Vietnam · City Tours

Private Full Day Saigon City Highlights shore excursion from Phu My Port

9 Hours Round trip from VN Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private shore excursion from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City
02 Visit the atmospheric Jade Emperor Pagoda
03 Explore the historic Reunification Palace
04 See exhibits at the War Remnants Museum
05 Enjoy shopping time at Ben Thanh Market
06 Includes private transport, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water

Discover the energy, history, and contrasts of Ho Chi Minh City on this private full-day shore excursion from Phu My Port. Travel into the city to explore some of its most iconic landmarks, from the atmospheric Jade Emperor Pagoda to the historic Reunification Palace and the thought-provoking War Remnants Museum.

You’ll also visit Ben Thanh Market, one of Saigon’s best-known symbols, where you can enjoy time to browse and shop. With private transport, lunch, entrance fees, and bottled water included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience the city’s highlights during your time ashore.

Discover the energy, history, and contrasts of Ho Chi Minh City on this private full-day shore excursion from Phu My Port.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up from Phu My Port

You will be picked up from your cruise ship at 8AM (meeting point is at the gate) for a full day exploration of Ho Chi Minh City - approximately 90 minutes drive depending on traffic.

Exploration of the city

Our first stop will be the Jade Emperor Pagoda, one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in HCMC, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. Continue on to the Reunification Palace, former residence of the presidents of South Vietnam before 1975. Next to the War Remnant Museum, one of Vietnam’s most popular museums which primarily exhibit the American phase of the Vietnam War.The last stop will be Ben Thanh market, one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Ho Chi Minh City, and enjoy your shopping time.

Return to the cruise

You will return back to your cruise ship in the early afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from VN 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airconditioned vehicle. A 7 seater car ís used for 1 to 2 guests, a 16 seater van is used for 3 to 6 guests, a coaster is used for 7 to 10 guests.
Local Vietnamese lunch
Entrance fee
Bottled water

What's Not Included

Tips for guide and driver
Personal expenses, meals other than stated in the itinerary

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Pickup is available from hotels in Ho Chi Minh City central areas within District 1 and 3. Exact hotel pickup time and meeting instructions will be advised to you at booking reconfirmation.

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