Nice experience, very customer-oriented company fast and easy booking, very fast reaction. Mr. Bien a well-prepared guide and enthusiastic. You should try this experience.
Ho Chi Minh City Layover Tour with Airport Transfers
8-Hour Tour
Private Groups
Kid-Friendly
Maximise your layover in Ho Chi Minh City with an unforgettable 8-hour adventure through the vibrant streets. This whirlwind tour is designed to give you a taste of Saigon’s dynamic culture, all within the perfect timeframe. Enjoy airport pick-up and drop-off at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Perfect for travellers with limited time!
This Tour Includes Visits To...
The City's Biggest Flower Market
The Beautiful Thien Hau Temple
The War Remnants Museum
Notre-Dame Cathedral
General Post Office
Reunification Palace
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Tour Details
Price
From $45 per person
- 1 person: $187
- 2 people: $104 per person
- 3 people: $87 per person
- 4 people: $68 per person
- 5 people: $58 per person
- 6-9 people: $52 per person
- 10+ people: $45 per person
Please note – Children up to 3 years old are free of charge, while children 3-11 years old will be required to pay 75% of the adult rate. Please see our FAQs page for further pricing details.
Season
We operate all year round, except for Vietnamese New Year. Contact us for more details.
Trip specifications
This private tour typically lasts 8 hours, but we can tailor the duration to suit your interests. We can accommodate groups of up to 40 guests; however, for the best experience, we recommend keeping the group size to 15. Please let us know if you’re looking for special group rates.
Pick-up & drop-off
We will collect and return you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Included
- All Entrance Fees
- All Taxes
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Two Bottles of Water
- English-Speaking Guide
- Full Lunch – please note we can cater to any dietary requirements upon request.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Booking fees
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Insect Repellent
- Light Jacket
What to wear
Please be sensitive to the local customs and ensure you dress respectfully. Loose, free-flowing clothing is preferred given we will be visiting local communities. Knees and shoulders should be covered when you visit religious sites.
Itinerary
You will be welcomed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport by our tour guide and driver, then transferred to the city centre.
Let’s Embark On This Adventure!
Set out for a delightful stroll through the vibrant Ho Thi Ky Flower Market(opens in a new tab), the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. While wandering through its narrow, winding streets, you will experience the bustling daily life of local traders and be captivated by the fragrant scents and brilliant array of colours. After soaking in the market’s charm, continue your adventure by exploring Saigon’s Chinatown.
Explore Cho Lon – Saigon’s Chinatown
Step into Cho Lon, a bustling Chinatown with a rich history dating back to the late 1700s. This vibrant neighbourhood was founded by the Hoa people, an ethnic Chinese community, and is home to the stunning Thien Hau Temple. Adorned with intricate carvings, Thien Hau is considered one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Next, venture to the War Remnants Museum.
Dive Deep Into Vietnam’s History
The War Remnants Museum lies in the heart of the city centre. While the exhibits can be emotionally intense, they offer a powerful and insightful look into the Vietnam War. It is a valuable stop for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this conflict and its lasting impact.
Savour Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
After a thought-provoking visit to the museum, recharge with a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local eatery. Once you have fueled up on authentic flavours, it’s time to explore the Reunification Palace. This historic landmark played a pivotal role in Vietnamese history, and a visit here offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Admire Architectural Marvels
Next, visit the renowned Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office, where your expert guide will share the fascinating history of these iconic landmarks. You will also see the historic CIA building, famously associated with the departure of one of the last U.S. helicopters from Saigon in 1975.
Our tour will continue with a stroll through other notable Ho Chi Minh City highlights, including the Opera House, Hotel Continental, Rex Hotel, and City Hall, as well as a glimpse of the impressive Bitexco Financial Tower.
Make The Most Of Your Last Hours!
To conclude a fantastic day, we suggest visiting the Bitexco Financial Tower Sky Deck (optional – additional cost applies) for breathtaking panoramic views of the city from its observation deck. The final destination will be Ben Thanh Market(opens in a new tab), a lively spot where you can shop for local goods and sample traditional Vietnamese cuisine.
Our guide will drop you back to the airport in plenty of time for your departure. Be sure to give your wonderful guide a hug and ask for any final recommendations.
See What Our Guests are Saying
My husband and I really enjoyed the half day cyclo tour with Mr. Hung from Maika Tours! Mr. Hung is very knowledgeable about the city and history, having lived much of his life in Saigon, and he spoke passionately about the sights and his related experiences. Plus the cyclo (one for each of my husband and I) was an amazingly unique way to experience the city. Highly recommend this tour and Mr. Hung, and the bahn mi he got for us was amazing too!
The day was filled with interesting and enjoyable moments. The guide was friendly and helpful throughout.
We had been to Ho Chi Minh City before and this tour showed us all we had never seen.
The tour company was very helpful (it was like a friend by your side) throughout our Vietnam visit
We used this company in DaNang, Hoi An and Saigon and we’re please with all they provided
Our guide Chris and driver Tu were amazing. Chris is very knowledgeable and shares funny anecdotes about the sights. Tu got us to each of the sights quickly. It is highly recommended.
Great full day trip to all the major sights in Saigon. The guide Lang picked me up at my hotel at agreed time and the tour began.
Saw a lot of interesting places including places without tourists. So nice to be with a private guide. Temples, marketplaces, museums and a great lunch.
Thanks to both my driver and guide. You made this trip great. A lot of information about your country – past and present.
Can highly recommend this trip to all who want to get deep insight in Vietnam. And do try the Salt Coffee.
Our guide, Tan, was very knowledgeable and shared a ton of varied information. From Vietnam history to cultural and societal facts and nuggets, he entertained us for a full day. He was very attentive to our needs and regularly offered water and breaks from the heat. We went into sections only natives know. It was very enriching all around. What a fantastic day!
It was a wonderful day, I recommend you to experience it when you are in Ho Chi Minh City.
We started our great day by heading for a beautiful stroll through the pretty Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, the biggest in Ho Chi Minh City! We got to view the daily life of the city’s local traders while we navigated by Cyclo through the narrow winding streets of the market before we explore the Saigon Chinatown. I would recommend you to try Cyclo tour when you book this tour.
The tour guide, Mr Long is so friendly and knowledgeable.
I traveled to Vietnam by myself and scheduled a full day private tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Maika Tours. Nam was my travel guide and did a great job showing me around, hitting all the main sites, while also taking me to non-touristy parts so I could get a more authentic experience. Nam was very professional and did his best to make sure that I was enjoying the tour. I enjoyed the tour so much that I decided to do another full day motorbike tour from HCM to the Mekong Delta with Nam the following day. That was also a great experience. I got a chance to see the country side while we stopped periodically along the way to take pics. Although I was a little nervous at first since I had never rode on a motorbike before, I was able to relax and enjoy the ride once we got out of the HCM City limits. All in all, it was another great day and I would highly recommend both tours.
Our day long tour of Ho Chi Minh City was a terrific experience. Our guide (Nam) and our driver met us in the hotel lobby as agreed upon. The vehicle was a very comfortable Mitsubishi van with ample room. They had cold water and wet wipes as well. The tour took us down local alleyways where we saw the flower market, local food sellers, etc. We went to many many sites of historical relevance; too many to list here. Lunch was multi course and very good quality. All entry fees, coffees, and lunch were included in the price of the tour. After all of this they returned us to our hotel. I highly recommend this tour.
I only had 14 hours in Ho Chi Minh City as a solo female traveler between 2 overnight flights and I cannot say enough good things about this tour. All communication ahead of time was clear and easy and Mr Tan, my tour guide, was delightful! He and the driver took care of everything from pickup, lots of cold water, luggage and drop off. I loved seeing the local markets and areas as well as going for Vietnamese coffee and lunch! They took me to all of the tourist spots as well and arranged entry to everything. But my favorite was definitely the local side and feeling like I made a new Vietnamese friend. Thanks for you taking such good care of me, Tan!
Our city tour was wonderful. Tán is a wonderful tour guide. Very attentive, knowledgeable and fun. The rickshaw ride through Ho Chi Minh City was an amazing , once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend!!
