HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 14 best 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“Interesting sights ; friendly & helpful guide ( An ) ; good / large van. Just a lot of traffic in and around Saigon/ Ho Chi Minh City.”
A small-group Saigon day with a museum, pagoda, local lunch, and a one-hour cyclo ride through colonial landmarks.
“We booked this tour independent of the cruise ship and were delighted with the result. We were met on the quay by our driver and guide who were both friendly and helpful throughout the day,. We were able to adjust our itinerary for the day and were not hampered by the inconsiderate time keeping of…”
A private Saigon shore tour with a local guide, air-conditioned car, included lunch, and key sights from Notre Dame to Chinatown.
“Our guide, Sarah, was a very enthusiastic young lady and our driver was excellent in the chaotic traffic. Meeting her at the port was easy and our return was prompt. We saw all we wanted with ample time when we wanted. She seemed to know how long we needed at each stop and we never…”
Cruise-port private day trip through Old and New Saigon with pickup, lunch, major landmarks, and an English-speaking guide.
“We had a great time with our tour guide, Penny. Penny was knowledgeable, interesting and fun. We really enjoyed it.”
Cruise-day Saigon tour with A/C private ride, local lunch, eco-village coffee, top sights, Independence Palace, pagoda, market, and river views.
“Khang was a perfect tour guide and was definitely a great wealth of information and history. Trong is a very professional driver and provided excellent service. This was a wonderful trip, we will definitely keep these memories close to our hearts!”
Private Saigon shore excursion with port pickup, French-colonial icons, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cholon, Ben Thanh, and lunch included.
“Liam was a great guide. He gave us a comprehensive two day tour of Saigon and the Mekong Delta. He had a great sense of humor, which made for a fun experience He has a good command of English and when we were not able to unRead more”
Private Cu Chi tunnels shore excursion from Ho Chi Minh City with port pickup, English guide, war documentary, lunch, and light snacks.
“I had the 6 hour trip to the cu chi tunnels. It was a really informative trip. With Anna as an excellent guide giving us all the background and details of the tunnels and how they were used. The tunnels are not a happy place because it was part of a desperate fight. However it…”
Private Ho Chi Minh cruise day: Emperor Jade Pagoda, Independence Palace, French-era center, plus an eco-village river stop.
“Our Guide was extremely knowledgeable and his English was perfect. He took us to many places, was courteous and had our day planned out.”
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.”
Two-day Saigon and Mekong Delta shore tour: My Tho and Ben Tre coconut island, plus HCMC landmarks and Reunification Palace, with lunch.
“The itinerary arrangement and the service was excellence. The timing was prompt and the entire trip was informative.”
Private Saigon shore tour from Phu My port: Chợ Lớn temples, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, markets, lunch, A/C pickup.
“It was a wonderful trip full of information. It helped us appreciate Vietnam. The activities and rides were relatively smooth and our needs were flexibly met. Food was delicious too. Thank you for helping us experience a day well spent in Vietnam.”
Cruise-friendly Saigon tour with Eco Village, markets, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Independence Palace, plus AC pickup and lunch.
“The best part of the tour is the dry and wet market. Our tour guide Anna patiently took us around. There were so much to look & shop. We bought a backpack, giant cashew nuts, air dried fruits. At the wet market, we tried variety of tropical fRead more”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
