Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh City Private Shore Excursion from Phu My Port
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
• Discovery of Ho Chi Minh City with English tour guide
• Examples of French colonial architecture in the city center
• Insight into war history at Independence Palace & War Museum
• Time for shopping in Chinatown & massive Ben Thanh Market
• Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese coffee and lunch at a local restaurant included
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please take the cruise's shuttle bus to go to port gate where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Phu My
Pick up at infront of Phu My Port main gate
The Independence Palace
Independence Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. 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.
What‘s Included
Roundtrip transportation to and from Phu My Port by A/C vehicle
All Entrance fees
Mineral water
English Speaking Tour Guide
Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
Tip/Gratitute for Guide & Driver
Personal costs
Port fee
Options
Private group 2 -3 pax
Group 2 -3 pax
Pickup included
Private group 7-9 pax
Group 7-9 pax
Pickup included
Private group 4 - 6 pax
Group 4 - 6 pax
Pickup included
Private group 10 - 15 pax
Group 9 - 15 persons
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Saigon with knowledgeable and friendly guide
jackst23,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish the experience was exceptional. Hillbilly Jack, our tour guide, made sure we knew exactly where to meet him and his driver. We were provided with interesting facts about Vietnam and were free to ask questions etc. We felt safe and comfortable in our taxi, which was spacious and air conditioned. The journey from port to Saigon took approximately 2 hrs but we were entertained all the time by Hillbilly Jack who had acquired his English-American twang from watching movies. Lunch was provided and was fantastic. All in all we couldn't have asked for more and would highly recommend.
Outstanding Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion
Passenger48696,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour! Our guide, Loi, was knowledgeable, flexible, and has a wonderful personality and sense of humor. He is a great communicator, and we learned a lot of history and other information about Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City. The driver was excellent. Our small group of 7 thoroughly enjoyed the day. We highly recommend this shore excursion.
Great city tour with Loi
Happiness08474102928,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Loi. He was a great and patient guide with a wonderful sense of humor and a great attitude. The pictures are great. Thank you for making our brief trip to Saigon a memorable one.
Great tour, great guide!
Flipper34234,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Saigon with Jack. He was a wealth of knowledge and looked out for us throughout the entire day! We learned so much about the area and Vietnam in general. We highly recommend Jack as your tour guide , he’s also extremely funny and kept us laughing throughout the day!
Great private tour
DDenise E,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed this private tour. Our guide, Hillbilly Jack, was great. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the country and tailored the tour to match our likes. And the lunch was delicious!!
A great day trip to Ho Chi Minh City
A489LXmorganh,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Ho Chi Minh was made unforgettable thanks to Jack. He went above and beyond to design a tour that matched exactly what we wanted to see. He was a fantastic communicator and always made sure we had everything we needed. As first-timers in the city, we felt incredibly well cared for and safe. If you’re looking for a professional tour company that truly listens, look no further. Definitely request Jack for your guide!
Long Tan tour with Dingo Chien
Adam B,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour of Long Tan with our excellent guide, Dingo Chien. Dingo was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the Battle at Long Tan involving Australian Soldiers. Highly recommend booking a tour with Dingo
Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Bec W,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time with Hillbilly Jack. Very knowledgeable. Gave us great narration on the two hour drive to Ho Chi Minh City. Very accommodating to our requests. Took great photos for our group. Lots to see and do. The included lunch was delicious. Duc the driver was also amazing. In a place where the traffic is next level, he drove us around all day and we felt safe.
Excellent personalised tour of Saigon
Travelbug19602014,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hillbilly Jack was our tour guide and he was excellent. He kept us well informed about pickup times etc. He gave us great information about all aspects of Vietnam. Fully personalised tour taking in all of the main sights and lovely lunch included. Very comfortable A/C van. I would highly recommend this tour. Hillbilly Jack is an entertaining and enthusiastic Tour Guide
Saigon (HCMC) is not an interesting place to visit
LUCKYME72,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I organized tours in several vehicles with guides to Saigon from our cruise ship. The price of the tours was very reasonable, and the lunch was very good. The quality of the guides varied, and the itineraries were modified differently in each of the tours (based on differing guide suggestions) with places like Chinatown skipped without discussing it with us. Saigon (HCMC) is not a very interesting place (not the fault of the tour operator) and is typical of a communist country (trashy, rundown, and full of propaganda). It did not leave us with a good impression of Vietnam.
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