The 8 Best Historical Tours in Vietnam

1.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. A limousine, entrance fees, bottled water, lunch at Mesdames Linh Cuisine, and an English-speaking guide are included. The group is capped at 19 people.

“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Activities were great and the sightseeing exceptional. The buffet lunch was delicious with plenty of choices”

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2.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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3.Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · from $469

Spend two days and one night aboard Heritage Binh Chuan in Lan Ha Bay, with full-ocean-view cabins, meals, kayaking, bamboo boating, Dark and Bright Cave, Vovinam, and onboard art and music. English-speaking staff include an experience manager and cruise director, with Sam, Jack, Chris, Ashley, Sara, Ethan, and Sally among the named crew praised for friendly service.

“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private motorbike guide, stopping at the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Opera House, Nguyen Hue Street, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a wartime weapons bunker. Guides may include Minh, Ai, Justin, Jus, Navin, or Billy. Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“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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5.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $33

Spend four hours behind a local guide on a private motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City. Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, a former Viet Cong weapons cellar, a wet market, Chinatown, and an ancient temple. Coffee and snacks are extra, while helmets, fuel, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“This is my first time on a scooter. So I was a bit nervous especially in a city with millions of scooter. Teo reassure me that it is safe and to be fair, he drives very safe. The tour is exactly what’s outlined on the itineraries and it is great to learn more history of Vietnam war eras.”

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6.Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $25

Ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with a local driver on this four-hour historical scooter tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French colonial landmarks, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a secret wartime weapons cellar. Guides such as Red, Tin, Jessie, Satenra, and Sahil have received praise, while a female Ao Dai rider can be requested at least six hours ahead.

“We had a great time and learned about Vietnam’s history from Tin and Jessie. They both made us feel safe on the motorbikes and was the best way to see the historical sights and getting through the busy roads. I highly recommend this tour!”

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7.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $19

Spend about six hours visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City. Your English-speaking guide explains the tunnel network, wartime traps, underground life, and the Vietnamese perspective on the war. You can crawl through a short tunnel section, taste tapioca with pandan tea, and try rifle shooting for an added fee. Guides may include Bao or Son.

“Pros - Very good tour of the tunnels with lots of good information. The site is set up well for tourists. Pick up was on time and bus was comfortable. Cons - no need to stop along the way at the disabled artists store, the time would better speRead more”

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8.Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $41

Spend about 10 hours escaping Ho Chi Minh City for Vung Tau. With an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, entrance fees, Christ Statue views, the White Palace, Whale Temple, and roughly 35 to 40 minutes at the beach, this is a compact coastal day with plenty of road time.

“This tour was great, great sights, yummy lunch, beautiful beach, Nikki is an INCREDIBLE guide. Can't recommend more!”

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