Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion: Private or Shared Tour

See Ho Chi Minh's war history and colonial quarter without leaving the port on your own schedule

A shore excursion from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City with a live English-speaking guide, private or shared transport, and a fixed itinerary covering the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes pickup and drop-off at the port, lunch at a local restaurant, entrance fees and bottled water. Choose private transport if you want the guide and stops on your own timeline, or shared if you're traveling with others and prefer to split the cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral30m · entry included
2. Saigon Central Post Office30m · entry included
3. Reunification Palace1h · entry included
4. War Remnants Museum1h · entry included
5. Ben Thanh Market45m · entry included

Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion

• Pickup at Phu My Port
• Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit Reunification Palace
• See Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Admire Saigon Central Post Office
• Explore War Remnants Museum
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Ben Thanh Market

The experience

How much time do you have between ship and departure? This tour is built around the port schedule: the driver picks you up at Phu My Port, drives you into Ho Chi Minh City in an air-conditioned car, and gets you back in time to board. The route itself takes you through the everyday rhythm of the city (traffic, street vendors, the density of it), so the drive is part of the experience, not just the means to it.

The stops are colonial landmarks and recent history. You'll see the Reunification Palace, where the Vietnam War ended and which now operates as a memorial museum; the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, both built during French occupation; and the War Remnants Museum, which documents a painful period in Vietnam's recent past. At Ben Thanh Market, the guide walks you through the stalls and explains the local craft of embroidered goods. Lunch happens at a local restaurant partway through, and the guide speaks English throughout.

The choice between private and shared transport changes the pace. Private means the guide and driver work around your preferences and the ship's timeline. Shared means you travel with at least four other passengers and follow a set schedule. Either way, entrance fees, water and lunch are covered, and you return to Phu My Port with time to spare before departure.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Phu My Port in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide for the full tour.
• entrance fees to the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum and other sites.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water.

Options for this experience

2 options

Up to 15 per booking · Guide in English07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

Up to 10 per booking · Guide in English07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by mekong cruises tours

Is this one for you?Choose private transport if your ship's schedule is tight or you want to move at your own pace. Shared transport works well if you're comfortable with a fixed itinerary and want to share the cost with other passengers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Reunification Palace and why does the tour stop there?

The Reunification Palace is the building where the Vietnam War ended. It now serves as a memorial museum, and the guide explains its role in Vietnam's history and its current function as you visit.

Can I choose private transport instead of sharing with other passengers?

Yes. The tour offers both private transport and shared ride options. Private transport lets you set the pace with your guide and driver. Shared requires a minimum of four passengers and follows a set schedule. You choose at checkout.

Is lunch included, and where do you eat?

Lunch is included at a local restaurant during the tour. The specific restaurant is not named in advance, but it is part of the itinerary and the cost.

What should I know about the War Remnants Museum before I visit?

The War Remnants Museum documents Vietnam's recent war history. The guide will walk you through it and provide context, so you'll have someone to explain what you're seeing. Entry is included in the tour price.