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PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Saigon Past and Present Tour
Activity Duration (7 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Explore the Phu My Shore on our Saigon Past and Present Tour.
What you'll do
7:30-8:00 AM, your tour guide will welcome you at the port gate with a sign bearing your name. From there, we'll take a short shuttle bus ride to the starting point of our tour.
Our private tour will take you to many special places in Saigon, including:
• Saigon Eco Village: This local hotspot is famous for its picnic and fishing activities on weekends. You'll learn how the locals grow rice and catch fish, all within the heart of Saigon.
We'll enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer with Vietnamese-style snacks at this charming spot.
After lunch, we'll head to the city center to discover the rich history and culture of Saigon.
Our stops will include:
• Local Wet Market: Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the locals as they shop for fresh produce and other essentials.
• The Jade Emperor Temple: This beautiful temple is dedicated to the worship of the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese mythology.
• City
Our private tour will take you to many special places in Saigon, including:
• Saigon Eco Village: This local hotspot is famous for its picnic and fishing activities on weekends. You'll learn how the locals grow rice and catch fish, all within the heart of Saigon.
We'll enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer with Vietnamese-style snacks at this charming spot.
After lunch, we'll head to the city center to discover the rich history and culture of Saigon.
Our stops will include:
• Local Wet Market: Get a glimpse into the daily lives of the locals as they shop for fresh produce and other essentials.
• The Jade Emperor Temple: This beautiful temple is dedicated to the worship of the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Chinese mythology.
• City
Meeting and pickup
Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What is included?
- English speaking guide
- Private bus with air-conditioned
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Mineral water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - The Independence Palace
What is not included?
- Other private expenditures such as phone, laundry, shopping, etc.
- Personal expenses which do not mention as specified
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for PHU MY SHORE EXCURSION: Saigon Past and Present Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This culinary tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Ho Chi Minh City
1
Ho Chi Minh City
Stop: 3 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- As a local guide, We will listen carefully and re-arrange your itinerary and suggestion to fit your timetable to explore the city as you wish:
- + The historical sites: Reunification Palace, War Museum, History Museum…
- + The architectural buildings: City Hall, Opera House, Central Post Offfice…
- + The religious sites: The Pink church, Jade Emperor Pagoda…
- + The local areas: Local village, Dist 7, Binh Thanh Dist…Read moreMore about Ho Chi Minh City
2
Binh Quoi Village
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Saigon Eco Village: This place is very famous with local people for picnic and fishing at weekend. I will introduce to you how they grow the rice, how they catch a fish but in Saigon city (This is an unseen part of Saigon). We will enjoy a cup of coffee or local beer with Vietnamese style here.
- Read moreMore about Binh Quoi Village
3
The Independence Palace
Stop: 45 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Independence Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it's a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. 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.
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4
Emperor Jade Pagoda
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
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.Read moreMore about Emperor Jade Pagoda
5
People's Committee Building
Stop: 10 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
The People’s Committee Building Saigon in central Ho Chi Minh City features well-preserved French colonial architecture in a spacious garden landscape. Originally constructed as a hotel in 1898 by French architect Gardes, it now serves as a city hall and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Occupying the end of Nguyen Hue walking promenade, it has three buildings with embossed statues of animals and people, intricate bas-reliefs on the walls, as well as a statue of Ho Chi Minh in front of the main building.Read moreMore about People's Committee Building
6
Ben Thanh Market
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 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.
- Read moreMore about Ben Thanh Market
This concludes the tour.
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