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Top 15 Private Tours in Vietnam

56 tours  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Riding through Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

1.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45Our pick

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide such as Long, Ted, or Phuc. Ride by motorbike or choose car and walking, then taste dishes such as bun bo Hue, banh mi, sugar cane drink, noodles, pancakes, and sweet soup. Hotel pickup and a vegetarian option are available.

“Our Guide, Ted, was amazing. He led us through alley ways and talked about the history of Saigon and pointed out significant buildings. The food we ate was amazing and authentic. Ted taught us the correct way of eating certain foods Read more”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Bo la lot and local noodle dishes
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

2.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend four private hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide such as Aaron, Anna, Vejo, Harry, or Thuy. Ride by taxi to districts beyond the tourist center, then walk between food stops for banh xeo, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, desserts, beer, and rice wine. Pickup is offered in selected central districts.

“A really great evening out in Saigon. We got to visit restaurants that we would never otherwise have visited. Anna was a brilliant guide with lots of information about the different food we we trying. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Saigon”

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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony - Tra Bau: kayaking, swimming, or the Jacuzzi
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Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

3.Doris Cruise 5 star cruise 2 days visiting Halong Bay Lan Ha Bay private balcony

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,338 reviews · from $235

Spend two days aboard Doris Cruise exploring Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay from Hanoi. You can kayak or swim at Tra Bau, row through Dark and Bright Cave, join tai chi and a cooking class, and relax on a private balcony. Staff members including Emily, Mona, and Jessica have been praised for attentive service and help with special food requests.

“Mona was really helpful and sweet with us and food was excellent in quality. We like our guide mona the most ❤️. View was excellent. Rooms were great and luxurious. We felt best here . And our guide Mona was really cooperative and sweet . Management was really great .”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - District 3 opens the evening with local streets
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

4.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Spend four evening hours riding behind an English-speaking local guide through Ho Chi Minh City. Taste street food, seafood, coconut desserts, drinks, and regional favorites while visiting Districts 3, 4, 5, and 10, a flower market, an apartment pagoda, and the Saigon River. Pickup, helmets, rain ponchos, and photos are included.

“10/10 motorbike food tour. I went on the tour last night with my family and it was amazing. Thuy and her team were super accommodating, really informative and most importantly, everyone was so lovely and the food was great. We were STUFFED!!!”

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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option - What happens at the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

5.Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,885 reviews · from $19

Spend about seven hours visiting Ben Duoc, the quieter Cu Chi tunnel site outside Ho Chi Minh City. An English-speaking guide such as Jack, Bac, or Tommy explains wartime life, then you can crawl through selected tunnels, see hidden entrances, and visit a nearby rubber plantation. Choose the $19 bus tour or VIP limousine option with lunch.

“We had a fantastic tour. It was well organised and the guide was brilliant. The tunnels were the highlight and my adult sons loved the shooting range. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An (1Way|Loop) - Suoi Mo Waterfall and the best midday break
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Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

6.Easy Rider private tour via Hai Van pass from Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An (1Way|Loop)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,542 reviews · from $55

You ride pillion with a local English-speaking driver from Hue to Da Nang and Hoi An, or in reverse. Expect Tam Giang Lagoon, Suoi Mo Waterfall, Lang Co Beach, the Hai Van Pass, Dragon Bridge, and Marble Mountains. Guides such as Quang, Tuong, Trung, An, and Quynh are known for careful riding and helpful local context, though guide assignments vary.

“We absolutely loved this trip. Our guide Monkey was excellent supported by his colleague Hue. They were very safe and made us feel comfortable on the bikes. We had lots of interesting stopovers including a welcome swim in a clean and clear spring. Great seafood lunch at the beach and so much to see along the way from a motorbike. Monkey made our day fun with his sense of humour and was a great guide. We would highly recommend this trip. If the sun is out I would recommend wearing something to protect yourself from the heat and sun.”

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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City - Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
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Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

7.Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,251 reviews

Spend 3 to 5 hours with a private student guide such as Huyen, Hanni, Anna, or Flora, shaping your Hanoi walk around your interests. Expect hotel pickup in the Old Quarter, major sights, local history, street-level advice, and help crossing busy roads. Entry fees, food, drinks, and transport cost extra.

“Make sure you wear appropriate clothing for the temples and mausoleum and such. Also need enough cash for your guests and guide for the attractions. Most of the temples and mausoleum only take cash”

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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep - The War Remnants Museum requires time and attention
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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

8.Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,164 reviews · from $71

Spend four hours touring Ho Chi Minh City in a private open-top U.S. Army Jeep. Visit the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and more. Guides such as Hoa, Kent, Ken, Kim, and Hao are praised for clear English, local insight, and good humor.

“An educational tour with the fun of riding a jeep. Our guide took our picture at every location we visited.”

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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie - Meeting your guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

9.Private Hanoi Street Food Walking Tour With Real Foodie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · from $36

Start at your Old Quarter hotel with a private foodie guide such as Minh, Bao, Mai, or Linh. Over three hours, sample about ten Vietnamese dishes at street stalls and family-run eateries, then finish with Hanoi egg coffee at the original Cafe Giảng. Your guide can adjust the menu for vegetarian, vegan, kosher, or gluten-free diets.

“I enjoyed an amazing private food tour with the best guide (Linh) I could of wished for. Linh was friendly, considerate, professional and very knowledgeable of all aspects of the food scene and the city in general. She tailored the tour to suit my specific interests ensuring I got the maximum experience and enjoyment out of the tour. This food tour was the highlight of my trip to Hanoi and I would highly recommend it, especially with Linh.”

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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat - Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner Island
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PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

10.PRIVATE TOUR HALONG BAY ONE DAY with Cave, Kayaking, Bamboo Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,007 reviews · from $160

Leave Hanoi at 8:30 for a 9 to 11-hour private Halong Bay outing. Cruise among limestone islands, visit Thien Cung Cave, stop at Fighting Cocks and Incense Burner islands, and kayak or ride a bamboo boat through quiet lagoons. Guides may include Hai, Robert, Gam, Jacky, or Lyn.

“Jacky gave our family of 9 a wonderful experience! We loved visiting HaLong Bay, the caves, kayaking & bamboo boat ride and one of the highlights was the most delicious lunch aboard the private boat. The family-owned boat was beautiful and they were very hospitable.”

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Ha Giang Loop 3D/2N Private Room+Free Dorm Hotel 1N before tour - Day two: Ma Pi Leng Pass and the Nho Que River
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Ha Giang Loop 3D/2N Private Room+Free Dorm Hotel 1N before tour

11.Ha Giang Loop 3D/2N Private Room+Free Dorm Hotel 1N before tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 993 reviews · from $170

Spend three days riding the Ha Giang Loop from Ha Giang City, with an easy rider or a 110cc motorbike, local guides, meals, private-room accommodation, and a free dorm night before the tour. The route includes Quan Ba, Dong Van, Meo Vac, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River, Du Gia, and Lung Tam village.

“C'est sans aucun doute une expérience à faire au Vietnam. J'ai vraiment apprécié que nous soyons que mon copain et moi. Nous avons pu avancer à notre rythme sans avoir à suivre ou attendre plusieurs autres personnes. Il faut garder en tRead more”

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Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour - What you actually do underground
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Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

12.Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · from $50

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Cu Chi Tunnels with a personal English-speaking guide. Choose Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, watch a short wartime film, inspect traps and bomb craters, crawl through sections of tunnel, and try shooting firearms for an extra fee if you are over 18.

“We had Tam who was the best tour guide we have ever had. Very knowledgeable about the tunnels and also gave us advice on Vietnam in general during our drive to the tunnels. Highly recommend”

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Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter - The 45-minute ride into Hanoi
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Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter

13.Private transfer between Hanoi Airport (HAN) and Hanoi Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Noi Bai International Airport and your Hanoi Old Quarter hotel. Your driver meets you with a name sign, handles the luggage, and provides door-to-door service for up to two people. The ride takes about 45 minutes, with pickup available for arrivals or departures.

“Right on time, cordial driver, car very clean and comfortable. Safe driver as well and easy to locate at pick up point”

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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room - Day two: Ma Pi Leng Pass and the road to Du Gia
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High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

14.High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · from $265

Spend three days riding Ha Giang’s dramatic mountain roads with a licensed Easy Rider and English-speaking guide. Visit Quan Ba Heaven Gate, the Hmong King Palace, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Meo Vac, and Du Gia. Your $265 package includes a private room, meals, fuel, entrance fees, helmets, rain gear, and pickup around Ha Giang City.

“All the easy drivers were EXCELLENT drivers and made us feel safe. I’ve never been on a motorbike before, but I immediately felt safe and protected. We were a small group of 5 people along with the 5 drivers and we all got super close. Stunning views, amazing vibes with the group - truly a once in a lifetime experience!”

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour - The lacquer workshop rest stop
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour

15.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $59

Spend 6 to 7 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Ben Dinh Cu Chi Tunnels in a private car or minivan. Your English-speaking guide leads you through underground passages, traps, workshops, and wartime exhibits. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a personal itinerary are included. VIP bookings may add nuoc mia or a light meal.

“Mai was a very nice guide for this private tour. She was knowledgeable and efficiently maneuvered us through the crowds to maximize our tour time.”

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