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15 Best Historical Tours In Ho Chi Minh City

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The 15 best historical tours in Saigon. What each one is actually like on the day, what it costs, and the operator you go with.

15 Best Historical Tours In Ho Chi Minh City

For the full picture of what is bookable, happytovisit.com ranks the top 15 Ho Chi Minh City tours by review, and Vietnam’s official tourism site has the museum opening hours.

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - What You’ll Actually See at Cu Chi Tunnels: Film, Command Center, Bunkers
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

1.From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour with hotel pickup, English guide, documentary, tunnels exhibits, and a small food stop for $14.

Most Popular 5.0

“A great half day trip! We set off on time and the van was very comfortable. Service was excellent from Quyen. Thang was very welcoming and so knowledgeable! We really enjoyed seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning all about the history. Would definitely recommend!”

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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Price and what you’re actually paying for
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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

2.Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

Saigon afternoon scooter tour with hotel pickup and private guide. Zip the French Quarter, visit key museums and pagodas, and more.

5.0

“We had an amazing time seeing the city of Saigon. Our tour guide Minh and Ai was amazing, fun, knowledge and detail on the history of Vietnam. I highly recommend the city tour with them. Will definitely refer friends and family and we will come back in4 the future and do a different tour”

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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - The Cu Chi tunnel network: why the architecture feels so strange
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

3.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

Cu Chi Tunnels day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, English guide, tapioca snack, tunnel crawl, and optional AK-47 shooting.

5.0

“Two kids 5 and 9 found it interesting and exhilarating. The traps were a particular high point for the eldest. I loved going through the whole tunnel complex and my claustrophobic partner enjoyed the history and context of the place. The tour guide was brilliant had answers to all our questions as well as great…”

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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown - Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior: French-Lined Streets Without the Museum Feeling
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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

4.Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

Small-group Ho Chi Minh City tour with Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and a river water-bus to Cho Lon. Lunch included.

5.0

“We saw the highlights of Saigon, travelling by air conditioned minivan between. The guide was adequate but heavily accented English made him hard to understand at times. Also, he could have provided more commentary on the city and lifestyle as we travelled between stops. There was too much time spent on shopping opportunities.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day - Cu Chi Tunnels with an English guide: what gets made clear
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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day

5.Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day

Half-day guided Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with an English guide, optional tunnel crawl, and included snacks for about $16.

4.6

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, our guide Khoa provided us with so much information and history relevant to the Vietnam war! He went above and beyond and dropped us off closer to the War Remnants Museum after the tour so we could continue our exploration. We enjoyed the time frame of the morning tour as…”

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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food - Saigon Central Post Office and the French-era museum building
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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food

Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour - Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites - Private guide advantage: fewer crowds, more real questions
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

7.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

Private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with a dedicated English guide, rice paper village, snacks, and entrance tickets.

5.0

“Our first time in Vietnam and we wanted to dive into its history—this tour was the best decision we made. Chris was incredible: knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about his country, culture, and history. He turned learning intRead more”

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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown - Morning Start at Independence Palace and French-Era Icons
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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

8.Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

Full-day Ho Chi Minh City tour: Independence Palace, French colonial landmarks, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, and Saigon River waterbus views.

4.6

“Our guide Thuyen was fantastic. Her knowledge was extensive and she happily answered questions, even ones unrelated to the place we were visiting. The tour covered many sights but allowed adequate time to look around. Lunch was delicious! Would recommend this tour.”

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour - The Afternoon Option: Cho Lon, Thien Hau Pagoda, and a Saigon River Waterbus
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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour

9.From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour

A focused half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City, mixing French-era landmarks, war history, markets, and a Saigon River waterbus skyline ride.

4.7

“I chose this tour because I had limited time in Ho Chi Minh City, and overall it turned out to be a pleasant experience. However, there were a few organizational issues worth mentioning. The pickup was about 30–40 minutes late, which I understand may have been influenced by Friday afternoon traffic. Still, starting the pickups…”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour - Price and what you actually get for $36
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Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour

10.Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour

A four-hour Ho Chi Minh City history and culture tour with the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre Dame landmarks, Chinatown pagoda, and lacquerware.

4.5

“Our guide Boa and our driver Nam were the best so I hope I e spelled their names correctly. Friendly, professional, and engaging. The stops along the tour were neither too short or two long. Boa's knowledge and English were very helpful and appreciated. We were both able to walk away having learned many new…”

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Ho Chi Minh City Private City Tour – History, Culture, Local Life - Thích Quảng Đức Monument: a memorial you can’t walk past
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Ho Chi Minh City Private City Tour – History, Culture, Local Life

11.Ho Chi Minh City Private City Tour – History, Culture, Local Life

Private Ho Chi Minh City tour with English guide: War Remnants Museum, Thích Quảng Đức, secret bunker, markets, pagoda, colonial sights. 4 hrs.

5.0

“This tour was great. I had an early morning arrival and was waiting for my hotel checkin so booked this. The guide was super sweet and understanding. He knew I needed coffee and slow travel more than covering all the stops. He was more than willing to cover these stops but we stopped and got…”

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Cu Chi Tunnels by Jeep The Ultimate Off-Road War History Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels: what you learn underground (and why it sticks)
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Cu Chi Tunnels by Jeep The Ultimate Off-Road War History Tour

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon History 1 Day Tour - The Saigon Reset: Lunch Pho and a Breather in the Middle of the Day
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Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon History 1 Day Tour

Ho Chi Minh: Historical City Scooter Tour - From the Notre-Dame Cathedral Look-Alike to the Post Office That Lives On
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Ho Chi Minh: Historical City Scooter Tour

14.Ho Chi Minh: Historical City Scooter Tour

Private 4-hour scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s best landmarks and local neighborhoods, including museums, markets, coffee, and Chinatown.

4.8

“Great fun , exciting . We felt extremely safe the whole time . We saw “off the beaten track” places we would never have found alone Son & Sunny were very knowledgable and spoke English very well”

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HCMC: English or German War History Tour: Tunnels & Museums - Pickup, group size, and comfort in a 9-hour schedule
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HCMC: English or German War History Tour: Tunnels & Museums

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