Phu My Shore Excursion: Best Day Trip to Ho Chi Minh City

Phu My Shore Excursion to Ho Chi Minh City is a full-day trip from the cruise port to explore the vibrant city and its key historical and cultural landmarks. The drive from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately two hours. The tour typically includes guided visits to significant sites, providing insights into Vietnam’s history, French colonial past, and local daily life. Trip is highly recommended on TripAdvisor and Viator with Great Reviews and Best Price.

• Independence Palace: Also known as the Independence Palace, this historic building served as the home and workplace of the South Vietnamese president during the Vietnam War. It is the site where the war officially ended in 1975 when a tank crashed through its gates.
• War Remnants Museum: This museum provides a powerful and often graphic look at the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective, displaying photographs, military equipment, and exhibits detailing war crimes.
• Saigon Central Post Office: This stunning example of French colonial architecture, completed in 1891, is still a functioning post office and a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can admire its vaulted ceiling and vintage decor.
• Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon: Built between 1863 and 1880 with materials imported from France, this Catholic cathedral showcases French colonial design and is located next to the Central Post Office.
• Ben Thanh Market: A bustling indoor market offering a wide array of goods, from local handicrafts and souvenirs to clothing and Vietnamese street food. It is a prime location to experience local commercial life and practice haggling.

Itinerary

Agree Time: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at Border Check of Phu My Port. We depart for about 2 hours drive to Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, We begin the exploration of Ho Chi Minh city, including the Reunification Palace that was the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975.

Then, continuing our trip visiting War Remnants Museum that is formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes. This is a poignant display the futility of war.

Close to the museum, we go to visit Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Central Post Office that are some of the best examples of French colonial architecture. Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France.

Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office that is the country’s largest post office was built since 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam’s largest post office. Have lunch in Vietnsmese restaurant.

After lunch, we will continue to Ben Thanh Market – One of the Best Markets in Vietnam for shopping and fun bargaining with some local sellers. We then transfer you back to Phu My Port. And we finish Phu My Shore Excursion at the harbor before your Ship Departure.

Price & Inclusions

Tour Price:

Inclusions:  2 Ways Transportation by private car/van from Phu My Cruise Ship Port, All entrance fees to sightseeing sites as mentioned, Private local English speaking tour guide.

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities/Tipping for Tour Guide and Driver, Vietnam Visa, Travel insurance, Food & Drinks (available to purchase), Things not mentioned clearly.
Trip Notes:

• Above price is for pick up outside of Phu My Port. If you like pick up service from inside the port. There will be extra charge of 25 USD/person for port’s permit by Local Authority. Please confirm at least 7 days prior to tour departure.
• ​This tour is flexible. Please contact our travel consultant. If you would like to create your own itinerary for this Phu My Port Shore Excursions.

Cancellation Policy: Free of Charge for Cancellation Up to 48 Hours Before Tour Departure. Please note that, all the refund will be transfer to PayPal Account. And that does not include 10% of money transfer fee. Our travelers will have to pay for that fee.