Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

At 8:00 – 8h30AM: You’ll be picked up by our driver and guide outside of Phu My port (about 200m from the ship) in Vung Tau before transferring to Ho Chi Minh City, approximately drive for a 60km route.

10:00 am: We will start the tour at the crossing of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi streets, from where you can take in the views of the City Hall, the Opera House and the flower garden in front of the City Hall with the statue of Ho Chi Minh. Here you can experience the hectic daily life of the hospitable local people.

10:40 am, We will drive to the Notre Dame Cathedral, where you can visit the cathedral. The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon was built in 1880 as a sacred place belonging to French colonizers. This basilica features Gothic architecture, a red brick interior, towering bell towers, and impressive stained-glass windows. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon (Nhà thờ Đức Bà Sài Gòn in Vietnamese), officially Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception, occupies the bustling Paris Commune Square in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Next, you will witness the Saigon Central Post Office. It is also called Old Post Office, completed in 1891. It is an example of French architecture, with arched windows, wooden shutters, and a grand clock face on the front interior. Visitors can send postcards and admire the ornate interior of this working post office.

Walking further, you will face the Reunification Palace (or Independence Palace). The Saigon puppet government – the Republic of Vietnam used to work here. On April 30th, 1975, the Southern Liberation Army breached the Independence Palace gates, the Saigon government surrendered unconditionally. As a result, Vietnam truly became free and officially reunified since this moment

12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving delicious Vietnamese food. 1:30 pm: after lunch, we will continue on the tour and visit the War Remnant Museum. This museum has been displaying remnants of the American phase of the Vietnam War since 1975 right after the war. War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City,, one of the most famous history museums in Vietnam, will transform and challenge your history knowledge about the Vietnam War.

By 2:30 pm: We will head to the Ben Thanh Market, the largest and most beautiful market in the city. Enjoy shopping for an hour at Ben Thanh Market before we drive back to the port. Ben Thanh Market is the most famous shopping destination for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. It is a nice place to buy local handicrafts, branded items, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. In addition to shopping, this oldest market in the city is also an attraction in itself.

After Ben Thanh Market, guests will get on private car go back to the port. You will arrive at the port after an hour and a half before the departure time of the ship. The tour ends at the port.