Ho Chi Minh City Tour - 1 Day Excursion from Phu My Seaport 5*
Embrace the spirit of Saigon – “Pearl of the Far East” with a day trip visiting the iconic landmarks of the city and soaking up the rich tapestry of history and culture. This Vietnamese metropolis can intimidate at first, but with a local to guide you on a Ho Chi Minh City tour, it’s never been easier to visit this incredible city. This city tour unravels Saigon’s turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into the fascinating variety the city has to offer.
High light
• Experience the special atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City
• Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch
• Learn more about the Vietnam War, explore the old and new Saigon, and admire the highlights of the city
• Admire magnificent pagodas, impressive buildings, and traditional markets
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it's a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There's a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ba Thien Hau Temple, 710 Nguyen Trai Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
One of the most important pagodas in the city, this richly decorated temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Goddess of the Sea and patron of sailors. She is said to travel over the oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever she desires.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown (Cho Lon) - District 5, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Settled in the late 18th century, this labyrinthine section of Ho Chi Minh City bustles with restaurants, temples, exotic stores, and Binh Tay market (This is the main marketplace in China Town, where a great deal of wholesale trading occurs). Experience the commotion of this integral part of the city's daily business.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Independence Palace, 106 Nguyen Du District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
You will start your tour with The Reunification Palace, used to be the residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. In 30 April 1975, when North Vietnam soldier set foot inside this building with red flag on hand, the whole world knew that Vietnam war was end.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
(Note: Until now, Notre Dame Cathedral has been repaired for 2 years)
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959. In 1962, the Vatican conferred the Cathedral status as a basilica and gave it the official name of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica.
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ben Thanh Market, Le Loi, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Shopping (by tourist’s request)
Option 1: Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City's District 1 is a great place to buy local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. Here, you’ll find eating stalls inside the market where you can get a taste of hawker-style Vietnamese cuisine or simply cool off with a cold drink when the bargaining becomes too much. The market is big, difficult to navigate at times and certainly best avoided during the hottest part of the day but all the same it’s well worth a look. When night falls, restaurants around the perimeter of the market open their doors creating a vibrant street side scene filling the air with the scents of wok-fried noodles, barbecued fish and meats. One of Saigon’s oldest landmarks, Ben Thanh offers a great atmosphere that is absolutely authentically Vietnamese.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: PHUONGNAM LACQUERWARE, 19 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Shopping (by tourist’s request)
Option 2: Phuong Nam Lacquerware (working hour: 08:00 – 18:00)
Add: 26A Tú Xương, Võ Thị Sáu, Quận 3
It located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh, is a great place to witness the traditional Vietnamese art form of lacquer work. This premises houses the work station as well as showroom that are open to public for tours. Visit the gallery and watch the artists create beautiful lacquer masterpieces and browse through their collection of paintings, furnishings, jewelry boxes, vases, coasters and wall dishes to take home as a gift and souvenir.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Vehicles are not allowed at the terminals; vehicles have to wait outside the parking area. It takes a 5-minute walk from the cruise terminal to the meeting point. Otherwise, there is an extra fee of US$50 per person if pickup inside the port is required."
"If your cruise is rescheduled, please call/message us, our contact details can be found on the ticket"
"Waiting time will be 60 – 90 mins from pick up time if we don’t receive any info of amendment from passenger/Travel Agency, the driver will leave, and the booking will be marked as “CUSTOMER NO SHOW” with fully charged."
"Please dress modestly for the temple visits. Non-sleeve shirts and short trousers are not allowed."
"Program and schedules subject to change without prior notice, depend on weather condition and cruise schedule."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
SEAPORT PICK-UP INSTRUCTION
1. There are several different ports in Phu My area (SSIT, CMIT, SP-PSA,...), please check with cruise staff to define the correct seaport for the meeting point.
2. You will receive confirmation of the detailed booking via WhatsApp or email before your arrival.
3. Upon arrival, call/message the hotline (WhatsApp) and let us know that you are ready to pick up.
4. After passing customs, going through the MAIN EXIT GATE, walk along or use a free shuttle bus to the mentioned meeting point (500–900 m). You can ask for information at the assistance booth.
5. An assigned driver (with tour guide) will be waiting for you outside with a name sign.
6. What to do if you can’t locate your driver? Please call/message the hotline listed on your ticket.
Ports- Phu My Port, Đường số 3, TT. Phú Mỹ, Tân Thành, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
- CMIT, G269+VPH, Tân Phước, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu, Tân Thành, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam
- International Port Co. Ltd. Thi Vai, Khu phố Quảng Phú Phường, H2VJ+HG5, TT. Phú Mỹ, Tân Thành, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
- Saigon Port Cruise Terminal, QP59+FFF, Bến Thương Khẩu, Phường 18, Quận 4, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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