HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 14 best cruise port shore excursions tours in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
Private Ho Chi Minh shore excursion with cruise pickup, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown and Ben Thanh Market, plus lunch.
Most Popular“Refunded money when couldn’t reach port 20 hours before tour. Good tour operator. Can book if traveling on cruise”
Private tour from any cruise port in Ho Chi Minh City: pick Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels, or Mekong Delta with guide, lunch, transfers.
“We were fortunate to shave Danny as our tour guide for Ho Chi Ming City tour. He was very educated and knowledgeable”
A small-group Saigon day with a museum, pagoda, local lunch, and a one-hour cyclo ride through colonial landmarks.
“Our tour didn’t get off to the best start as we were told our guide would be there to meet us as the boat docked. We duly disembarked promptly and looked through the 20 or so other guides waiting with their transport but ours was not tRead more”
A private Saigon shore tour with a local guide, air-conditioned car, included lunch, and key sights from Notre Dame to Chinatown.
“Although the local travel guide’s itinerary was different from the one advertised by Viator, he was quick to align to the latter. I would advise future Vietnam travellers on Viator to check their expected itinerary with the guide before proceeding. Otherwise guide speaks and introduced us to Saigon very well.”
Cruise-port private day trip through Old and New Saigon with pickup, lunch, major landmarks, and an English-speaking guide.
“Khang took us to great places in Ho Chi Minh City, but the best part was talking to him about life in his country and its history and religions. He is an excellent guide and teacher.”
Cruise-day Saigon tour with A/C private ride, local lunch, eco-village coffee, top sights, Independence Palace, pagoda, market, and river views.
“You see a little bit of everything. A very interesting tour and a piece of history. Of all my southeast Asian countries this was by far my favorite. May our tour guide made this trip so memorable and helped us to enjoy every moment. The driver Read more”
Private Saigon shore excursion with port pickup, French-colonial icons, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cholon, Ben Thanh, and lunch included.
“Sarah was amazing! She had a wonderful day planned for us based on what we wanted. She also had some local additions that were great. Definitely meet her again?”
Private Ho Chi Minh shore excursion with cruise pickup, flexible guide, Saigon sights, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, and lunch for $109.
“We had the most amazing day in Ho Chi Min City with our driver Thong (Mr T) and Liam our Tour guide. They were so professional and friendly, Liam's knowledge of Vietnam past and present is second to none and we came away having learnt so much and had so much fun at the same…”
Private Cu Chi tunnels shore excursion from Ho Chi Minh City with port pickup, English guide, war documentary, lunch, and light snacks.
“We had a great tour with VN Bile Tour company specially with Your tour guide Mr. Thou and van driver Mr.Hai.”
A private 8-hour Ho Chi Minh shore excursion with air-conditioned comfort, key landmarks, and a moving War Remnants Museum stop.
“We where a group of 6 friends in our late 50s On arrival with celebrity cruises our excellent English speaking guide Harry Potter was waiting for us and the trip for a whole day was perfectly planned We had a private air conditioned van and all was taken care for us The day included cultural…”
Private Mekong Delta shore excursion from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre with a private boat, halal lunch, and calm canal rides.
“Thuan was an amazing guide who tailored the itinerary as per our request - the mekong river was the highlight, the special Vietnamese lunch in Ho Chi Minh city was delicious and the activities on Tortoise Island was fun too! A great day, and we strongly recommended it 👍”
Private Ho Chi Minh cruise day: Emperor Jade Pagoda, Independence Palace, French-era center, plus an eco-village river stop.
“If you want to be treated like a VIP all day then choose this company! It was a fantastic day and a knowledgeable guide 😀”
Private 8-hour Ho Chi Minh City day from Phu My Port with AC transport, museum and palace tickets, Pho 2000 lunch, and a short trishaw ride.
“Dealing with vendor, car show up late, no sign. The great assistance we received from agent from Venture Ashore! Driving around city to pick up guide.”
A Ho Chi Minh City shore excursion with AC pickup, small-group guide, included lunch, and major history stops from Independence Palace to Cholon.
“We had an awesome time in Ho Chi Minh City! Alex was the absolute best - he made everything so easy, and communicating with him via WhatsApp was a breeze. If you're planning a trip, definitely book with them; you won't regret it!”
Speedboat to Cu Chi Tunnels and top Ho Chi Minh City sights, with lunch, snacks, and Vietnamese coffee. See Saigon landmarks too.
“The tour guild Liam made us feel like family he was outstanding with his customer service and knowledge and was very easy to understand. When I asked to be taken somewhere off the scheduled route he did it without delay. He had our day a total pleasure.”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
