Vung Tau city tour from Phu My Port: Christ statue and temples

Climb to the Christ statue and watch the city unfold from the observatory inside it

A private full-day tour from Phu My Port to the seaside resort of Vung Tau includes the 32-meter Christ statue overlooking the sea, two major Buddhist temples, the colonial White Palace, and lunch at a local restaurant with an English-speaking guide. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and covers all entrance fees and air-conditioned transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vung Tau City Highlights Tour

• Pick up at Phu My Port
• Drive to Vung Tau beach
• Relax and enjoy the beach
• Visit Bach Dinh (White Palace)
• Climb Christ of Vung Tau statue
• Visit Thich Ca Phat Dai temple
• Explore Whale Tomb near Thang Tam Temple

The experience

Half an hour's drive from Phu My Port puts you in Vung Tau, a beach town built around French colonial architecture and Buddhist temples. The tour picks you up at the port and moves through the highlights in a single day: the White Palace (Bach Dinh) sits 50 meters above sea level on the slope of Big Mountain, its French name La Villa Blanche marking the colonial era when it was built. The Christ statue dominates the skyline from atop Nui Nho, a small mountain in the center of the city, and you climb inside the observatory at the base of the 32-meter figure to see the panorama of the city and surrounding sea.

Two Buddhist temples anchor the spiritual side of the day. Thich Ca Phat Dai, built between 1961 and 1963, sits on five hectares northwest of Lon Mountain and holds a Zen monastery at its foot with the main temple at the top. Niet Ban Tinh Xa pagoda rounds out the temple visits. Between the temples and monuments, you stop at Vung Tau's beach to relax, and lunch at a local restaurant is included in the day's itinerary. The Whale Tomb, built at the end of the 19th century, displays a skeleton collected by local fishermen over a hundred years ago and sits near the Temple of the Five Elements.

Your guide speaks English throughout the day and handles all entrance fees. The air-conditioned car or minivan is private to your group. Wheelchair accessibility is available across all sites and surfaces, and the tour suits all fitness levels. The total duration of 6 to 8 hours already accounts for travel time between stops and the lunch break.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to all attractions.
• private air-conditioned car or minivan transfer.
• English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch at a local restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Saigon Tours

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably without translation or a language barrier. The private vehicle means your group travels together without sharing the tour with strangers.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How far is Vung Tau from Phu My Port, and how long does the drive take?

Vung Tau is half an hour's drive from Phu My Port, making it accessible for a full-day shore excursion without a long journey each way.

Can I climb inside the Christ statue, or do I just see it from a distance?

You climb to the top of Nui Nho mountain where the 32-meter Christ statue stands, and then climb the observatory inside the statue itself to view the panorama of the city and sea.

What are the two main Buddhist temples on this tour?

Thich Ca Phat Dai, built between 1961 and 1963 on five hectares with a Zen monastery at its base, and Niet Ban Tinh Xa pagoda are both included in the itinerary.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price, with the meal time built into the total 6 to 8 hour duration.

What is the White Palace, and why is it worth visiting?

Bach Dinh, known as the White Palace or La Villa Blanche, is a French colonial structure standing 50 meters above sea level on the slope of Big Mountain and represents Vung Tau's architectural heritage from the colonial era.