Private Tour
Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
Overview
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Enjoy a private full-day tour in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where your guide will take you to some of the best highlights that this shore excursion has to offer. Vietnamese Traditional lunch and attraction entrance fees are included in this tour.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private Professional Tour Guide
Bottled Water
Private, Customized and Flexible Tour
Vietnamese Traditional Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Port pickup and drop-off
Private transportation by new vehicle
Personal expenses
What To Expect
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Measuring almost 60 metres in height, the cathedral’s distinctive neo-Romanesque features include the all-red brick façade (which were imported from Marseille), stained glass windows, two bell towers containing six bronze bells that still ring to this day, and a peaceful garden setting in the middle of downtown Ho Chi Minh City District 1.
Central Post Office
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. 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.
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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
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Reviews
299 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience with the perfect guide.
pamelakN5963TJ,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip with an exceptional guide. Liam was very knowledgeable about Vietnam…very important me because I lived growing with Vietnam on my TV. He took us to everywhere we wanted to go plus additional sights he thought we should see. We experienced the food and culture. Liam was very protective of us as we crossed busy streets and in the markets. Two people on our trip have slight leg issues. He made sure the transport was near and easy to access. In summery, I can’t recommend this trip enough…EXCELLENT!
Flexible, knowledgeable and fun!
aliceo952,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! Liam is first rate. He customized our tour to meet some special situations with us and handled our tour as a true professional. He is very knowledgeable on the history and keeps the tour very interesting. I hope to come back someday and utilize his services again.
A wonderful cruise stop day in Saigon!
jamesrT1571HY,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were amazed at the value of this tour which we booked for a cruise stop in Phu Mai. Peter ( I have found most Asian tour guides seem to adopt western names) real name Hai, spoke excellent English and often flashed an infectious smile. The port pickup was easy and advance coordination was excellent. We (4 of us) were escorted to a 13 passenger bus where a driver was provided. Bottled cold water was ample. The ride was about 1.25 hours, somewhat less than advised but traffic was light. We saw everything on the tour list except one site we chose not to visit and finished a little ahead of schedule. Hai took us to a charming small older coffee shop founded in 1937. Drinks of our choice were included. We purchased fresh ground coffee although there was no pressure to do so. at all stops drop off and pickup were very close to where we were touring. After cruise tours with their prefix lunches and dinners, we were very pleased he took us to a local restaraunt where he selected delicious stuffed pancakes as well as any appetizers we wanted all of which were delicious. Hai wrapped the pancake pieces in a variety of leaves provided for that purpose. After lunch we visited a Chinese temple and the huge Chinese market before returning ahead of schedule to port ( we had been a bit apprehensive over a long excursion for a limited time port stop but it was not an issue). The tour was far superior to the shore excursions we replace with it for less cost. I am enthusiasticly recommending it to a friend traveling to Vietnam next month!
Best tour in Ho Chi Ming City
Jim W,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was the best we have been on! LIAM and Tony the driver were fantastic. LIAM was so careful in planning our day as well as making sure that’s what we wanted to do. He even added one or two extra activities that were perfect for us. His manners were fantastic. We left feeling like we were leaving a good friend because he made us feel so comfortable! We can’t recommend him enough! If you are looking for a tour guide he he is the perfect one!
Excellent tour Ho Chi Ming City
Marti W,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been on many tours and this trip with LIAM and TONY was the best’ LIAM went way beyond what would be expected from any tour person. He had the day perfectly planned. He offered us additional things to do and see and always took time to make sure that we were comfortable and happy! He was quite good about sharing knowledge of all that we were seeing. I would strongly recommend LIAM and Tony!
What an experience
Andrew H,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Qui was our guide, he is young, enthusiastic, very proud of his country, he is very knowledgeable and is very happy to engage with his customers. We were met at the cruise port of Phu my with Qui holding aloft a sign with my name(very easily found). Qui took us to his local neighbourhood and walked us around to let us experience the way locals live. This was fantastic, we then proceeded to do the usual tourist sites. We were treated to lunch at a Michelin graded noodle bar for local beef noodle soup. Again our mouths were dancing with all the flavours and quality of the food. We were left back at the cruise port with plenty of time to spare. If you are thinking of booking this trip, I would suggest requesting Qui as your guide. I would highly recommend this day trip into HoChi Minh city.
Ho Chi Minh private tour
Alex R,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great guide (Leon Nguyen) who was very informative and knowledgeable. Our driver was very good too. The itinerary was modified slightly to ensure we got back to the ship. I would recommend that anyone taking the trip should start as early as they can.
A sightseeing tour
Drieling1,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with Casey. She was not only knowledgeable about history but also friendly. She took us to many places that we would not have gone if we had not booked a tour. Thanks to her, we had opportunities to look at the skyscraper, which is considered the highest building in Vietnam. We also tried a Vietnamese local food called Broken rice at a restaurant with a historical and vintage vibe. I would recommend this tour to anyone who has not visited Ho Chi Minh city yet.
Visit Vietnam
Robert H,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a good experience guide was very helpful but it was long journey from the ship 🚢 to the city
Fun and Enriching Day
DanW448,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing excursion! Anna was an excellent guide. Her knowledge and experience made the day informative and extremely interesting. Driver, Yung, was punctual and helpful and the van was spotless. Thanks for a fun and enriching day!
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