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Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

5.0 (3 reviews) 8–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

About this activity

Make the most of your limited time in Ho Chi Minh City with a bespoke, all-inclusive shore excursion. From the moment you step off the ship, enjoy a seamless experience featuring a private vehicle, a dedicated driver, and an expert English-speaking guide. We provide comfortable transportation perfectly tailored to your group size, ensuring a stress-free journey. Your package covers everything you need for a memorable day—including a delicious authentic lunch, a taste of our famous Vietnamese egg coffee, all entrance fees, and complimentary bottled water. Best of all, our itinerary is fully flexible and can be customized to match your unique interests and pace.

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At a glance

Duration
8–12 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Maximus Travel Vietnam

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Lunch: Vietnamese Cuisine
  • Included: Mineral Bottled Water
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Private Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Included: Must Try: Vietnamese Egg Coffee
  • Included: Cruise Port Pick-up & Drop-off by a Private Comfortable Vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

  1. Phu My

    5 min

    Tour guide will welcome and pick up you in front of the port gate with your name on hand.

    Tour guide will say hello to you via your phone number, WhatsApp, Imess, etc. in advance.

  2. Saigon Central Post Office

    30 min

    The Saigon Central Post Office, is a post office in Paris Commune Square, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, next to the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral.

    The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction.

  3. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

    30 min

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon, the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880

  4. War Remnants Museum

    one hour Admission included

    The War Remnants Museum is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It contains exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.

  5. The Independence Palace

    one hour Admission included

    The Independence Palace, also publicly and officially known as the Reunification Convention Hall or simply Reunification Hall, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu and was the home and workplace of the president of the Republic of Vietnam.

  6. People's Committee Building

    15 min

    The building served as an administrative house for past governments during French colonial period and Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh City Hall is now Vietnam's National Heritage Site and is open for public at the last weekend of a month

  7. Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street

    15 min

    Buzzy, pedestrian-only street with Vietnamese & expat bookstores, plus spots for al fresco coffee.

  8. The Secret Weapons Cellar

    30 min Admission included

    Amid the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, a humble house at 287/70 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, quietly preserves a significant piece of history — the secret weapon bunker of the Biet Dong Sai Gon, a special force unit of the Vietnam People's Army that operated during the Vietnam War. This site once hid over two tons of weapons, prepared for the attack on the Independence Palace during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

  9. Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)

    one hour

    Cholon is Vietnam's largest Chinatown, where sprawling Binh Tay Market offers everything from fresh produce and seafood to fabric and lacquerware. Eateries and street food stalls selling Chinese-style noodles, roast pork, and salted duck eggs pack narrow lanes along with traditional herb stores. The 18th-century Thien Hau Temple holds a yearly festival to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mazu, goddess of the sea.

  10. Ba Thien Hau Temple

    30 min

    The Thien Hau Temple, officially the Tue Thanh Guildhall, is a Chinese-style temple of the Chinese Goddess of Sea, Mazu on Nguyen Trai Street in the Cholon of District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

  11. Nguyen Hue Street

    15 min

    Nguyen Hue is a boulevard in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Being one of Saigon's oldest thoroughfares, the boulevard has undergone several transformations; it is currently a famous pedestrian street in the city.

  12. Emperor Jade Pagoda

    30 min

    The Jade Emperor Pagoda also known as the Phuoc Hai Tu is a Taoist, Buddhist, Confucian pagoda located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was founded by a Chinese merchant named Liu Daoyuan, a Cantonese migrant. It is also known from 1984 by the new Buddhist name Phuoc Hai Tu.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tour guide will welcome and pick up you in front of the port gate holding a sign with your name.

Tour guide will say hello to you via your phone number, WhatsApp, Imess, etc. in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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