Private Nha Trang City Tour: 6 stops with guide and lunch

Six landmarks in one day, from massive rock formations to a thousand-year-old temple

A private Nha Trang city tour with an English-speaking guide covers six major attractions (Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda, the National Oceanographic Museum, Stone Church, Hon Chong rock formations and Dam Market) plus entrance fees, Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, and hotel or port pickup. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and can be customized to your pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hon Chong20m · entry included
2. Po Nagar Cham Towers45m · entry included
3. Long Son Pagoda45m · entry included
4. National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam30m · entry included
5. Stone Church30m
6. Dam Market45m

Explore Nha Trang City Attractions

• Visit Hon Chong rock formations
• Explore Po Nagar Cham Towers
• Tour Long Son Pagoda
• Visit National Oceanographic Museum
• See Stone Church architecture
• View Tram Huong Tower sculptures
• Shop at Dam Market

The experience

The day starts with Hon Chong, a dramatic cluster of massive rocks stacked along the coast where legend says a giant left his handprint. From there, the guide takes you to Po Nagar Cham Towers, structures built between the 7th and 12th century by the Cham people that have survived over a thousand years: scientists still debate how the particular bricks and construction method kept them standing. Long Son Pagoda comes next, the largest temple in the city, built in 1886 and home to a 31-metre-high seated Buddha statue and a bronze Buddha weighing 700 kilograms.

The National Oceanographic Museum occupies a grand French-colonial building and holds 60,000 specimens (pickled marine life, stuffed birds and sea mammals) alongside displays of local fishing boats and artefacts. The Stone Church, built with gray stone in Roman and Gothic style, sits on a hillside and houses a brass bell cast by the French foundry Carillon Bourdon. Before lunch, you'll stop at Dam Market, where vendors have traded goods since 1974 and the energy gives a window into local daily life. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, and the guide can adjust the schedule and stops to match your interests.

Pickup happens at your hotel or the port, and the driver handles all the logistics. You move between sites without arranging transport or worrying about entrance times. The tour works for any fitness level, and the guide speaks English throughout, so the commentary and any questions stay clear.

What’s included

• English-speaking professional guide and driver.
• entrance fees to all six attractions.
• Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• flexibility to customize the route and timing to your interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Maximus Travel Vietnam

Is this one for you?If you speak English and want a guide who can explain what you're seeing, this tour delivers that throughout the day: the commentary stays clear and you can ask questions at each stop. The private format and customizable pace mean you're not following a fixed schedule or waiting for a group to catch up.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Po Nagar Cham Towers and why does it matter?

Po Nagar Cham Towers are ancient structures built between the 7th and 12th century by the Cham civilization. The towers have survived over a thousand years because of their unique construction method and brick composition, which scientists still study today.

How long is the Nha Trang city tour?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop and whether you choose to customize the pace.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes an English-speaking professional guide and driver, entrance fees to all six attractions, Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port.

Can I change the order of stops or skip a site?

Yes, the tour is customizable. You can adjust the timing and choose which attractions matter most to you on the day.

What is Long Son Pagoda known for?

Long Son Pagoda, built in 1886, is the largest temple in Nha Trang and contains several notable statues: a 1.6-metre bronze Buddha in the main hall weighing 700 kilograms, a 17-metre reclining Buddha, and a 31-metre seated Buddha statue on the hillside.

Is the National Oceanographic Museum worth visiting?

The museum is housed in a historic French-colonial building and displays around 60,000 specimens (pickled marine creatures, stuffed birds and sea mammals) along with local fishing boats and artefacts that show how people have worked the sea around Nha Trang.