Saigon Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

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Built in 1898 following the “flamboyant” style of the French 3rd Republic, Saigon Opera House was certified a National Relic & one of the top Ho Chi …

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Mar 15, 2025
Fantastic show from beginning to end. I'm so glad I was able to experience the A O Show at the Saigon Opera House. I would definitely go again next time I visit Ho Chi MinhFull review by D P
Mar 7, 2025
Went to a performance organized by Uniworld. The show was spectacular and well worth going if your in the city. We were on the upper level and had an excellent view of the performance by the very tal…Full review by Hugary1
Feb 22, 2025
Nice building which was built in the early of 20th century. We visited this place yesterday and took lots of nice pictures here and we’d love to share them on Facebook and InstagramFull review by Joshua H
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Saigon Opera House is one of the finest examples of 19th-century French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built t…
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Facts

Architectural style:Flamboyant
Opened:1 January 1900
Construction started:1898
Architect:Félix Olivier
Type:Opera house, municipal theater

Questions & answers

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What is the schedule for the AO shows? Website wasn’t very helpful. Thx.
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Sorry, too long ago to remember. Suggest Tourist Office, Saigon.
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How is it possible to visit it without a show ticket? Is it there an entrance fee for a visit by day?
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Yes, you can visit without a ticket.
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Hi, is there any elevator in the opera house to get to 2nd floor? My mom has limited mobility and can not walk up stairs. Thanks
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We did not see one..nor a ramp for a wheelchair going into the opera house premises. All we saw were stairs.
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Hi I’ll be traveling with my baby who’s going to be 8 months old. Are we still allowed to watch with the baby? Thanks
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I would think not as they warn about photography and noise during the show
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How should I dress for this tour?
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As cool as possible is hot and humid
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Do i need vietnamese to understand the shows?
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The show has minimal dialogue, therefore, you will not need to understand Vietnamese to enjoy the show.
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