PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Car Services + LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Saigon
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
+ Our itinerary are flexible and changeable to make you have a great local experiences.
+ Our private tour guide will do tour in the Ho Chi Minh City in a very flexible way to match your interest and hobby until the time must drive back to the cruise port.
- 7:30-8:00Am Our driver will welcome you with a sign (your name) at Phu My port gate (2 to 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the ship to the gate) and depart to Saigon around 1. 5 hours by private mini-van.
• Our Tour Guide will welcome you in Saigon Center then you will start your date with Saigon City Tour.
- We'll discover history and culture of Saigon with:
• Local Wet Market
• The Jade Emperor temple
• City Hall
• Opera House
• Central Post Office
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Lunch at local restaurant with Pho (noodles soup)
• Saigon Skydeck with 50 floor - Enjoy a great view of Saigon.
• War Museum or Reunification Palace
- Our guide will say goodbye then the driver will send you back the ship.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
The Independence Palace
The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Independence Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It's still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
Saigon Central Post Office
A must see in Saigon: The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
Options
Private Car from cruise port
Pickup included
What‘s Included
- Full Entrance Fees
- Mineral water
- Professional and experienced English speaking tour guide in Saigon
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Pick up and drop off at cruise port
- A nice private transportation with an experienced driver
- Lunch and beverage/drinks
- Personal expenses
- Other expenses not clearly mentioned in the Inclusion part
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Touring Ho Chi Minh City with Terry
Gary E,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Ho Chi Minh City was very… Very busy, very temple-y, and the markets were very inner city Asian. Traffic was very crazy, and crossing the street was an Olympic sport. Terry was an excellent guide; accommodating, and took good care of us. If you don’t want to see the War museum, don’t. It will be assumed that you want to see their memorial of the war Vietnam won.
Ho Chi Minh City / Siagon Half Day City Tour from Cruise Port
Mike B,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Khoa was a wonderful young man. He found us at the meeting location very quickly. He gave us much insight about Vietnam and the history during our ride from the cruise port into the city. The car was nice (very clean and comfortable). The driver also did a great job. Khoa gave us some choices for stops on our tour. Explained many things about the temples and pagodas and how the people have many options and how they utilize the facilities. We had very interesting discussions about Vietnam history over the centuries and how the people live today.
A great intro to Saigon
Michael A,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whilst two of our party had previously spent time in HCM City, the other two had not so we chose this tour as an introduction to the main sights, it did not disappoint. Our guide, May, and driver, Mr Lam, were great. Our transport was a comfortable air conditioned mini-van with plenty of room for all of us. May was an expert and friendly English speaking guide and she asked us right at the start if there was anything in particular that we wished to do or see. We went with May’s suggestions and she did not disappoint. Excellent value and a lot of fun. Thank you.
Great day with our tour guide May
Maryse L,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good communication with our tour guide May. She was on time and spoke very good English. She adjusted our schedule for us to stop and have an egg coffee at her favourite place. We have learned so much from her and she was able to answer our questions. She even had a friendly quiz for us. We had a great day. She took lots of pictures of us. We highly recommend May. M and R from Canada
Florida Friend Group of 12
MatthewB L,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Khang was awesome! He took great care to explain everything to us and make sure we were able to see all of the sights in a short amount of time! We even fit in some time at the market. Thank you for your hospitality Khang!
Great tour
Linda C,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khang was very friendly and knowledgeable and made our experience fun. The restaurant he took us to for lunch was delicious. I would recommend him!
Penny is excellent tour guide knowledgeable, flexible and cater to the guest’s preferences! Lam the driver excellent.
Teresita G,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed and recommend tour guide Penny and Lam Kapol. Flexible, knowledgeable and experienced. She cater to the preferences of the guests. She looks after our safety
Sites, food, people; Saigon.
Victoria S,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Titus did a great job of making this trip feel special and it was convenient when traveling from a cruise port. And the food was amazing!!
Our tourguide Le was...
Linda Y,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tourguide Le was great! He is such a funny guy which blends well with our group. Le has a wealth of knowledge about Vietnam history. The second we got in the car, he started sharing about the history which is helpful because it was about 1.5 hours drive from our pickup to our tour place.
Great day in Phu My
Maureen N,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous guide May Cam Nhung and driver on a private day tour to Phu My. While the drive to and from the port to downtown Saigon is long, our car was very comfortable. May contacted us a day or two before we arrived and meeting up was a breeze. May expertly guided us through the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. We even had time for a delicious lunch of Pho at a local restaurant. We appreciated the care and highly recommend May!
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