HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best city tours in Saigon. What each one is actually like on the day, what it costs, and the operator you go with.
Cu Chi Tunnels day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: crawl wartime passages, learn guerrilla tactics, optional gun range, great value.
Most Popular“Tour was great, much thanks to our amazing guide Simon. He was very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend this tour and you’ll be lucky if you get Simon as your guide.”
Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, guided walk through Viet Cong tunnel networks, and optional AK-47 shooting.
“We were extremely disappointed and offended by the attitude of our guide, Thuan. He was very disrespectful in his presentation and consistently smiled and laughed at the way his patriots tortured and killed the Americans. He spoke exRead more”
9-hour Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with sampan canals, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Ben Tre coconut village, and vegan lunch.
“Hai was a great guide. bus had AC and was comfortable. Great sample of local culture and unique area.”
Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City: motorboat and row-boat rides, Vinh Trang Temple, My Tho, Ben Tre, local lunch for $18.
“We had an amazing day thanks to the beat guide Thuan. He made everything possible for us to feel special. The tour itself is well balanced with enough time to explore and enjoy all the different places, including eating locally produced hoRead more”
Crawl the Cu Chi tunnels, see wartime traps, taste cassava, and learn the Ho Chi Minh Trail story from an English guide in HCMC.
“The whole trip was very interesting. The guide gave us lots of information and was very friendly.”
Private 4-hour night walk in Ho Chi Minh City with taxi pickup, a personal guide, and lots of street food plus beer and rice wine.
“We did a private street food evening walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City with Aaron (Khuong) and it was hands down the best food tour of our trip. He took us to local spots around District 3, places we would’ve never found on our own and every dish was great. We did three private…”
Private Ho Chi Minh City night motorbike street-food tour with pickup, English-speaking drivers, and a full dinner of tastings across districts.
“I absolutely loved my private food tour! Albert and Hou were amazing guides — so knowledgeable about the city and its history. They were both incredibly kind, polite, and made the experience feel so personal and fun. The food was absoluteRead more”
Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City: 5.5-hour guided trip with entrance included, optional shooting range nearby, and a return sandwich for $39.
“We had a great time visiting the tunnels, learned a lot about the history, guerrilla tactics and survival skills of this brave people. Our guide, An, was very organised and knew a lot about the history and culture of, even got us a great sandwich at the end. Would definitely recommend to anyone willing to…”
A Saigon scooter tour with student drivers and great guides. Hit big French landmarks, then slip into local markets and hidden pagodas.
“Thi and Lona were engaging and knowledgable guides. Looked after our safety and comfort, taking time for us to enjoy the stops along the way. They showed us the city highlights that we may have missed on our own, and told us the history and storey of each monument, building or temple. Wizzing through the…”
Scooter through Saigon for 11 tastings, including a mini Bánh xèo cooking class, Bánh mì, Bún Bò Huế, and sweet caramel flans in 4 hours.
“Dan was the best.. got to eat and c places I haven’t had b4 highly recommend Dan!”
Scooter through Saigon highlights and Chinatown, with small-group local guides, safe licensed drivers, and an optional food tasting route in 3–4 hours.
“Best tour in Vietnam. Our guide Luan was brilliant. Very knowledgable and we learnt so much. And his “Wolf Gang” of Scooter drivers made sure we were safe on the scooters everywhere we went. I would definirexommend Luan and his Wolf Gang to anyone that comes to Saigon.”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Pagoda, My Tho boats and sampan, Ben Tre lunch, orchards, and folk music.
“Our guide was Tring. She was absolutely amazing. She went out of her way to ensure that all of our needs were met and that we had enough time at each activity. What an amazing experience!”
Open-top U.S. Army jeep in Saigon for a 4-hour private tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Jade Pagoda, Ben Thanh.
“Excellent tour. Fantastic driver and tour guide. Hit all the necessary locations. Perfectly timed for a half day.”
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with a small-group guide, Vinh Trang Temple, boat rides, lunch, and entrance fees for $18.
“They had the wrong phone number and I got on the wrong tour after I contacted them and they was like sorry you missed the tour and have to reschedule. After showing them the messages and even showing them that they had the wRead more”
Hop on and off Saigon’s Red and Blue buses for French-colonial sights, markets, pagodas, and major museums, with free Wi-Fi and audio.
“The route is good and cover major places in District 1 and District 5. The stops need to be clearly indicated in some spots (ex: Independence Palace)”
The whole city, and every day trip beyond the ring road.
