Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) on a private full-day shore excursion from the cruise port. Explore the city’s fascinating history, vibrant local life, and iconic landmarks, including the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. Enjoy a flexible itinerary with a knowledgeable local guide, learn about Vietnamese culture, and experience the unique blend of historic charm and modern city life. This Ho Chi Minh City private shore excursion is the perfect way to explore Saigon in one memorable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- English speaking tour guide during the tour
- Private transfer by car/van/bus up to group size with A/C
- Pick up at outside gate of Phu My Port
- Entrance & sightseeing fees as program
- Lunch meal with vietnamese dishes
What's not
- Drinks, Tips and Personal expenses
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Phu My Port, please take a walk out a short distance (700m)to the port gate where our driver are waiting to pick you up for drive to city center for private tour
We will start the tour at the crossing of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, from where you can take in the views of the City Hall, the Opera House and the flower garden in front of the City Hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh. Here you can experience the hectic daily life of the hospitable local people.
Then we will drive to the Notre Dame Cathedral, where you can visit the cathedral. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, standing in the heart of bustling Ho Chi Minh City, is a beacon of historical and architectural grandeur. Constructed during the French colonial era, this cathedral is not just a religious symbol but a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. Recently, it has undergone significant restoration, reviving its majestic allure and continuing to captivate both locals and tourists with its timeless elegance.
Next, you will The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in town, built around 1886-1891 that quickly became a significant symbol of the city. Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
Also known as the Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
Stopm for enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese food. After lunch, we will continue on the tour and visit the War Remnant Museum. War Remnants Museum is a unit under the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the museum system of Vietnam, the museum for world peace and a member of the World Council of Museums (ICOM), the War Remnants Museum, the Museum of thematic research, collection , storage, preservation and display of the material, photographs, artifacts on the evidence of the crime and the consequences of the war that the invasion force has caused to Vietnam.
Then we will head to the Ben Thanh Market, the largest and most beautiful market in the city. Enjoy shopping for an hour at Ben Thanh Market before we drive back to the port. Ben Thanh Market is the most famous shopping destination for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a nice place to buy local handicrafts, branded items, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. In addition to shopping, this oldest market in the city is also an attraction in itself.
After Ben Thanh Market, guests will get on private car go back to the port. You will arrive at the port before the departure time of the ship. The tour ends at the port.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Upon your arrival at Phu My Port, please take a walk out a short distance (700m) to the port gate where our driver are waiting to pick you up for drive to cirty center for private city tour
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Local Tours Around Viet Nam
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
How it compares in Vung Tau
- Its from-price is 34% above the median of the 25 city tours we list in Vung Tau.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vung Tau
Vung Tau is a seaside city on a peninsula in southern Vietnam, a weekend retreat for Ho Chi Minh City with beaches, a hilltop Christ statue and seafood.
Vung Tau occupies a peninsula on the South China Sea in the south of Vietnam, south-east of Ho Chi Minh City, with two small mountains rising from the coast. Under the French it was called Cap Saint-Jacques, and it still has colonial buildings such as the White Palace, a villa of 1898 set among frangipani trees on the hillside. A lighthouse built in 1862 stands on the Small Mountain with views over the bay.
Top-ranked sights in Vung Tau: Christ the King Statue (Christ of Vung Tau).
Special offers in Vung Tau
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
