Private Tour
Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port
Overview
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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‘s Included
Vietnamese Traditional Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Offering a Glass/Cup of Vietnamese Coffee
Private, Customize and Flexible Tour
Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off
Professional Tour Guide
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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Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port
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Reviews
292 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Day Trip
parkerking04,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day trip with our guide Peter. He planned our itinerary well to see many things and unique stops for coffee, lunch, and dessert. He was very sociable and informative, which made for a great day. Would highly recommend!
Vietnam and Saigon tour
100rayo,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a Wonderful day, in Saigon, with a very professional driver, and I must say a Wonderful and Beautiful young lady tour guide called Tham, she went beyond and above, her duty to tell us about her homeland and explain all the history, and when we stopped at certain sites , she was with us all the time helping and explaining, She really made our visit to Vietnam special and would recommend her to anyone.
Saigon in a Day
Lawrence R,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great trip, J Kay was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide, we loved everywhere he took us, when it started raining he changed the programme to suit the weather
Great way to see Ho Chi Minh City in a day!
E8936EBlec,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip! We got picked up at 8am at the international cruise port and driven to Ho Chi Minh City. Driver Tu was excellent in navigating the busy traffic. He was always ready to pick us up at every stop. Anna was fantastic. We started communicating on WhatsApp before the trip. She provided us with history of locations, explained Vietnamese culture, took us to the post office, flower market, clothes market, embroidery art etc. She taught us how to cross busy roads. The egg and salted coffee was delicious! She took lots of photos of our family with our phones. We were dropped off at the ship port just after 4pm and could board peacefully without rushing. Thank you for a great day!
The Best Saigon Tour Guide for Your Port Visit is Emmie!
Mike M,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ms Emmie was the BEST personal and professional tour guide in Saigon! She picked us up at the port on time and returned an hour early. She took us to the important historical sights related to the American-Vietnam War as well as cultural sights like the book street, central post office and flower market. Plus a a wonderful hole-in-the-wall local restaurant and coffee shop! We highly recommend Ms. Emmie for all of your tour needs in Ho Chi Minh City! We already miss you Emmie!
Great Day in Ho Chi Minh City with Harry
Katherine B,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Harry was wonderful, smart, informed, kind and thoughtful. He spoke English very well. He has a degree in Travel/Tourism, so he is well informed about all you need to know.
Outstanding tour and guide Emmie
michelebordo,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour. Emmie is excellent tour guide who was patient with us and showed us major sites, great local Michelin restaurant, and made adjustments to schedule so my husband could get massage and I could shop. Emmie became our friend. She carried our bags and held my hand to cross streets. Driver took short cut to get us back quickly. Loved the tour.
Best Experience with Tour Guide Liam
Rachel W,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Traveled with my family who consisted of 4 seniors. Had a fantastic guide with us, Liam and the driver who made the experience all the much more memorable. Very patient with seniors and had a good command of English so communication was easy. We had a private tour hence we could tweak our itinerary to our preference. Good recommendations from Liam for food and coffee. Special shout out to Liam again for going out of the way taking care of my family and ensuring everyone had a really good time and experience. Having a private driver with a comfortable van made it much easier going around in the HCM heat. Ask for Liam if you're booking with this travel agency.
Our experience with Liam and our tour of HoChiMinh City was absolutely over the top. We loved every minute of it.
jeanhC1763TH,
Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Liam. He was absolutely outstanding from the start. Told us he would be outside port gate of our ship to meet us with a sign. He spoke almost perfect English. He had a car and driver. He told us his plan for the day and asked did we have any special requests. His plan was great. We saw the Independence palace,Jade Emperor Pagoda, central Post office, Binh Tay Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, passed by the opera house and took a walk through the center which had numerous steel/wire statues depicting the history of the country. We also visited the lacquer workshop which had stunning products. We found excellent coffee to purchase to take home. We also had a great lunch- pho and even a coffee break in the afternoon. We ended the day with a trip to the 87th floor of the tallest building in HoChiMinh city. During the course of the day, Liam told us the country’s and city’s history. He filled us in on the importance and celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam. Liam went way beyond our expectations in describing and explaining events, history, and the historical sites in HoChiMinh city. We wish we could have had another day with Liam. Furthermore, he had the driver meet us and take us to the next adventure- insuring our comfort zone.
Great way to see Ho Chi Minh City!
920marilynk,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00OMG! We had the best time! Sang is enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Even with our ship delaying disembarkation, Sang made sure we saw everything listed, and got us back in time to get back on our ship without rushing. Ho Chi Minh is such a fabulous city, we easily could have spent a couple more days there. Thank you, Sang for making our tour so memorable!
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