Private Shore Tour: Saigon Highlights & Hidden Gems
- 3h 30m
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Explore the best of Saigon on this private 3.5-hour shore tour, guided by an expert local female guide who reveals stories known only to true Saigon residents. Begin at the Notre Dame Cathedral, admire the iconic architecture, and walk to the Central Post Office for photos. Drive past the Reunification Palace, learning about its pivotal role in the end of the Vietnam War, then visit Ly Tu Trong Street, site of a former CIA building. Wander through District 3 Market, taste local snacks, and see the Burning Monk statue commemorating Thich Quang Duc’s self-sacrifice. Discover the Hidden Weapons Arsenal from the Tet Offensive, sip a refreshing local drink, and explore the Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Conclude at the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, where thousands of miniature Buddha statues create a breathtaking spiritual experience. This private tour blends history, culture, and local life, providing an authentic Saigon experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- No-fault travel insurance up to $10,000 USD
- Driver, scooter, tolls and petrol
- Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
- Admission fees
- Rain poncho
- Professional local English-speaking tour guide
What's not
- Tips
Itinerary
Meet your private driver and guide at the port and start the tour.
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office: Admire Saigon’s colonial architecture, take photos, and stroll the nearby Central Post Office.
Reunification Palace (Exterior): Learn about the historic palace, where North Vietnamese tanks ended the Vietnam War, and hear stories of pivotal events.
See the location of the former CIA building, linked to a famous photo from the Vietnam War.
Witness the memorial to Thich Quang Duc, and hear the story of his shocking act of protest.
Hidden Weapons Arsenal Visit a Tet Offensive site, learning about Saigon’s wartime history; voted a guest favorite.
Sip a popular local drink while touring the largest flower market in the city.
Explore the 5-story temple with over 10,000 miniature Buddha statues, discovering Buddhist traditions and spiritual heritage.
Conclude the tour, returning to the cruise port with memories of history, culture, and local Saigon life.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- taxiGo Limo Airport Service
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Vietnam, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 170% above the median of the 116 city tours we list in Vietnam, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
Special offers in Vietnam, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
