Explore the best of Saigon on this private 3.5-hour shore tour, guided by an expert local female guide who reveals stories known only to true Saigon residents. Begin at the Notre Dame Cathedral, admire the iconic architecture, and walk to the Central Post Office for photos. Drive past the Reunification Palace, learning about its pivotal role in the end of the Vietnam War, then visit Ly Tu Trong Street, site of a former CIA building. Wander through District 3 Market, taste local snacks, and see the Burning Monk statue commemorating Thich Quang Duc’s self-sacrifice. Discover the Hidden Weapons Arsenal from the Tet Offensive, sip a refreshing local drink, and explore the Ho Thi Ky Flower Market...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
No-fault travel insurance up to $10,000 USD
Driver, scooter, tolls and petrol
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
Admission fees
Rain poncho
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Tips
Itinerary
1
Phu My Cruise Terminal
Meet your private driver and guide at the port and start the tour.
15 minutes
2
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office:
Admire Saigon’s colonial architecture, take photos, and stroll the nearby Central Post Office.
30 minutes
3
Reunification Palace. Hcmc. Vietnam
Reunification Palace (Exterior):
Learn about the historic palace, where North Vietnamese tanks ended the Vietnam War, and hear stories of pivotal events.
30 minutes
4
Lý Tự Trọng
See the location of the former CIA building, linked to a famous photo from the Vietnam War.
15 minutes
5
Đài tưởng niệm Bồ tát Thích Quảng Đức
Witness the memorial to Thich Quang Duc, and hear the story of his shocking act of protest.
30 minutes
6
Ho Chi Minh City
Hidden Weapons Arsenal
Visit a Tet Offensive site, learning about Saigon’s wartime history; voted a guest favorite.
30 minutes
7
Ho Thi Ky Flower Market
Sip a popular local drink while touring the largest flower market in the city.
15 minutes
8
Chua Van Phat - Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Explore the 5-story temple with over 10,000 miniature Buddha statues, discovering Buddhist traditions and spiritual heritage.
30 minutes
9
Phu My Cruise Terminal
Conclude the tour, returning to the cruise port with memories of history, culture, and local Saigon life.
Explore the best of Saigon on this private 3.5-hour shore tour, guided by an expert local female guide who reveals stories known only to true Saigon residents. Begin at the Notre Dame Cathedral, admire the iconic architecture, and walk to the Central Post Office for photos. Drive past the Reunification Palace, learning about its pivotal role in the end of the Vietnam War, then visit Ly Tu Trong Street, site of a former CIA building. Wander through District 3 Market, taste local snacks, and see the Burning Monk statue commemorating Thich Quang Duc’s self-sacrifice. Discover the Hidden Weapons Arsenal from the Tet Offensive, sip a refreshing local drink, and explore the Ho Thi Ky Flower Market...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
No-fault travel insurance up to $10,000 USD
Driver, scooter, tolls and petrol
Pick up and dropp off at your cruise ship terminal
