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
259 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10000/10 One Day Trip in Ho Chi Minh City
Chloe Y,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had Anna as our tour guide and she was absolutely amazing! From the moment we got into the car, she was so knowledgeable, pointing out various landmarks and explaining everything in such an engaging way. We even had a fun little language session where we learnt about the similarities between Vietnamese and Chinese—Anna shared so many words and made the ride feel short and enjoyable! She was also incredibly accommodating and flexible throughout the tour, always making sure we were comfortable and happy. Her food recommendations were spot on too—we left Vietnam with full stomachs and huge smiles. Anna spoke excellent English, which made communication a breeze and allowed us to fully enjoy our one-day trip without any language barriers. I strongly recommend Anna as a tour guide for any trip in Vietnam, whether short or long. She’s not only knowledgeable but also genuinely thoughtful and caring.
Ho Chi Min City Private Tour.
Ralph M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Always book a private tour if you can, so personal and brings the city to life!! We were met by KAIN our guide and his very friendly driver at the port gates and we had an amazing day with this very knowledgeable young man who was also great company for my wife and I. All our trips arranged via Viator before we leave...cannot fault them.
Delight in Ho Chi Minh City
Gayle L,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Anna was tour guide extraordinaire!! We started the day talking about what we wanted to see and she was very flexible to accommodating our interests! We’ve been taking cruise excursions and this was so much more meaningful and easy to get around and make last minute decisions. We can’t recommend Anna enough, she's a delight!!
Best tour ever!!!
Bridget M,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw so many things..on the itinerary and off..Liam our exceptional guide took us to a local coffee shop where we had a local speciality of coconut coffee..He also recommended a night tour on a local boat to see the skyline and even ordered us Vietnamese Baquette Sandwiches to eat on the tour..we had a great time..well worth the money!!!
Great Tour of Ho Chi Minh City
Janet M,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Chuong (Johnny) was very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and gave great descriptions of the sites as well as their place in Vietnamese history. He was easy to understand and very friendly. Highly recommend this activity!
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