The Real Ho Chi Minh City - Phu My Shore Excursions
Taste the real Ho Chi Minh City by this Phu My shore excursion. Visit the sacred Heavenly Lady Pagoda, sample the traditional food, stroll along Ben Thanh Market, enjoy special Vietnamese coffee at oldest coffee shop in the alley, and make your camera ready by driving through various photo spots around the city.
⭐Pick-up & Drop off From Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, Phu My Port; ⭐Visit All HCMC’s Best Bits, Including Notre-Dame Cathedral & General Post Office, Thien Hau Pagoda, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, photo stops around the city; ⭐Enjoy lunch with Vietnamese traditional food as Vietnamese pancake & rice noodles with grilled pork/fried roll – specialty food of the city; ⭐Visit an over 80-year-old cafe hidden in an alley & interact with the nice host & learn how to brew the unique Vot coffee.
*****This private tour's approximately 8 hours or longer depending on your time constraints. We always make sure that you return on-time to board the cruise ship.
Options
Nha Rong Port
Duration: 10 hours: Meeting point is at Nha Rong Port.
Pickup included
What's included in The Real Ho Chi Minh City - Phu My Shore Excursions
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ba Ria-Vung Tau ProvincePass-by Only
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh! Our team will be waiting with name signs, big smiles at your port to take you to your cool air-conditioned transport.
Ba Thien Hau Temple
Visit the first place, Heavenly Lady Pagoda located in the bustle and hustle Chinatown. Also known as Thien Hau Pagoda, it is dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu with many traditional unique practices revealed in the Chinese-style architecture.
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral
Then, we will stop at Cheo Leo cafe – an 80-year coffee shop hidden in an alley and famous for its distinct “Vot” coffee. There you sit around a table, take a rest, enjoy the drink, eat Vietnamese bread and chat leisurely with the guide as a friend like locals. You also learn how to make a cup of “Vot” coffee and interact with the nice owner of the coffee shop. After relaxing at coffee shop, we will head to tourist attractions in District 1 including Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office where you admire the beauty of old French architectural works, learn more about history and culture, take the most beautiful photos in the city. A lovely book street next to the post office is worth wandering.
Inclusions
- Lunch as indicated in the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- Please note we can cater for any dietary requirements, just be sure to get in touch beforehand
- Round trip on private air-conditioner vehicle from the ports to Ho Chi Minh City
- Special Vietnamese coffee & Unlimited Bottles of Water
- English-speaking local guide
- Other personal expenses
- Tips & Other drinks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Opt to purchase port permit service: For a fee of 25USD/person, our guide and transport can go inside the port, right to your cruise ship for pick-up and drop off. This requires passport details such as full name, passport number, DOB, expiry date and nationality. We recommend this service for safety and comfort during the hot or rainy days, as well a reliable transport service.
- Opt not to purchase port service fee: Please walk out of the port for 7 minutes – 15 minutes or take a shuttle bus inside port gate where our guide and driver will welcome you with a sign and a smile. This does not include a fee.
- Tour customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements when you book the tour)
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
Meeting point: Nha Rong, Hiep Phuoc, Phu Huu, Phu My port or Vung Tau Port