SAIGON SHORE EXCURSION: Car Services + LOCAL TOUR GUIDE in Saigon
Overview
+ Our private tour guide will do tour in the Ho Chi Minh City in a very flexible way to match your interest and hobby until the time must drive back to the cruise port.
- 7:30-8:00Am Our driver will welcome you with a sign (your name) at Phu My port gate (2 to 5 minutes by shuttle bus from the ship to the gate) and depart to Saigon around 1. 5 hours by private mini-van.
• Our Tour Guide will welcome you in Saigon Center then you will start your date with Saigon City Tour.
- We'll discover history and culture of Saigon with:
• Local Wet Market
• The Jade Emperor temple
• City Hall
• Opera House
• Central Post Office
• Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Lunch at local restaurant with Pho (noodles soup)
• Saigon Skydeck with 50 floor - Enjoy a great view of Saigon.
• War Museum or Reunification Palace
- Our guide will say goodbye then the driver will send you back the ship.
Inclusions
- - Pick up and drop off at cruise port
- - Professional and experienced English speaking tour guide in Saigon
- - A nice private transportation with an experienced driver
- - Lunch at local restaurant
- - Full Entrance Fees
- - Mineral water
- Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
- Entry/Admission - Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Central Post Office
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Independence Palace, 106 Nguyen Du District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975. You can see two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Independence Palace was the home and workplace of the French Governor of Cochin-China. It has lush gardens, secret rooms, antique furniture, and a command bunker. It's still in use to host important occasions in Ho Chi Minh, including APEC summits.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
A must see in Saigon: 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: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
A must see in Saigon: 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater), 07 Lam Son Square Street District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
A must see in Saigon
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: People's Committee Building, 86 Le Thanh Ton Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
A must see in Saigon: Originally constructed as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Emperor Jade Pagoda, 73 Mai Thi Luu, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
You will find this pagoda in District 1 one of the oldest pagoda in Saigon, which is roughly a ten minute drive from the city centre.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Lee is an awesome tour guide he is so knowledgeable about Vietnam and it’s history, I highly recommend his services, he is also very entertaining!
Lee is an awesome tour guide he is so knowledgeable about Vietnam and it’s history, I highly recommend his services, he is also very entertaining!We knew we had picked the right guide when Lee greeted us with his warm smile! His father had been a Viet Cong soldier and he was passionate about the war. He was very knowledgeable, funny, interesting and above all refreshing in his approach. My husband had balance problems and Lee never left hi...
We knew we had picked the right guide when Lee greeted us with his warm smile! His father had been a Viet Cong soldier and he was passionate about the war. He was very knowledgeable, funny, interesting and above all refreshing in his approach. My husband had balance problems and Lee never left his side. We toured in a comfortable air conditioned car with a driver who efficiently negotiated the chaotic traffic. Five ***** for them both!Lee has been our favorite guide so far. He speaks good English and is very funny. He taught us so much about Viet Nam and Saigon and showed us his home "Mekong Delta". We really enjoyed our day and wished we had more time to explore Viet Nam with Lee as our guide.
Lee has been our favorite guide so far. He speaks good English and is very funny. He taught us so much about Viet Nam and Saigon and showed us his home "Mekong Delta". We really enjoyed our day and wished we had more time to explore Viet Nam with Lee as our guide.Tuyen was the best guide we have ever had in our numerous travels all over the world. Gracious, kind, patient and ever accommodating to everyones needs. We will highly recommend him and Lee to anybody planning to go to Vietnam
Tuyen was the best guide we have ever had in our numerous travels all over the world. Gracious, kind, patient and ever accommodating to everyones needs. We will highly recommend him and Lee to anybody planning to go to VietnamHenry wase great. he replied to all of my emails quickly and professionally. We will book with Vietnam Shore Excursion in the future, when we get a chance to visit Vietnam.Unfortunately we had to cancel our tour, because our cruise was not able to stop there due to Coronavirus fears. I regret not...
Henry wase great. he replied to all of my emails quickly and professionally. We will book with Vietnam Shore Excursion in the future, when we get a chance to visit Vietnam.Unfortunately we had to cancel our tour, because our cruise was not able to stop there due to Coronavirus fears. I regret not being able to meet them in person.Mr Lee took us to many places of interest including the war museum and arranged a lovely lunch for us. Mini bus was spotlessly clean and bottled water was provided. I would highly recommend Mr Lee as a knowledgeable guide . As a party of 4 we were delighted with his service.
Mr Lee took us to many places of interest including the war museum and arranged a lovely lunch for us. Mini bus was spotlessly clean and bottled water was provided. I would highly recommend Mr Lee as a knowledgeable guide . As a party of 4 we were delighted with his service.