Ho Chi Minh City tour from Phu My Port: Trishaw ride included

See Ho Chi Minh City's temples, markets and war history without arranging your own transport

A 10-hour guided tour departing from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Thien Hau Pagoda, the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market, with a trishaw ride through the city center and lunch included. An English-speaking guide leads the group. Pickup from the port is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Thien Hau Temple1h
2. Reunification Palace1h · entry included
3. War Remnants Museum1h · entry included
4. Ben Thanh Market1h

Explore Ho Chi Minh City highlights

• Visit Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown
• Tour Independence Palace
• Explore War Remnants Museum
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Ride trishaw around city center
• Visit Ben Thanh Market

The experience

Thien Hau Pagoda sits in Chinatown, one of the oldest temples in the city, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea and known for its spiral incense coils and ornate carvings. The War Remnants Museum follows, offering photographs and preserved artifacts that tell Vietnam's modern history from a local perspective. Reunification Palace, the former presidential residence, still holds its original rooms and secret bunkers from the 1970s: the gates where tanks entered on April 30, 1975, remain part of the tour's narrative.

A trishaw ride takes you through the city center, a way to move through the streets that feels different from a car. Ben Thanh Market comes next, the central landmark where the energy shifts to handicrafts, fresh fruit, spices and street food. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks the day in the middle, and bottled water travels with you throughout.

The tour runs 10 hours from start to finish. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between stops, and parking fees are covered. The guide speaks English and knows the sites well enough to answer questions as they arise. Wheelchair access is available across all areas and surfaces, and the vehicle itself is wheelchair accessible. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Pickup from Phu My Port.
• air-conditioned vehicle and parking.
• entrance fees to all attractions.
• a trishaw ride through the city center.
• lunch at a recommended local restaurant.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking guide for the full 10 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Starting from Phu My Port means you skip arranging your own transport into the city, and the pickup is built into the booking: useful if you're arriving by ship or staying outside central Ho Chi Minh City without a car.

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Top questions

What is Thien Hau Pagoda and why does the tour include it?

Thien Hau Pagoda is one of Ho Chi Minh City's oldest temples, located in Chinatown and dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea. The tour includes it as a stop to experience the city's spiritual and cultural heritage, and visitors see the famous spiral incense coils and ornate carvings that make it distinctive.

Does the tour visit the War Remnants Museum, and what will I see there?

Yes, the War Remnants Museum is a core stop. It holds photographs, documents and preserved war artifacts that tell Vietnam's modern history from a local perspective, offering insight into the Vietnam War and the country's path toward peace.

What happens at Reunification Palace on this tour?

Reunification Palace, the former presidential residence, lets visitors explore its original rooms, secret bunkers and war command center, all preserved as they were in the 1970s. The palace is historically significant as the site where the Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975.

Is the trishaw ride a separate activity or part of the regular tour?

The trishaw ride is included as part of the tour and takes you through the city center, offering a unique perspective on Ho Chi Minh City's streets and landmarks as an alternative to traveling by vehicle.

What meals and drinks are provided during the 10-hour tour?

Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant is included, and bottled water travels with you throughout the day. Gratuities for the guide are not included in the tour price.