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The 15 Best Tours in Vietnam

547 tours  ·  from $2 a head

Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, seventeen hundred miles of it, and a fortnight to spend. The 15 below are the days worth building the route around, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City - Morning or Afternoon - The ride from District 1 to Cu Chi
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Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City – Morning or Afternoon

1.Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City – Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,833 reviews · from $15Our pick

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon group tour. You’ll see trapdoors, kitchens, living areas, supply routes, and narrow tunnel sections, with guides such as Joe, Minh, Nelson, and Tuan praised for clear storytelling. District 1 pickup, entry, transport, and water are included.

“This Cu Chi Tunnels tour was incredibly eye-opening and challenged everything I learned in school and movies. Our guide, Tuan, a war veteran, was exceptional—patiently answering questions and filling in the gaps to paint a much more human, honest picture of what really happened.”

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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s public face
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Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

2.Hanoi Jeep Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vietnam Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,222 reviews · from $55

Ride through Hanoi in a vintage Vietnamese Army Jeep with an English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll see backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Train Street, Long Bien Bridge, and a local cafe, with food, drinks, coffee, and a rain poncho included. Guides such as Finn, Louis, Tuna, and Danny are praised for humor, history, and warm personal service.

“1000/10, highly recommend. Tung drove like a pro, Hoang knows EVERYTHING about Hanoi, smooth sailing and a great time from the get go. The historical facts were all super interesting and relevant. All of the spots were must sees with some hidden gems that we never would’ve found on our own. Really experienced the city. Hoang and Tung made it a wonderful experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey - Vinh Trang Pagoda and Its Three Cultural Influences
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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

3.Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13,132 reviews · 9 hours · from $16

Spend nine hours beyond Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Liêm, Thuan, Bo Han, or Theo. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise to Ben Tre, ride a sampan beneath coconut trees, taste local fruit and honey tea, enjoy lunch, and see coconut candy made.

“PHIL is a great tour guide, we enjoyed the tour very much, we learned and saw a lot, thank you”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike - Meeting your guide and getting comfortable on the scooter
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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

4.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28

Spend about four hours behind a licensed local driver, sampling Bún Bò Huế, bánh mì, bánh khọt, grilled banana, spring rolls, and dessert. You’ll visit the Thich Quang Duc Monument, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and Cambodian Market. Hotel pickup is available in Districts 1, 3, and 4, with female and vegetarian options.

“This was our favorite tour in Saigon by far. A food tour is the best way to get to know a new culture and this one exceeded our expectations. I’ve never ridden on a motorbike before and it was an amazing experience. I felt safe with my driver Lyly and it was so fun. The food was safe and super delicious. My favorite was the banana sticky rice and my husband and I both loved the Bahn Mi. Don’t hesitate to book this tour!”

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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi - Climbing 500 steps at Mua Cave
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Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

5.Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,761 reviews · from $79

Spend 11 hours exploring Ninh Binh with a small group of up to nine people. Visit Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, row through Tam Coc, cycle to Bich Dong Pagoda, and eat beside the Ngo Dong River. Guides such as May, Nien, Phong, and Leo are known for clear English, humor, and thoughtful pacing.

“Ninh Binh was an incredible place to experience, and this tour made it even better. If you want to explore Ninh Binh with the best guide (and someone who’s actually from there), don’t miss this tour. It was informative, perfectly paced, and she was such a kind and thoughtful person throughout. She’s also incredibly organized, which made everything feel easy and seamless 😊”

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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon - Getting there from Ho Chi Minh City
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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

6.Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,485 reviews · from $14

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a guided look at bunkers, traps, command rooms, kitchens, and underground life. Guides such as Bao, Phong, Khanh, Tommy, and Luna are praised for clear storytelling. You can sample tapioca, watch a documentary, and crawl through a short tunnel if you fit.

“Excellent tour with a brilliant guide, Lao. We learnt so much about both sides of the war which we wouldn’t otherwise have found out. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise - Swimming, Meal, Kayaking - What the $41 price covers
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Hanoi: Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

7.Ha Long Bay Day Cruise – Swimming, Meal, Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,415 reviews · from $41

Escape Hanoi for a full day in Ha Long Bay, traveling by modern bus and deluxe boat. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, swim or hike on Titop Island, and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch plus a sunset snack service. Guides such as Sunny, Alex, Ken, and Henry are frequently assigned.

“Sunny really showed all the places very well and his humorous is very funny and keep us very lively. Thank you Sunny.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour - The morning drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

8.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,328 reviews · from $33

See the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City in one packed day. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, crawl through tunnel sections with an English-speaking guide, eat a Vietnamese lunch, cruise by motorboat and sampan, and visit a bee house and coconut farm. Guides such as Dragon King, Lockie, and Vin are praised for lively storytelling.

“The tour was very thorough and our guide( Dragon King) was very knowledgeable, very professional and friendly. We covered a lot of ground and the history and reality of the Vietnam war, was harrowing and adds perspective to our 1st woRead more”

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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

9.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

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

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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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer - The road to My Tho and the value of lunch
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

10.Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,052 reviews · from $56

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta in about 10 hours. Expect wartime tunnels, a Vietnamese lunch, Mekong motorboat and sampan rides, tropical fruit, honey tea, and a small group of up to 16. Guides such as Jack, Ben, Vinh, and Phong are praised for clear English and lively storytelling.

“This was a brilliant day. Our tour guide Bac was so friendly, knowledgeable and so good with our 10yr old son. Highly recommend”

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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets - Choosing a showtime and seat category
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Hanoi: Water Puppet Show Tickets

11.Water Puppet Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7,029 reviews · 50 min · from $7

Reserve a 50-minute Hanoi Water Puppet Show before your visit, then exchange your voucher for a physical ticket at 31 Lo Su, 30 minutes before the performance. Choose a showtime and seat category, enjoy colorful puppets, folk stories, and live Vietnamese music, and add an audio guide at the theater for 50,000 VND.

“Loved water puppet show. Never seen anything like it. Very glad I decided to do this. Should be an experience on everyone’s list.”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike - Ba Dinh Square and Hanoi’s major sights
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Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

12.Hanoi Motorbike Tour: Food, Culture and Fun by Vintage Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,699 reviews · from $55

Ride as a passenger behind an experienced driver on a vintage motorbike, with guide support from names such as Louis, Seven, Oggy, and Mason. In 4.5 hours, you’ll see Hanoi’s backstreets, Ba Dinh Square, Long Bien Bridge, and Train Street, then eat at the Hàng Mắm café. Hotel pickup and food are included.

“I truly loved this experience. Even though I had never been in a motorcycle before, I felt super safe. The guides were super nice and the food at the end was fantastic. Thanks!”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour - Max 12 - Lunch and the road to My Tho
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

13.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,257 reviews · from $43

Spend about 11 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lam, Kiem, Jackie, or Hubert, exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels and cruising the Mekong Delta. You’ll crawl through a tunnel if you wish, eat Vietnamese lunch, ride a sampan, sample tropical fruit, visit a honey farm, and see coconut production.

“Tour guide Lam was the coolest dude. He spoke such good English and had so many interesting stories. He was such a nice guy. He taught us some Vietnamese phases and provided WiFi for the bus. The bus was so comfortable and there was 12 people on our tour. The Cu Chi tunnels were an amazing experience, the food after them was amazing also. We even got an opportunity to shoot some guns at the gun range too.”

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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

14.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 Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact - What You May Cook at Rose Kitchen
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Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

15.Hanoi Cooking Class: Culture, Local Market & Meaning CSR Impact

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,147 reviews · from $39

Rose Kitchen pairs a local market walk with hands-on cooking at a garden villa. With guides such as Maxie, Alex, Aroma, and Simon, you may prepare bun cha, spring rolls, mango salad, noodles, and vegetables, then eat what you make. Hotel pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, recipes, and vegetarian options are included.

“Wonderful foods, good explanations, entertaining guide and nice, small group. We had a mix-up with the meeting point but they worked with us and connected us with a group so we didn’t miss anything. Really appreciated that.”

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