Private Tour

Ho Chi Minh City Tour - 1 Day Excursion from Phu My Seaport 5*

Overview

Available languages

Russian

Chinese (Taiwan)

Korean

English

Javanese

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Embrace the spirit of Saigon – “Pearl of the Far East” with a day trip visiting the iconic landmarks of the city and soaking up the rich tapestry of history and culture. This Vietnamese metropolis can intimidate at first, but with a local to guide you on a Ho Chi Minh City tour, it’s never been easier to visit this incredible city. This city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer.

High light

• Experience the special atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City

• Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch

• Learn more about the Vietnam War, explore the old and new Saigon, and admire the highlights of the city

• Admire magnificent pagodas, impressive buildings, and traditional markets

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Vehicles are not allowed at the terminals; vehicles have to wait outside the parking area. It takes a 5-minute walk from the cruise terminal to the meeting point. Otherwise, there is an extra fee of US$50 per person if pickup inside the port is required.

If your cruise is rescheduled, please call/message us, our contact details can be found on the ticket

Waiting time will be 60 – 90 mins from pick up time if we don’t receive any info of amendment from passenger/Travel Agency, the driver will leave, and the booking will be marked as “CUSTOMER NO SHOW” with fully charged.

Please dress modestly for the temple visits. Non-sleeve shirts and short trousers are not allowed.

Program and schedules subject to change without prior notice, depend on weather condition and cruise schedule.

Children below the age of 6 travel free. Children from the age of 6 and up may travel with an adult's ticket.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All entrance and sightseeing fees.

Mineral water/bottle/pax/day

Lunch as mentioned (Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required)

Private transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick up and drop off at Phu My Port.

English-speaking guide (other languages on request).

Visa to Vietnam.

Drinks and other meals not indicated in the program

Tips (optional) and personal expenses

International flights, visa fee and travel insurances*

What To Expect

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There's a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Ba Thien Hau Temple

One of the most important pagodas in the city, this richly decorated temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron of sailors. She is said to travel over the oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever she desires.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR

Duration: 8 hours
Set menu for Lunch: Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Private transfer: Sedan (1 pax), SUV (group of 2-4 pax), Van (group of 5-10 pax)
Pickup included

Reviews

3.94

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ho Chi Minh City with an Outstanding Guide!
William S,
Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a Full Day excursion that will immerse you into the beauty and history of Ho Chi Minh City by an outstanding guide!
Our guide made our day
jojoards,
Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well, we had an amazing day in Ho Chi Minh mainly due to our guide Peter who was excellent. His English was perfect and his knowledge on everything was amazing (and we asked him a million questions). We had a great laugh with him, and he really made my day. Our driver Nicolas whilst he didn’t speak English just as well was also very friendly and helpful. It was an action-packed day visiting the War Remnants Museum (which was very interesting), Independence Palace, The Post Office, stopping off for a lovely lunch and then Chinatown and the Thien Tau Temple. Peter gave us lots of information on the Thien Tau Temple, which was fascinating (and I’m not really a Temple person). All in all, a fantastic day and one of the best shore excursions we did from our cruise. This was due to Peter & Nicolas. Thanks guys.
Best of Saigon
Gaynor C,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour guide who brought a lot of fun into the day. Very knowledgeable and showed us everything and more of Saigon. Best coffee we’ve ever had!
Poor guide
robert a,
Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Nice kid gave the tour. Just not particularly knowledgeable. Not pleased at all. Viator needs to vet guides better.
Vietnam first time visit
K2592ZRkarenk,
Feb 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First time in Vietnam, it was a fantastic experience with our tour guide and driver. We saw a lot of great places our guide helped us with the dong. Definitely worth booking this tour.
A ok tour but with problems
Ron M,
Feb 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
This excursion was limited by the ships arrival and all aboard times. At the beginning of the journey I questioned the guide about return time and was told beck by 3 pm. During the day I reminded the guide of the timing. The trip from the ship to Hi Chi Minh city was 90 minutes. We wasted about 30 minutes in the city trying to reconnect with the driver at one stop. In the end the guide told me it would only take 30-40 minutes to return because it was the weekend. Then the guide abandoned us in the city and left it up to the driver to return us to the ship. It took 87 minutes to return us over an hour late. We still made the ship, but I was not happy.
Left us feeling it could have been so much better
Andy D,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
A very hectic city. I was good to have our own private tour guide to show us where to go. But unfortunately although he was a trier our guide just couldn’t speak English well enough for us to ask questions or understand the detail of what he was saying. The ‘luxury’ transport left a lot to be desired. It was probably a nice car in its day, but not only was it tired but the seat belts didn’t work (and the way they drive out here you want a seat belt on). The driver had two mobile phone on the go, one for his videos the other for his regular phone calls and text messages (sending and receiving!!) Better value than the cruise tours but left us feeling it could be so much better.
A good snapshot of Ho Chi Minh City
giovanninX5500GK,
Dec 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We were picked up right at the exit gate by the driver and guide. Good start! Mr. Nam, our guide, is a very informative and energetic person who was very helpful throughout the entire tour. We liked everything. A thousand thanks. I highly recommend it.
Punctual Guide
paulshelton1,
Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00
Punctual pickup and drop off, very polite and welcoming guide, enjoyed the places we visited, were provided with one bottle of water, lunch was excellent and accommodating as one member had food allergies, only thing that was a negative and why we did not rate it higher was that the tour guide needed to be speaking clearer English, our guide struggled to understand some of our questions asked and we would of liked to spend more time at certain stops
Spot on
SIMON B,
Feb 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Great guide very informative!!! Overall good tour .disappointed with rubbish all over streets poor sanitation needs money spending in poor areas.