Shore Excursion: HO CHI MINH CITY TOUR FROM SAI GON PORT
Why we love it?
The Shore Excursion: Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Saigon Port offers a concise yet immersive experience of Vietnam's bustling metropolis. Lasting four hours, this tour is ideal for cruise passengers and travelers with limited time who wish to explore key historical and cultural sites. Participants will enjoy air-conditioned transportation, including pick-up and drop-off at the port, while an English-speaking guide provides insights into the city's rich heritage. A highlight of the itinerary is the Independence Palace, a significant landmark that reflects Vietnam's history. This tour stands out for its efficient use of time, allowing visitors to capture the essence of Ho Chi Minh City in a brief visit.
Inclusions
- Port pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees and Port fees
- Bottled drinking water
- English speaking guide (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Travel insurance
- This tour will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Exclusions
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Itinerary
Step 1
Pick up from Sai Gon Port for Ho Chi Minh City tour. Ho Chi Minh City is the largest, busiest and most exciting city in Vietnam. It is also filled with intrigue and culture. Ho Chi Minh City is considered as a “blending mixture of culture” city in Vietnam. You can discover a lot of interesting things through people’s daily life. Founded and developed over 300 years ago , today, Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating tourist spot with various cultural and historical features.
Step 2
Operated by the Ho Chi Minh City government, an earlier version of this museum opened on September 4, 1975, as the Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes.
In 1995, following the normalization of diplomatic relations with the United States and end of the US embargo a year before, the references to "war crimes" and "aggression" were dropped from the museum's title as well; it became the War Remnants Museum
Independence Palace
also publicly known as Reunification Convention Hall , built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, is a landmark in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ and was the home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. During the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975, it was the site of the end of the Vietnam War, when a North Vietnamese Army tank crashed through its gates.
Step 4
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon is a cathedral located in the downtown of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Established by French colonists who initially named it the Church of Saigon (French: l'Eglise de Saïgon), the cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. The name Notre-Dame Cathedral has been used since 1959. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).
Step 5
Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886 and 1891 and is now a tourist attraction
Step 6
The temple is located right on busy Nguyen Trai Street. It can be accessed by entering through an iron gate and crossing a small courtyard. The roof is decorated with small delicately fashioned porcelain figurines expressing themes from Chinese religion and legends. Lanterns and wooden models of Chinese theaters hang over the entrance.
Step 7
Our last stop is Vietnamese lacquerware factory where you can observe the process of making these traditional Vietnamese products.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- 75% off for children 0-5 years old ; 25% off for children 6-10 years old
- Booking should be made at least 7 days before departure.
