Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Shore Excursions
Description
Your exploration of Ho Chi Minh starts here! Our fully customisable, private tour aims to uncover the best this incredible city has to offer. From colonial landmarks to local markets and rural houses on stilts, Ho Chi Minh is a bustling city in which you will never grow bored. Choose to follow our expert advice or craft your own adventure in this cultural hub. Shore Excursions tend to sell out quickly. Please make sure to book as soon as possible.
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Itinerary
Visit Local Markets In Style! Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles and a Maika Tour t-shirt at your port to take you to your cool airconditioned transport. Once we reach the city, immerse yourself in local Vietnamese culture with a traditional cyclo ride through the narrow, colourful streets of Ho Chi Minh. As we make our way through this bustling hub, experience the daily life of the locals as they haggle at the countless markets dotted throughout the city. Witness vendors selling colourful materials, fresh fruit, and vegetables, and of course the famed Vietnamese street food! An incredible and exciting way to experience the best of the city in a short time!
Once we’ve had our fill of the sounds, sights, and scents of Ho Chi Minh’s streets, we’ll explore Chinese-influenced Thien Hau Temple. Ho Chi Minh’s temples offer an essential insight into the beliefs and customs of the Vietnamese, and this beautiful temple is no exception! This National Architectural Heritage Site, apart from housing beautiful art pieces and antiquities, gives an important insight into Vietnamese folk religions for locals and tourists alike.
Next up, prepare for the emotional impact of the War Remnants Museum. This breathtaking display is like no other war museum. Offering a rare insight into the civilian impact of the Vietnamese-American war, the multi-layered displays are hard-hitting but a must-see. The Requiem gallery is the gem of this museum, where you can see historic photos taken by famed international war photographers such as Tim Page or Larry Burrows. This poignant display is bound to stay with you long after you leave the museum.
Visit One of Ho Chi Minh’s Most Important Landmarks Our next stop is the Independence Palace. This important landmark in Ho Chi Minh City acts as a fascinating time capsule. The site of the end of the Vietnam War, Independence Palace houses secret rooms, a war bunker, and even the original tanks that were used to seize the palace! After the Independence Palace, we’ll go for a tasty Vietnamese lunch. An essential stop on this tour is to make, and of course enjoy, famous Vietnamese dripping coffee. This sweet beverage is a daily essential for many locals and a great insight into the surprising coffee culture in Vietnam.
Soak up HCMC’s Skyline Enjoy a walking tour through all of Ho Chi Minh’s most important sites! The Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office are stunning architectural feats in the centre of the city. The Neo-Romanesque Notre-Dame church, built by the French, is a striking Catholic meeting point in a largely Buddhist society while the classic Central Post Office, built between 1886 and 1891, is a striking remnant of past times. The halls are lined with historic maps of South Vietnam, Saigon, and Cholon. These two beautiful buildings are popular with tourists as they offer striking insight into the cultural and historical influences at play in Vietnam. From the Post Office, our guide will show you the historic CIA Headquarters and tell you the story of the last US helicopter flying out of Saigon in 1975, as well as the last US Operation in Vietnam – Frequent Wind. We’ll stroll leisurely along Dong Khoi street to visit the very beautiful Opera House and City Hall.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and Drop off at Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc or Phu My Port (which is 30 minutes drive to the city centre). We'll pick you up from 8:00am. However, this is private tour so we can organize upon your request.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Season: We operate all year round.
- What to Bring: Sunscreen • Hat • Insect Repellent • Light Jacket
- What to Wear: Please ensure you dress respectfully. Knees and shoulders should be covered at all times.
Reviews(10)
Harry and Mr Minh gave us the best day we could have asked for. The tour was absolutely brilliant very personal, in-depth, and thoughtfully done. We’ve taken many tours around the world, and this was easily the best by far. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!!!
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 and informative activities An experience not to be missed
We were only in town for 1 day since we were on a cruise. This was an excellent way to see the highlights of Hi Chi Minh City. We were picked up right at the ship, were in a nice car with bottled water and had a professional driver and tour guide who spoke very good English. We actually did a river cruise, too, which was wonderful! I would highly recommend this trip and this tour company, Maika Tours, to any visitor.
Our tour guide was Harry with Mr. Trung. The entire experience of the tour was light hearted and comfortable. Harry has an incredible fun presence referencing to the Harry Potter character which is fitting. I had to ask where his owl was. He spoke in perfectly clear English delivered with well informed historical information often having enlarged photos of his presentation. He answered all the questions which showed he was strongly informed The tour sites were of all various war museum with helicopters, horrific agent orange, religious sites, the tour vehicle was extremely clean and comfortable, almost new with buckets seats and important air conditioning. Lunch was given in a local cuisine restaurant where the food was excellent and very filling. I am in a wheelchair which presented zero problems. Both Mr Trung and Harry were very supportive and caring of my safety and being sure I too had an immersion in the culture and history like everyone else. It's very much appreciated, they cared. I would use this tour company without hesitation knowing the value and interest in your receiving the best experience possible which they certainly provide. They made us love the city and culture with their complete coverage of culture. Thank you Harry and Mr. Trung for all you did for us.
Unbelievable. Great tour guide great driver. Highly recommend. Very reliable and loved the itinerary. Family loved it.
We had a great tour of Saigon today with Harry. He was top notch. We saw everything we wanted and Harry was flexible and sociable. He was very informative and made us feel at ease. Highly recommend him. Harry even took pics of us on his phone and then sent them to us. Great day!
Dear Cindy Tye, It's awesome to read your 5-star review here. We are so pleased that you had a great tour exploring Saigon and shared unforgettable moments with Harry. His enthusiasm and dedication have made him one of the best guides in our team, and we truly appreciate your recognition. Thank you for your trust and recommendation. We believe that your words will inspire more travellers to start planning for a trip to Saigon soon. We wish you all the best for your future journeys. The Maika Tours Team
Harry was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. He was very attentive to the needs of everyone in our group. I would highly recommended him.
Dear Ron D, We're so grateful for your wonderful review of the Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Shore Excursion. It's great to know that Harry went the extra mile to provide you with deep knowledge of the place and personalised attention to everyone in the group. Your satisfaction means a lot to us and inspires us to do even better for more in-depth tours, just like this. Thank you for your recommendation and your trust in our services. The Maika Tours Team
We undertook a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City for the morning with our wonderful knowledgeable tour guide Nam visiting the War Museum, the Post Office, Opera House & outside the Cathedral that is under restoration. A truly excellent tour. The next morning Nam picked us up bright & early for a all day tour to Nui Dat & the Long Tan Memorial. Nam took us to many places and was very knowledgeable of the history of the area. Highly recommend Nam for your tours.
Dear NolaP, Thank you for sharing your wonderful travel experience and your 5-star rating for the tour. We're so happy to know that you had an interesting day exploring Saigon's important landmarks and another day filled with impactful stories at Long Tan, Nui Dat. Mr Nam must be very excited to know that he made your trip unforgettable. As we understand time is precious during your shore excursions, we always try our best to bring out the essential experiences within your time frame, and your positive feedback means the world to us. Thank you for travelling with us and your recommendation. The Maika Tours Team
Our experience with Maika Tours on their Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Ho Chi Minh Ports - Shore Excursion was outstanding. Despite our tight schedule, Maika Tours ensured a seamless and enjoyable experience. The tour was well-organized, allowing us to explore the city's highlights efficiently. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible, adjusting the itinerary to suit our interests and time constraints. We were impressed by their commitment to customer satisfaction and their ability to accommodate our needs. Overall, we highly recommend Maika Tours for a memorable and hassle-free exploration of Ho Chi Minh City!
Dear Leslie D, We're so grateful for such a fantastic review! Our team understands the importance of time management for cruise guests, so we strive to make every shore excursion as flexible as possible. Your positive feedback about our guide and itinerary is truly appreciated. It's also great that you loved the exploration of our beautiful city, Ho Chi Minh City! Thank you for recommending Maika Tours! The Maika Tours Team
I am glad we selected Maika Tours to be our private tour guide. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodative. In terms of the whole vacation, we didn’t know what we can fit into our 10 visit, Maika Tours helped us plan our daily activities. Since we had a kids, the tour guides accommodated our schedule by shortening our daily tours. The places they recommended or took us to eat was incredibly delicious. I’ve been to many Southeast Asian Countries and Vietnam gave us a very positive and unforgettable experience. With the help of Maika Tours we definitely plan on visiting Vietnam again.
Dear anthonytZ9215RF, Thank you so much for booking and traveling with Maika Tours. My name is Hong ,co-owner of Maika Tours. I'm so happy to know that you have enjoyed of our private tours in Mekong Delta, Vũng Tàu beach city and Ho Chi Minh city tours with our knowledgeable tour guides. Your review is great motivation for us to do our job better and better, as well as letting the world know that we are doing a great job. We always hope that you will come back soon as well as recommend family, friends and colleagues to Vietnam so that we can have more opportunities to share our travel experiences and introduce our beautiful country. Thank you so much for everything again! Maika Tours team wish you and your family for all the best!
