Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour for Cruise Passengers

See Ho Chi Minh City on your schedule, not the port's clock

A private guided tour of Ho Chi Minh City for cruise passengers, departing from Phu My Port or SPCT Port with hotel-style pickup and flexible return timing. The tour includes transport, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to major sites, lunch, a coffee break and shopping time at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square. You choose which stops matter most and adjust the pace as you go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ho Chi Minh City private tour for cruise passengers

• Pick-up from port
• Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
• Visit City Hall and Nguyen Hue Street
• See Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral
• Explore Central Post Office
• Photo stop at Reunification Palace
• Visit War Remnants Museum
• Explore Chinatown and Thien Hau Temple
• Enjoy authentic Vietnamese lunch
• Shop at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square
• Take coffee break at local café
• Return to port

The experience

Pickup starts at 7:30 AM from your cruise port. Either a 2-hour transfer from Phu My or a 40-minute drive from SPCT, with other ports available on request. The guide meets you at the terminal and handles all transport in a private van, so you skip the hunt for a taxi or the negotiation at the curb. The itinerary covers Ho Chi Minh City's main landmarks: City Hall and Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Opera House and Notre Dame Cathedral (French colonial architecture from the colonial era), the Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Each stop is a photo opportunity or a walk-through depending on what you want to linger on.

Lunch is an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant, not a tourist trap. Afterward, you have time at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square to buy souvenirs or just wander. A coffee break lets you try Vietnam's famous café culture: the kind locals actually drink. Chinatown and Thien Hau Temple round out the cultural stops if your interests lean that way. The whole day runs 10 to 11 hours, but the return time is flexible and built around your ship's departure, so you're never rushed back to the port.

The guide speaks English and knows the city well enough to skip lines and explain what you're looking at without the canned speech. If a stop doesn't appeal to you, say so and the itinerary shifts. Vegetarian meals are available on request, and the van is wheelchair accessible if you need it.

What’s included

• Private van transport from your cruise port to Ho Chi Minh City and back.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to all major attractions.
• authentic Vietnamese lunch.
• coffee break at a local café.
• shopping time at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square.
• drinking water.
• vegetarian meals on request.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

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

Operated by Hana Tourist Vietnam

Is this one for you?Book this if you're sailing from Phu My or SPCT and prefer a private van with your own guide. You'll move at your own pace and spend as long as you want at each stop, rather than following a group schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

How much time do I actually spend in Ho Chi Minh City after the port transfer?

The transfer from Phu My Port takes about 2 hours, or 40 minutes from SPCT Port, leaving roughly 6 to 7 hours in the city itself for sightseeing, lunch, shopping and the coffee break. The return journey is timed to get you back before your ship leaves.

Can I skip stops I don't care about and spend more time somewhere else?

Yes. The itinerary is customizable, so you tell the guide which attractions matter to you and which ones you'd rather skip. The guide adjusts the day around your interests.

What is the War Remnants Museum like, and how long does it take?

The War Remnants Museum is a historical museum documenting Vietnam's past, with exhibits and artifacts. It's a powerful stop but emotionally heavy. The guide can walk you through it or give you time to explore at your own pace. Plan 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much you want to see.

Is lunch included, and can you handle dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included at a local Vietnamese restaurant. Vegetarian meals are available if you request them when you book.

What happens if my ship is delayed and I need to return later?

The return time is flexible and coordinated with your cruise schedule. Let the operator know your ship's actual departure time, and the guide will adjust the drop-off accordingly.