• Phu My Port - Between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM: The driver and guide will meet you outside Phu My port (approximately 200 meters from the ship) to transfer you to the center of Ho Chi Minh City.
• Hồ Chí Minh City People’s Committee - 10:00 AM: The tour begins at the intersection of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, offering views of the City Hall, the Opera House, and the flower garden in front of the City Hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh. Here, you can experience the vibrant daily life of the friendly locals.
• Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon - 10:40 AM: The tour proceeds to the Notre Dame Cathedral, where you can explore this historic site. Built in 1880 by French colonizers, the Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a significant landmark in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The cathedral, completed in 1883, features two bell towers standing 58 meters tall, constructed with materials imported from France. In 1962, the Pope officially declared it a Basilica, and it has since been known as the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Today, it serves as both a church and a major tourist attraction.
• Central Post Office - Next, visit the Saigon Central Post Office, also known as the Old Post Office, completed in 1891. This example of French architecture features arched windows, wooden shutters, and a grand clock face on the front interior. Visitors can send postcards and admire the ornate interior of this functioning post office.
• Reunification Palace, HCMC, Vietnam - Continuing on, you will encounter the Reunification Palace, also known as Independence Palace. Today, it serves as both a museum and a venue for government meetings and events. It is also the site where the Vietnam War concluded. The palace is one of Ho Chi Minh City’s most visited attractions, featuring rooms with original furniture and a basement with control rooms worth exploring.
• War Remnants Museum - 12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant offering delicious Vietnamese cuisine. At 1:30 PM, after lunch, the tour continues to the War Remnants Museum. This museum highlights the wars involving Vietnam, with a focus on the conflict with the Americans, including the use of weapons like napalm. For those interested in this history, it is a must-visit. Additionally, several vehicles such as tanks and jets used during the war are displayed outside the building.
• Ben Thanh Market - By 2:30 PM: The tour proceeds to Ben Thanh Market, the largest and most beautiful market in the city. Enjoy an hour of shopping at Ben Thanh Market before returning to the port. As one of Ho Chi Minh City’s famous landmarks, the market attracts thousands of visitors daily. It offers a wide range of items, including clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, food, and the popular Vietnamese coffee. Remember to bargain for the best prices. After visiting Ben Thanh Market, guests will return to the port in a private car, arriving an hour and a half before the ship’s departure. The tour concludes at the port.

• Private tour to explore Ho Chi Minh City
• Private transfer by car/van up to group size with A/C
• Pick up/drop off at the gate of the port (outside of the port)
• Lunch with Vietnamese dishes at local restaurant
• Entrance for sightseeing fees as program
• In-person English speaking guide

• Pick up intside of the port (extra pay 20 usd/ person)
• Beverage, Tips and Personal expenses

Ho Chi Minh City, often referred to as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam and serves as the initial point of contact for many travelers. If it’s your first time in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll need some tips on things to do or activities around the city. Saigon is vast, with attractions scattered across its various districts. This private tour will help you visit many of the famous landmarks in HCM City, observe the daily life of local residents, and learn about Vietnamese culture. Your customizable itinerary includes the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, the Reunification Palace, and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral.

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking

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