin the program “Tropical Sweetness”.

  • 13:30

    You begin your journey at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum - a beautiful French colonial architectural work located right in the city center. (Address: 65 Ly Tu Trong Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City). Here, you will explore the museum’s architecture, learn about the development history of Ho Chi Minh City, and discover the connection between land, mineral resources, and human life.

  • 14:30

    Visit Maison Marou (Address: 90 Xuân Thủy, Thao Đien Ward, Thu Đuc City) - one of the leading artisanal chocolate brands in Vietnam. Learn about the fascinating “bean-to-bar” chocolate-making journey, observe each processing step from roasting to refining, and savor the sweet, rich taste of freshly made chocolate.

  • 16:00

    Guests enjoy crispy golden banh xeo served with fresh herbs and sweet-sour fish sauce at Banh Xeo 46A Dinh Cong Trang.

  • 17:00

    Experience Ho Chi Minh City from above on a double-decker bus, taking in panoramic views of the city where modern and classical architecture harmoniously meet. Pass by iconic landmarks like the Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and capture unforgettable moments from this unique elevated perspective.

  • 18:10

    The tour guide will take you back to the original pick-up point, concluding the “Tropical Sweetness” program.

Additional information

Purchase Notice
  • The program may be subject to change to suit the circumstances, but still ensure that the tourist attractions are retained in the altered schedule.

[Holiday Rate]

The Holiday Surcharge will be applied on these days

  • 8 March
  • 30 April to 1 May
  • 2 September
  • 24-25 December

If you wish to reschedule from a normal date to a holiday rate, a surcharge will be applied

[Extra Hours Surcharge]

If you wish to extend the duration of the tour

Surcharge Rate: 50,000VND/pax/hour (Pay directly on site to the operator)

[Rescheduling Policy]

For rescheduling, please inform us 5 days in advance. Rescheduling is only available for non-holiday date

Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
In case of delays caused by traffic, weather, or other force majeure factors resulting in the cancellation of some itinerary attractions, please contact customer service. We will arrange a partial refund for you
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 09:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The program can be changed accordingly but still ensures the attractions included in the tour.
In case of our cancellation due to natural disasters, epidemics/pandemics or delayed/canceled means of transportations (may include but not limited to ships, trains, airplanes, etc.), guest will receive a full refund (with no compensation)
Identification Card or Passport should be ready to present at any given time. Visitors who are Overseas Vietnamese, or International Guests porting Viet Nam by a separate visa, are required to present the visa when register and should be kept ready to present while travelling in case of need.
Visitors older than 70 years old, disabled visitors have to be accompanied by relatives and ensure that they have sustainable health during the trip.
Children under 14 years old when travelling are required to bring a Birth Certificate or Passport. Children aged 14 years and over must bring a separate Identification Card or Passport.
All Identification documents to bring must be the originals.
Visitors are advised to bring light luggage and must take care of their personal luggage, money, and belongings during the course of the tour.
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Location

Meeting point
4 Phạm Ngọc Thạch, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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