15 City Highlights Shore Excursions in Vietnam You Can Do Before All-Aboard

1.Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $118Our pick

Travel from Phu My Port to Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide such as Anna, Kai, Richie, or Vincent. Visit the cathedral, post office, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, temples, and Ben Thanh Market, with lunch, coffee, tickets, and port return included.

“We booked this trip as a shore excursion day trip. We couldn’t have asked for more. Great communication before and after booking, easy pick up from cruise ship peer and our licensed guide Vin was very king and knowledgeable. He toured us around to all the key areas while the dedicated driver managed the trip. Vin recommended a Pho restaurant that was great. We were very pleased with this private tour. We got back to the shop without issue.”

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2.Private Ho Minh City Sightseeing Shore Excursion From Phu My Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $110

Travel from Phu My, Hiep Phuoc, or Nha Rong Port into Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, local markets, temples, old apartments, and Saigon landmarks. Guides such as Kieran, Khoa, Lucus, and Happy are praised for friendly service.

“Car great. Picked up right st port. KIERAN was fun, friendly and mastered english. We went to vultural old streets to get the flavor old local markets, then Remants Museum. Shopping at a hige indoor market selling everything. Them a nice coRead more”

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3.Private City Tour Including Cyclo Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · from $163

From Phu My or Lotus port, ride into Ho Chi Minh City for a museum visit, Emperor Jade Pagoda, Vietnamese lunch, colonial landmarks, and a one-hour cyclo ride. The tour is listed for up to 15 people, though group arrangements may vary. Guides such as Hai, Tien, and Kien have led past departures.

“This was one of my favorite tours. We started in the history museum where our guide gave us an excellent overview of Vietnam and its history. We saw a water show, took a cyclo ride through the French district, saw highlights from the Vietnam war era, shopped and experienced Saigon.”

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4.Ho Chi Minh Shore Excursion: Wonderful City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $115

From Phu My Port, your private guide and driver take you into Ho Chi Minh City for Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, temples, and Ben Thanh Market. Guides such as Sarah, Bao, Helen, and Liam are praised for warm service, clear explanations, and careful timing.

“Guide and driver were great. He knew lots of details about the places we visited and tried to do as much as possible in the time we had.”

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5.Amazing Shore Excursion: Ho Chi Minh City Tour from PHU MY Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $128

From Phu My Port, your private guide and driver take you to Binh Quoi Village, central Saigon, Independence Palace, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market, and the riverfront. Guides such as Hero, Mia, and Khang have been praised for clear English, warm service, and lively history.

“Mia is a friendly, engaging tour guide. We really enjoyed our private tour with her. The pretty park we stopped at first for coffee was so relaxing after the long drive from the port. Then Mia gave us a wonderful tour of the top sights in the city. Read more”

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6.Shore Excursion: Full-day Hanoi City Tour from Halong Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $130

You’ll ride from Halong Port to Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and the Old Quarter. Lunch, water, transport, entrance fees, and a planned return to your ship are included.

“Outstanding value and personal attention. Included a fabulous lunch with very knowledgeable guide. Victor adapted to our schedule request and we had a great day!”

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7.Cam Ranh Port: Shore Excursion Private Nha Trang City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $75

This private Nha Trang tour takes you from Cam Ranh Port to Long Son Pagoda, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Chong Rock, Dam Market, and the National Oceanographic Museum. You can choose a guide-led tour, private transport only, or an all-inclusive plan with lunch and entrance fees.

“Organised this excursion the day before our arrival. The operator was very clear in their communication & good to deal with. Our driver patiently waited for us for almost an hour after our scheduled pick up time as we had disembarkment issRead more”

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8.Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $120

Spend about eight hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit local markets, Ba Thien Hau Temple, the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Harry, Nam, and other Maika guides are known for warm, personal service.

“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 guiRead more”

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9.Private Half-Day Nha Trang City Tour from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · from $70Best value

Take a private Nha Trang city tour with an English or Vietnamese guide, visiting Ponagar Tower, Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang Cathedral, Chong Rock, and Dam Market. Pickup is included in central Nha Trang, with extra charges for Cam Ranh Port or locations outside the city center.

“Thanks to our Mr. Ganid, we had a truly enjoyable time traveling around beautiful Nha Trang. We will also hope for the happiness of all people and the world that our guide wishes for. Thank you! See you again~!!”

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10.SAIGON SHORE EXCURSION: Special Saigon City Tour Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $138

This private eight-hour tour takes you from Phu My Port into Ho Chi Minh City with a flexible guide, private van, lunch, and entrance fees included. You’ll visit Binh Quoi Village, Emperor Jade Pagoda, the Independence Palace, and central Saigon. Guide Khang is one named contact.

“If you want to be treated like a VIP all day then choose this company! It was a fantastic day and a knowledgeable guide 😀”

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11.Phu My Port Shore Excursion Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $126

Spend eight hours touring Ho Chi Minh City from Phu My Port with an English-speaking guide, private car, light lunch, and covered admission. You can visit the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, markets, temples, and Saigon River, with time adjusted to your interests and ship schedule.

“We had a great guide in Justin, who gave us lots of additional information about the country and its people and history. We had pho soup for lunch. A coffee break with a view is also included. Pick-up and return to the pier in Phu My (approx. 1.5 hours each way) went smoothly. The tour is highly recommended in every respect.”

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12.Private Ho Chi Minh City Tour from Port & Vietnamese Egg Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $119

Meet Lawrence or Laurence and your private driver at the Phu My or Cai Mep cruise port for an 8 to 12-hour Ho Chi Minh City tour. Visit major sights, enjoy Vietnamese lunch and egg coffee, shop at Ben Thanh Market, and return to your ship in a private vehicle.

“Lawrence turned up at the port early to receive us so as soon as we got off the cruise ship, he was already there :) We visited the places of interest in a comfortable van and had delicious pho and Vietnamese coffee. He was very patient and we all enjoyed our day. Thank you!”

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13.Shore Excursion: Full Day Hue City Tour from Chan May Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $200

Travel from Chan May Port into Hue with a private guide, stopping at Thien Mu Pagoda, the Imperial City, and Tu Duc’s royal tomb. The tour lasts about 8 to 10 hours and includes transport, entry fees, water, and port return. Guide Chu has earned special praise for clear English and thoughtful touring.

“Excellent tour and informative, the guide spoke very good English.”

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14.Vung Tau City Sightseeing Shore Excursion Tour From Phu My Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $118

Spend about eight hours touring Vung Tau from Phu My Port in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Walk to the Jesus Christ Statue, visit the lighthouse, White Palace, temples, markets, and coastal viewpoints. Vietnamese lunch is included, while entry fees, kayaking, and extra food cost more.

“Fantastic tour! Hung was our guide. We got to eat local foods, see some local markets and of course visit the largest Jesus statue in Vietnam. We had a comfortable ride which picked us up at the port. Highly recommended”

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15.Chan May port/ Tien Sa port Tour Da Nang & Hoi An Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $115

Join Chicky Trang and an English-speaking guide for a seven-hour private or small-group tour from Chan May or Tien Sa Port. You’ll cross Hai Van Pass, see Dragon Bridge, explore Marble Mountains, eat lunch at Tra Que, and walk Hoi An’s old lanes.

“It was a dream day with Chicky and his partner. He was so funny and attentive. He is really warm and eager to help us get to know his country better. He provided us with so much information. That was one of the highlights of our trip to Asia. I'm still in touch with him on WhatsApp days later because he grew so dear to my heart. A great tour guide and person. He even sent me a great video of our day. Totally professional.”

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