Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Shore Excursions
Your exploration of Ho Chi Minh starts here! Our fully customisable, private tour aims to uncover the best this incredible city has to offer. From colonial landmarks to local markets and rural houses on stilts, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling city in which you will never grow bored. Choose to follow our expert advice or craft your own adventure in this cultural hub.
Shore Excursions tend to sell out quickly. Please make sure to book as soon as possible.
Options
Hiep Phuoc Port-No Port Permit
Port Permit Is Not Included: Save $25 USD/person by walking 15–20 minutes outside the port to meet our guide
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High-Quality Services
Duration: 9 hours
8-Course Vietnamese Lunch
Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Drop-Off Included
Pickup included
What's included in Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Shore Excursions
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Local Markets In Style! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles and a Maika Tour t-shirt at your port to take you to your cool airconditioned transport. Once we reach the city, immerse yourself in local Vietnamese culture with a traditional cyclo ride through the narrow, colourful streets of Ho Chi Minh. As we make our way through this bustling hub, experience the daily life of the locals as they haggle at the countless markets dotted throughout the city. Witness vendors selling colourful materials, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and of course the famed Vietnamese street food! An incredible and exciting way to experience the best of the city in a short time!
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Once we’ve had our fill of the sounds, sights, and scents of Ho Chi Minh’s streets, we’ll explore Chinese-influenced Thien Hau Temple. Ho Chi Minh’s temples offer an essential insight into the beliefs and customs of the Vietnamese, and this beautiful temple is no exception! This National Architectural Heritage Site, apart from housing beautiful art pieces and antiquities, gives an important insight into Vietnamese folk religions for locals and tourists alike.
War Remnants Museum
Next up, prepare for the emotional impact of the War Remnants Museum. This breathtaking display is like no other war museum. Offering a rare insight into the civilian impact of the Vietnamese-American war, the multi-layered displays are hard-hitting but a must-see. The Requiem gallery is the gem of this museum, where you can see historic photos taken by famed international war photographers such as Tim Page or Larry Burrows. This poignant display is bound to stay with you long after you leave the museum.
Inclusions
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- All Taxes
- English Speaking Guide
- Unlimited Bottles of Water
- Lunch (please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand)
- Port Permit Service: For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.
- Gratuities for your guide & drivers
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Season: We operate all year round.
- What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and Drop off at Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc or Phu My Port (which is 30 minutes drive to the city centre). We'll pick you up from 8:00am. However, this is private tour so we can organize upon your request.
