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“Mr.mingo was so gentle… good guy…. Everything was amazing and we shot too with ak-47 😍”
Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, guided walk through Viet Cong tunnel networks, and optional AK-47 shooting.
“There was little or no information provided regarding the background or culture of Vietnam in spite of a long journey there and back However the worst aspect was that despite being promised that we would be dropped off at the starting point we were dropped off in an area which we had zero orientation. We…”
9-hour Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with sampan canals, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Ben Tre coconut village, and vegan lunch.
“An excellent adventure hosted by a wonderful guide. Thanks again BEO!”
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.
“The Mekong Delta tour was amazing! We explored the lush waterways, visited local villages, and got a real taste of life along the river. The boat ride was peaceful, and the cultural stops were fascinating. A must-do for anyone looking to experience the authentic charm of Vietnam’s countryside!”
Crawl the Cu Chi tunnels, see wartime traps, taste cassava, and learn the Ho Chi Minh Trail story from an English guide in HCMC.
“Tommy was great and really knowledgeable of the tunnels. He was very polite and remembered everyone’s names. Would recommend this tour”
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.
“Our family of 4 had a great tour with Vejo from the Street Food Man. He took us to District 3 & 10 and spoke about the Vietnamese culture while we feasted on local foods. Each tasty bite was prepared fresh for us as we learned how to eat iRead more”
Private Ho Chi Minh City night motorbike street-food tour with pickup, English-speaking drivers, and a full dinner of tastings across districts.
“My wife and I had an amazing experience traversing around the city and getting to know more about the local culture and eats. Thuy and Sandy were extremely friendly, outgoing, passionate, and knowledgeable about the history of Ho Chi Minh City and how it has shaped its cuisine. This tour is a must for anyone…”
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.
“Wow! This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Tan, shared SO much history and background regarding Cu Chi and Vietnam in the 19th and 20th centuries - I was transfixed by it all! To see and learn about this history firsthand is truly an incredible experience and he made it very easy and pleasant for…”
A Saigon scooter tour with student drivers and great guides. Hit big French landmarks, then slip into local markets and hidden pagodas.
“In treating your, you see a different side of Ho Chi Minh City. My guide was Xinh/Helen and she was awesome.”
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.
“The experience was amazing and totally worth it! You'll discover foods that otherwise you won't taste by yourself! Highly recommend! Daniel and Lucas were amazing guides and took great care of ourselves!”
Scooter through Saigon highlights and Chinatown, with small-group local guides, safe licensed drivers, and an optional food tasting route in 3–4 hours.
“We had the most amazing experience on the first day of our visit to Ho Chi Min. I can only recommend it. We are the family of 4 with our youngest being 12. We were a bit concerned how it will work but the girls were so thoughtful and kind and the entire ride felt…”
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.
“We organised, very knowledgeable, super friendly staff, food was strange, transport was excellent, clean”
Open-top U.S. Army jeep in Saigon for a 4-hour private tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Jade Pagoda, Ben Thanh.
“Well worth it, our guide was very knowledgeable about everything we asked. Great tour. Wonderful way to enjoy the city.”
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.
“The tour was generally just okay. Highlights: The local musicians were great, as were the women that rowed our boats through the palm forest. I did not appreciate the caged snakes at the ready for photos, the emphasis on snake wine, and the sense of humor of our guide.”
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.
“This was a great night trip. Lasted about 45 minutes!!!!”
The whole city, and every day trip beyond the ring road.
