Private Tour
Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion include Saigon Water Bus
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Tour guide welcomes and pick up you at the cruise port then heading to Ho Chi Minh City.
Taking a Water Bus along the Saigon River (from Bach Dang Pier to Binh An Pier) to explore the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh City. You can take in stunning views of landmarks, bridges, and the skyline as a whole.
The rest of time, we will visit:
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Central Post Office
- The Independence Palace
- People's Committee Building – Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Picture time: Former CIA Building – A story behind the iconic “Fall of Saigon” - Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
- War Remnants Museum
- Saigon Special Force House (Weapon Secret Cellar in American War 1968) - 287/2 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
- Coffee Time: Vietnamese Egg Coffee
- China Town & Ba Thien Hau Temple - District 5
- Ben Thanh Market
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Saigon River
The Saigon Water Bus in Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's first public waterway transport system. It offers a new way to travel, helping reduce traffic congestion on the city’s roads while giving both locals and tourists a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Saigon River. The route connects Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 to Linh Dong Ward in Thu Duc City, covering a distance of approximately 11 kilometers. The water bus has 66 seats.
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.
What‘s Included
Private Professional Tour Guide
Water Bus along the Saigon River
Vietnamese Traditional Lunch
Bottled water
Cruise Port Pick-up and Drop-off by Private Good Vehicle
Must Try: Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Personal Expenses
Options
City Tour with Water Bus
Pickup included
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