Vietnam · GUIDED

15 Guided Tours in Vietnam to Build a Day Around

26 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho and the first taste of delta life
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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

1.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,192 reviews · from $18Our pick

Spend about eight hours escaping Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho and Ben Tre. Cruise past floating homes, ride a narrow canal by rowboat, visit Vinh Trang Temple, taste fruit and honey tea, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch. Guides such as David, Theo, and Hai are known for bringing energy and local insight to the day.

“Loved it. Family all enjoyed it..... the tour host was amazing and very interactive Got to see alot of scenary. Highly recommended”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha brings you into Hanoi’s food culture
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

2.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Start near Bát Sứ Street with bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream. Your English-speaking guide, such as Lucy, Selena, Mac, or Liam, explains the food and local life before arranged transport takes you to Train Street for egg coffee and, if timing allows, a train passing close by.

“V was an amazing guide and really made this tour special for us. As well as explaining the background of all the amazing food we tasted (make sure you arrive hungry!) he also talked to us about the history of the areas we walked through, and Vietnam itself. Finishing on Train Street was a truly memorable experience. Fantastic tour and highly recommended!”

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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience - Banh cuon, banh xeo, and the first taste of Hanoi
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Hanoi: Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

3.Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,479 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Kien, Trung, Mary, or Tom. Try 4 to 6 local dishes, including banh cuon, banh xeo, kem xoi, and dry pho, then finish with a drink beside Train Street as you wait for the train.

“I really enjoyed the tour and was very pleased with our tour guide. He was charismatic and was able to show us many new aspects of vietnamese cuisine! We really recommend this tour😊”

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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi - Mua Cave and the climb to the viewpoint
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Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

4.Ninh Binh Full-Day Small Group of 9 Guided Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,422 reviews · from $85Top rated

Travel from Hanoi in a group of no more than nine, climb Mua Cave for wide views, cycle through rice fields, take a sampan through Tam Coc, and visit Hoa Lu. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch, entrance fees, water, ponchos, umbrellas, and transport included. Guides such as Felix, Bruce Lee, Nien, and QA are frequently requested.

“It was a lovely tour with a very engaged and friendly guide. A perfect way to see Ninh Binh in a day”

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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho and the first taste of delta life
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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

5.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,086 reviews · from $18

Spend about nine hours exploring the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Vinh Trang Temple, cruise near My Tho, ride a sampan through palm-lined waterways, taste tropical fruit, enjoy live music, and eat Vietnamese lunch. Guides such as Son, Viet, Tommy, and Kevin have earned warm praise for their humor and clear explanations.

“Everything was really beautiful and perfect, totally according to the description. The transport was safe and nice, the guide was friendly and shared so many interesting curiosities about the culture, history and language. The food was amazing! Thank you for the experience!”

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Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour - First bowl: dry chicken pho with a family recipe
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Hanoi: Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

6.Michelin Guide Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 961 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $19

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with guides such as Khan, Chris, Olaf, or Penelope, stopping for dry chicken pho, crispy eel glass noodles, bun cha, and egg coffee. The tour stays close to local food culture and can include a water puppet show, Train Street visit, or foot spa depending on the option you book.

“Justin was an awesome guide. He explained all the dishes, got us safely across the streets and taught us about the history of the food.”

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Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group - The Old Quarter route and its small food stops
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Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group

7.Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 734 reviews · from $25

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Ha, Tai, Lam, or Anna, stopping at small eateries and street stalls for dishes including bun cha, pho, banh mi, egg coffee, and fresh beer. The four-hour tour serves at least six or seven tastings, adapts to dietary needs, and keeps groups to six people.

“Ha was a great guide! I have learned a lot about Hanoi but especially about the (street) food and the restaurants. We had fantastic food and I met some very nice other guests. I surely recommend this tour.”

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Phu Quoc: 3 Island Tour by Boat with Guide - Starting in Duong Dong between 8:15 and 8:30
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Phu Quoc: 3 Island Tour by Boat with Guide

8.3 Island Tour by Boat with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 658 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Join Johns Tours from Duong Dong for an eight-hour boat trip to Xuong or Buom Island, Gam Ghi, and May Rut Trong. You will snorkel at two coral sites, eat lunch on board, then spend about 90 minutes at a white-sand lagoon. Guides such as Huy, Viet, and Tuan are known for clear instructions and good group care.

“We were sure if we wanted to do this tour, but after much review we decided. The tour is well worth the money. The snorkeling was short and water is not clear. Loved the camaraderie with others on the tour. The food was a lot and good. We choose vegan.”

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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group - Starting at Ha Giang Odyssey Hostel
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Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

9.Ha Giang Tour 3-Day-2-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · from $270

Ride the Ha Giang Loop over three days with an English-speaking guide, easy rider option, and groups capped at 10. Expect Quan Ba, Tham Ma Pass, the Hmong King Palace, Ma Pi Leng, the Nho Que River, Du Gia, and Lung Tam weaving village, with meals, fuel, water, bikes, and attraction tickets included.

“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”

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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide - Entering the Ancient House near Silver Street
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Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

10.Hanoi Old Quarter Private Walking Tour with Student Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews

Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local student guide for three to four hours. You’ll visit Hoan Kiem Lake, an old Vietnamese house, Kim Ngan Temple, and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Guides such as Mia, Quang, Louisa, David, and Moon tailor the route to your interests, with hotel pickup and drop-off included within the Old Quarter.

“We had a great time with Ryan who took us to excellent places. The train street is a unique experience!”

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Ha Giang Tour 4 Day-3-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group - Day two: Tham Ma Pass, the Hmong King Palace, and Lung Cu
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Ha Giang Tour 4 Day-3-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

11.Ha Giang Tour 4 Day-3-Night, English Speaking Guide, Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 562 reviews · from $170

This four-day Ha Giang loop leaves from Ha Giang City at 8:00 am and returns to the same point. You ride with an English-speaking guide, by semi-automatic motorbike or Easy Rider, through mountain passes, caves, Hmong villages, Dong Van, Lung Cu, Ma Pi Leng, Nho Que River, and Du Gia. Tom and Tien have guided some departures.

“I had a great loop with Tom and Tien. They had lots of activities planned along the way and made the loop enjoyable for our small group. The home stays were great as well as lunches and dinners. This will be one of the heights of my trip and something you don’t want to miss out on.”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - The 7:30 am start from District 1
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

12.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup in District 1. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the documentary, command center, bunkers, smoke-free stove, and tunnel area. Guides such as Kevin, Kyle, and Thang are praised for clear, lively explanations. Tapioca, tea, water, and entrance tickets are included.

“Kyle was a great guide with lots of interesting facts. His English was very good to follow. The tunnels themselves are really interesting, must visit if you’re in Vietnam!”

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Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exclusive Experience with Pick Up - The 60-kilometer ride from Ho Chi Minh City
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Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exclusive Experience with Pick Up

13.Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exclusive Experience with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 439 reviews · from $25

Travel about 60 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking local guide. Expect a documentary, tunnel rooms, trap doors, bomb craters, handmade weapons, pandan tea, and tapioca. Groups are limited to 12, with morning and afternoon departures.

“Awesome guide and a must see to better understand the resilience of the vietnamese people and the challenges for the Usa soldiers”

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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch - Meeting your guide in Sapa between 9:00 and 9:30
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From Sapa: 1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

14.1-Day Guided Trek to Lao Chai & Ta Van with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 416 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Meet your guide in Sapa between 9:00 and 9:30 AM for a 12-kilometer trek through rice terraces, streams, bamboo paths, and Black Hmong and Zay villages. You’ll eat lunch in Lao Chai, learn about village life, and see traditional incense-making in Ta Van. Guides include Giang, Toan, Li, and others.

“Giang was the most amazing tour guide (and friend) I have ever met. Very smart and knowledgeable. She speaks very well, caring, kind and fun. Highly recommended. Top of the line. Hope to see you again one day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Walking Tour with Local Guide - Starting at 95 Phan Chu Trinh Street
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Walking Tour with Local Guide

15.Hoi An Ancient Town – Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 2h 30m · from $14

Walk Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed old town in a group of no more than 10 with English-speaking guides such as Trung or Duy. Visit temples, assembly halls, heritage homes, museums, the Japanese-covered bridge, and the market, then enjoy local tea or dessert. Bring 120,000 VND in cash for the town entrance ticket.

“Day was great, I have learned a lot about the history and life in Hoi An!”

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Where to go, and what to do when you get there

Pick a stretch of water, a road, or a kitchen.

On the water

Ha Long CruisesNinh BinhThe MekongBasket BoatsDinner Cruises

On two wheels

Hai Van PassThe Ha Giang LoopJeeps & VespasCyclingHanoi by Motorbike

At the table

Street FoodCooking ClassesEgg CoffeeMarketsWorkshops

Older Vietnam

Cu Chi TunnelsThe Hue CitadelMy SonHoi An Ancient TownWater Puppets