Private Tour
Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Shore Excursions
Overview
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8 hours
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Your exploration of Ho Chi Minh starts here! Our fully customisable, private tour aims to uncover the best this incredible city has to offer. From colonial landmarks to local markets and rural houses on stilts, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling city in which you will never grow bored. Choose to follow our expert advice or craft your own adventure in this cultural hub.
Shore Excursions tend to sell out quickly. Please make sure to book as soon as possible.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Season: We operate all year round.
What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Local Markets In Style! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles and a Maika Tour t-shirt at your port to take you to your cool airconditioned transport. Once we reach the city, immerse yourself in local Vietnamese culture with a traditional cyclo ride through the narrow, colourful streets of Ho Chi Minh. As we make our way through this bustling hub, experience the daily life of the locals as they haggle at the countless markets dotted throughout the city. Witness vendors selling colourful materials, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and of course the famed Vietnamese street food! An incredible and exciting way to experience the best of the city in a short time!
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Once we’ve had our fill of the sounds, sights, and scents of Ho Chi Minh’s streets, we’ll explore Chinese-influenced Thien Hau Temple. Ho Chi Minh’s temples offer an essential insight into the beliefs and customs of the Vietnamese, and this beautiful temple is no exception! This National Architectural Heritage Site, apart from housing beautiful art pieces and antiquities, gives an important insight into Vietnamese folk religions for locals and tourists alike.
What‘s Included
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
All Taxes
English Speaking Guide
Unlimited Bottles of Water
Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
Port Permit Service: For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.
Gratuities for your guide & drivers
Travel Insurance
Accommodation
Port Permit Service, Ho Chi Minh City
Options
Nha Rong Port With Port Permit
Port Permit Included: Allows your guide and driver to pick you up and drop you off directly at the ship.
Money-Back Guarantee
High-Quality Services
Duration: 9 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Return Trip From Nha Rong Port
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
HiepPhuocPort With Port Permit
Port Permit Included: Allows your guide and driver to pick you up and drop you off directly at the ship.
Money-Back Guarantee
High-Quality Services
Duration: 9 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Return Trip from Hiep Phuoc
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
Phu My Port With Port Permit
Port Permit Is Included: Allows your guide and driver to pick you up and drop you off directly at the ship
High-Quality Services
Duration: 11 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Return trip from Phu My Port
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
Nha Rong Port-No Port Permit
Port Permit Is Not Included: Save $25 USD/person by walking 15–20 minutes outside the port to meet our guide
Money-Back Guarantee
High-Quality Services
Duration: 9 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Return Trip From Nha Rong Port
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
Phu My Port - No Port Permit
Port Permit Is Not Included: Save $25 USD/person by walking 15–20 minutes outside the port to meet our guide
Money-Back Guarantee
High-Quality Services
Duration: 11 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Air-conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
Hiep Phuoc Port-No Port Permit
Port Permit Is Not Included: Save $25 USD/person by walking 15–20 minutes outside the port to meet our guide
Money-Back Guarantee
High-Quality Services
Duration: 9 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best of the best!
craig19821,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry and Mr Minh gave us the best day we could have asked for. The tour was absolutely brilliant very personal, in-depth, and thoughtfully done. We’ve taken many tours around the world, and this was easily the best by far. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!!!
Amazing experience in Vietnam
Marsonella,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We where a group of 6 friends in our late 50s On arrival with celebrity cruises our excellent English speaking guide Harry Potter was waiting for us and the trip for a whole day was perfectly planned We had a private air conditioned van and all was taken care for us The day included cultural and informative activities An experience not to be missed
Great 1 day highlight of Hi Chi Minh.
234laurenm,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were only in town for 1 day since we were on a cruise. This was an excellent way to see the highlights of Hi Chi Minh City. We were picked up right at the ship, were in a nice car with bottled water and had a professional driver and tour guide who spoke very good English. We actually did a river cruise, too, which was wonderful! I would highly recommend this trip and this tour company, Maika Tours, to any visitor.
A perfect experience provided with a huge hearted smile where we were cuddled and emerged in the culture wanting more.
W804PJgordonr,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Harry with Mr. Trung. The entire experience of the tour was light hearted and comfortable. Harry has an incredible fun presence referencing to the Harry Potter character which is fitting. I had to ask where his owl was. He spoke in perfectly clear English delivered with well informed historical information often having enlarged photos of his presentation. He answered all the questions which showed he was strongly informed The tour sites were of all various war museum with helicopters, horrific agent orange, religious sites, the tour vehicle was extremely clean and comfortable, almost new with buckets seats and important air conditioning. Lunch was given in a local cuisine restaurant where the food was excellent and very filling. I am in a wheelchair which presented zero problems. Both Mr Trung and Harry were very supportive and caring of my safety and being sure I too had an immersion in the culture and history like everyone else. It's very much appreciated, they cared. I would use this tour company without hesitation knowing the value and interest in your receiving the best experience possible which they certainly provide. They made us love the city and culture with their complete coverage of culture. Thank you Harry and Mr. Trung for all you did for us.
Great family tour.
Franlovesny,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable. Great tour guide great driver. Highly recommend. Very reliable and loved the itinerary. Family loved it.
Private tour of Ho Chi Minh
cindyt46,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour of Saigon today with Harry. He was top notch. We saw everything we wanted and Harry was flexible and sociable. He was very informative and made us feel at ease. Highly recommend him. Harry even took pics of us on his phone and then sent them to us. Great day!
Harry was wonderful!
rondE2171MI,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. He was very attentive to the needs of everyone in our group. I would highly recommended him.
Excellent Tours & an Excellent Guide ‘Nam’
OzTraveller586,Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We undertook a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City for the morning with our wonderful knowledgeable tour guide Nam visiting the War Museum, the Post Office, Opera House & outside the Cathedral that is under restoration. A truly excellent tour. The next morning Nam picked us up bright & early for a all day tour to Nui Dat & the Long Tan Memorial. Nam took us to many places and was very knowledgeable of the history of the area. Highly recommend Nam for your tours.
Memorable and Hassle-free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City
Z5649BZleslied,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with Maika Tours on their Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Ho Chi Minh Ports - Shore Excursion was outstanding. Despite our tight schedule, Maika Tours ensured a seamless and enjoyable experience. The tour was well-organized, allowing us to explore the city's highlights efficiently. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible, adjusting the itinerary to suit our interests and time constraints. We were impressed by their commitment to customer satisfaction and their ability to accommodate our needs. Overall, we highly recommend Maika Tours for a memorable and hassle-free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City!
Vietnam Unforgettable Experience
anthonytZ9215RF,Dec 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am glad we selected Maika Tours to be our private tour guide. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodative. In terms of the whole vacation, we didn’t know what we can fit into our 10 visit, Maika Tours helped us plan our daily activities. Since we had a kids, the tour guides accommodated our schedule by shortening our daily tours. The places they recommended or took us to eat was incredibly delicious. I’ve been to many Southeast Asian Countries and Vietnam gave us a very positive and unforgettable experience. With the help of Maika Tours we definitely plan on visiting Vietnam again.
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