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Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
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Saigon – Ho Chi Minh city is not only the busiest urban center throughout the country but also the home of many unique cultural features which are not available in anywhere of Vietnam. Saigon makes every tourist love each day is the overlap of magnificient and charming things with other simple but very close and familiar things. The list of things to do in Ho Chi Minh City seems to endless with lots of attractions, iconic sights, war relics, pagodas, markets, foods and lifestyle… Tourists can explore every aspect of to its fullest with available time budget. One day in Ho Chi Minh City is much too short, but that doesn’t mean you’re not going to have a great day with us.
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 To Expect
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
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.
Saigon 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.
What‘s Included
Private, customized and flexible tour
All Fees and Taxes
Port pickup and drop-off
Professional tour guide
Lunch at local restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine
Bottled water and cold tissues
Personal Expenses
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Best of Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy Day in Saigon from the Cruise Ship!
samiam7519,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I booked a private tour and were so pleased with it! Ryan was an awesome tour guide and so kind and informative. They picked us up right outside of where we got the shuttle from the ship. We went to the flower market, a Chinese temple, had lunch in a great restaurant. We also saw the Independent Palace, went to a lovely park, the Cafe Apartment and ended at the market. He has a lot of suggestions as to what to do but is fine with tailoring it to what you want. Our driver was great too and had a very clean and nice car. We were dropped off and picked up in front of all of the sites which was so nice since it’s so hot. Highly recommend!!!
The Best of the Best when it comes to a Tour Guide
S8016RFlaurap,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tham was the most amazing guide for our trip into Ho Chi Min City! She was knowledgable of the history, culture and anything we inquired about. Just my mom and I on the day ling trip and Tham did a fabulous job coordinating an entire day of sightseeing and lunch that perfectly met our wishes! You cannot go wrong with Tham!!!!
Great tour and guide
Jonathan C,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and knowledgable guide. Took us to some out-of-the-usual-tourist sites which was great fun. He was attentive to our older age restrictions and offered solutions to them all. Had a great meal in a local restaurant and we managed to see all the sites we had planned on without rush or pressure. Back to the ship on time!
Very interesting and informative experience. Our tour guide Peter knows very well about the history of Vietnam. Love it.
geminocencio,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative experience. Our tour guide Peter is very good in explaining about the culture and history of Vietnam specifically Saigon. Love it and very much recommended. Thanks Peter for a very nice experience.
Qui was fantastic and a...
Michael L,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Qui was fantastic and a handsome (he told me to add the hand some part!!!) Toured the city and he provided the highlights. Great lunch and a great time!
Ho Chi Minh excursion
AnthemRhonda,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Vin. He texted me before our excursion was to start and told me where he would meet us and attached a copy of the sign so we would recognize us. He texted us further to let us know he was there waiting. So i felt comfortable that he would actually meet us. They picked the four of us up in a Nice comfortable air conditioned van and we took off for the 90 minute drive to Ho Chi Minh. Vin was a very knowledgeable young man who spoke English very well and he was very congenial. He told us Mami interesting facts about the city and country as we drove to the city. He took us to very interesting places where we learned things about the Vietnamese culture and about the war. He took us to a great restaurant that served only Pho. It was the first time eve ever had that dish. It was delicious and given that the restaurant was packed spoke to how good others thought it was. He also made some stops that we requested. All in all a Great experience.
Great tour
Eric S,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with a wonderful guide Sarah! She spoke very good English and took us to very interesting places in Ho Chi Minh. I'll definitely recommend to take this tour!
Excellent day in a fascinating city
Jagdeep G,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Smooth port pick up with lots of historical background on the way to the city. We then agreed an itinerary that left us enough time to get back to the port in ample time. Peter then took us around lots of interesting places with lots of info. A nice stop of for coffee and for lunch and Peter even went out of his way looking for a bottle of Vietnamese beer for me to try while we were waiting for our order. A 'must do' is the War Remnants museum. Lots of powerful images and stories and a few tears shed around me. All in all Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating place with a fascinating and sad history and this tour made me want to come back and see more.
Whistle-stop tour of HCMC from Phu My port
Carol M,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting HCMC in one day from Phu My port is a challenge. Little time to waste after travelling. Evelyn was amazing at keeping us moving and packing as much as possible into the tight time frame. Her local knowledge was invaluable and we learnt lots along the way. Her English is excellent and she made us feel very welcome and looked after.
Great Day in Saigon with Tom
ANJA S,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfekt day with Tom, the best Guide ever! He pick up us at Phu My Cruise Terminal. We have so much see 🥰 the best oldest Café with the three Sisters. Very delicious Vietnam Lunch 😍 Thank You, Tom 😘 Anja & Peter from Germany
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