Ho Chi Minh City Private Day Tour from Phu My Port

See Ho Chi Minh City's landmarks and markets in one morning, then return to the ship by departure time.

A private day tour from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide covers the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral. You'll visit the city's colonial landmarks, walk through the largest market in Ho Chi Minh City, and learn about Vietnam's recent history: all timed to get you back to the port before the ship leaves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Saigon Central Post Office30m · entry included
2. War Remnants Museum2h · entry included
3. Ben Thanh Market1h · entry included

Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing tour

• Pickup at Phu My port
• Visit Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets
• Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
• Visit Saigon Central Post Office
• Visit Reunification Palace
• Lunch at local Vietnamese restaurant
• Visit War Remnants Museum
• Shop at Ben Thanh Market
• Return to Phu My port

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at Phu My Port between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, then a short drive into the city center. Your guide takes you first to Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, where you stand in front of City Hall and the Opera House and watch the daily rhythm of local life. From there you move to Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, built in 1880 with materials imported from France. The two bell towers are 58 meters high and the cathedral was declared a Basilica by the Pope in 1962. Next is the Saigon Central Post Office, completed in 1891, where you can see the arched windows and ornate interior of this working post office and send postcards if you want.

After the colonial landmarks comes the Reunification Palace, also called Independence Palace, where the end of the Vietnam War was decided. You walk through rooms with original furniture and descend into the basement to see control rooms and other spaces. Lunch follows at a local restaurant with Vietnamese dishes, then at 1:30 PM you head to the War Remnants Museum. The museum documents Vietnam's wars, with particular focus on the conflict with the Americans. Outside the building stand tanks and jets used during the war. By 2:30 PM you arrive at Ben Thanh Market, the largest market in the city, where you have an hour to shop for clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, Vietnamese coffee and other goods, bargaining is expected. The drive back to Phu My Port takes about an hour and a half, getting you there well before the ship departs.

The tour runs 6 to 7 hours total and travels in a private car or van with air conditioning, sized to your group. Your guide speaks English throughout and can accommodate dietary restrictions like vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free meals if you note them when booking. Children from age 4 are welcome, and infants can sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private car or van with air conditioning sized to your group.
• pickup and drop-off at Phu My Port gate.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• lunch with Vietnamese dishes at a local restaurant.
• entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 08:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Authentic Travel in Vietnam

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you're traveling with family or a small group and want a guide navigating Saigon's spread-out landmarks while you stay in one vehicle, rather than piecing together multiple sites on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is inside the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City?

The War Remnants Museum documents Vietnam's wars, with special focus on the conflict with the Americans and weapons like napalm. Tanks and jets used during the war stand outside the building, and the museum's exhibits cover the country's recent military history.

Can I bargain at Ben Thanh Market?

Yes, bargaining is expected at Ben Thanh Market. The market is the largest in Ho Chi Minh City and sells clothes, jewelry, souvenirs, food and Vietnamese coffee, with prices negotiable on most items.

What time do I need to be back at Phu My Port?

The tour is timed to return you to Phu My Port well before the ship's departure. The drive back from Ben Thanh Market takes about an hour and a half, and the full tour runs 6 to 7 hours from the 8:00 AM pickup.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese dishes is included. The meal happens at 12:30 PM after you visit the Reunification Palace and before the War Remnants Museum.

What is the Reunification Palace and why is it important?

The Reunification Palace, also called Independence Palace, is where the end of the Vietnam War was decided. Today it functions as a museum and government event space. Visitors walk through rooms with original furniture and can see the basement control rooms.