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PHU MY PORT: SAIGON SHORE EXCURSION-Old and New Parts of Saigon

Location Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
Location Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
$135
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

We will take you on a tour of the city that will touch on some of the historical antecedents to modern Saigon as well as delving into some of the more everyday traditional lifestyle of the Saigonese. Our guide will introduce to you how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is unseen part of Saigon).
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant with local specialty. After that we'll head to center and 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
• War Museum or Reunification Palace (Presidential Palace).
• The CIA building in Saigon: Saigon Helicopter Photo

+ Our tour itinerary is flexible and changeable to make you have local most experiences.
+ All private tours are approximately 9-10 hours or longer depending on your time. At the end of the private tour, we will ensure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship
PHU MY PORT: SAIGON SHORE EXCURSION-Old and New Parts of Saigon
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Cruise Port Pickup and Drop-off with Private Transportation
  • Lunch
  • Local English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled drinking water on the car/bus and All entrance fees
  • Private, Customized and Flexible Tour
  • -Drinks are not included with any meal
  • -Travel insurance.
  • -Personal expenses.

Meeting point
- 7:30-8:00Am Our guide 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 hours by private mini-van.
7:30AM-8:00AM The driver and Our guide will pick you up at the main gate (7 to 10 minute walk or take shuttle bus from the ship) of Hiep Phuoc port to Saigon Center around 1 hour by private mini-van.
7:30AM-8:00AM The driver and Our guide will pick you up at the main gate (7 to 10 minute walk or take shuttle bus from the ship) of cruise port to Saigon around 1. 5 hours by private mini-van.
Return details
- 7:30-8:00Am Our guide 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 hours by private mini-van.
7:30AM-8:00AM The driver and Our guide will pick you up at the main gate (7 to 10 minute walk or take shuttle bus from the ship) of Hiep Phuoc port to Saigon Center around 1 hour by private mini-van.
7:30AM-8:00AM The driver and Our guide will pick you up at the main gate (7 to 10 minute walk or take shuttle bus from the ship) of cruise port to Saigon around 1. 5 hours by private mini-van.

  • Binh Quoi Village
    This is one of Real Local Area for tourist who want to see local life. This place is very famous with local people for picnic and fishing at weekend. You will see how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is an unseen part of Saigon).
  • People's Committee Building
    Ho Chi Minh City Hall is closed to the public as it’s an official Vietnam government building. It is beautiful French Colonial architecture and sunny cream-and-yellow hue, make it a tourist favorite and a symbol of Saigon, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The building stands at one end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard on Le Thanh Ton Street, a brisk walk away from Dong Khoi Street.
  • Emperor Jade Pagoda
    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.
  • The Independence Palace
    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.
  • Ben Thanh Market
    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 its well worth a look.
  • Central Post Office
    A must see in Saigon: Originally constructed as a hotel in 1886 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
  • Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
    Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon is one of the most unique architectures in Ho Chi Minh city, looking from the outside, you can see the bright red color of the refined brick wall, which has not been covered with moss for hundred years. These bricks were made in Guichard Carvin, Marseille St André France and were directly imported from France. There are 56 colored glass plates on the wall to portray characters and events in the Holy Bible. These glass plates reflect the light and create a magnificent beauty. There are 31 air holes on the wall in flower shape, looks like a carpet of flowers. There are 25 windows assembled by multi-color glasses.
  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    Saigon Opera House or also known as the Municipal Theatre Saigon, is located in Lam Son Square at the beginning of Le Loi Street, a popular shopping street that runs from the park across the road through to Ben Thanh market. Standing magnificently at the heart of Ho Chi Minh City where it crosses out many important routes, the building is outstanding as one the impressive sight in Saigon both night and day
  • War Remnants Museum
    The War Remnants Museum, also known as the Museum of American War Crimes, until now, has stored more than 20,000 documents, exhibits and films, in which more than 1,500 documents, artifacts, films have been applied to introduce in eight thematic exhibition frequently. In 35 years, the War Museum Ho Chi Minh has welcomed over 15 million visitors at home and abroad.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    PHU MY PORT: SAIGON SHORE EXCURSION-Old and New Parts of Saigon

    Location Ho Chi Minh City, Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
    Location Southern Vietnam, Vietnam
    $135
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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