Vietnam · TOURS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

The 15 Best Ho Chi Minh City Tours & Day Trips

135 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Saigon spends its mornings out of town and its evenings on a stool. These 15 cover the tunnels at Cu Chi, the long run into the delta and the food rides through District 1, with prices and how early each one leaves.

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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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

2.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

3.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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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

4.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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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

5.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

6.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

7.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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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

8.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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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Nguyen Trai Street, where the city keeps moving
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

9.Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,066 reviews · from $37

At 5:30 PM, an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver collect you for four hours of Saigon street food and night views. You ride through Districts 4 and 10, stop at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, sample bún thịt nướng, oysters, rice paper salad, barbecue, and vermicelli, then return by scooter. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead.

“Excellent tour. Experienced moped drivers. Recommend you are adventurous with food, however guides more than willing to adapt foods to tastes when possible. Very friendly tour guides (Charlie and Ellie) and really knowledgeable.”

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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

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

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

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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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour - Tapioca and Cake Half Day - The film and first look at the forest
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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

11.Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,375 reviews · from $21

Spend about seven hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can enter narrow passages, inspect trapdoors, see underground rooms, and taste tapioca with hot tea. Guides such as Hien, Long, Bao, and Thuy have led especially strong tours, though guide quality and snack service can vary.

“We recently did the half-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our tour guide, Bo, was exceptional - knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate about sharing the history and significance of the tunnels. Bo's guidance brought the experience to life, providing valuable insights and context to the underground network. I highly recommend the Cu Chi Tunnels and the half day was the perfect amount of time. We also booked the small group size (max. 12 people) which was a great decision as we were able to ask questions and could hear our guide easily.”

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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village - Vinh Trang Pagoda makes a calm first stop
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HCM: Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

12.Mekong Delta, My Tho & Ben Tre Coconut Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,304 reviews · 9 hours · from $16

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre for a busy, well-priced day of river boats, village workshops, honey tea, coconut candy, lunch, fruit, folk music, cycling, and a sampan ride. English-speaking guides such as James, Steve, Phong, and Ken keep the schedule moving. Expect a large mix of activities, warm weather, and around four hours on the road.

“We really enjoyed the tour and Phong was a very friendly guide 😊”

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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

13.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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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup - Củ Chi Tunnels: a close look at underground warfare
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CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

14.CuChi Tunnels&Mekong Delta-Boat,TukTuk,Coconut Village SmallGroup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,113 reviews · from $32

Spend about 11 hours visiting the Củ Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Enter a tunnel, see wartime traps, ride motorboats, rowing boats, and a tuk tuk, taste tropical fruit and coconut candy, and enjoy lunch and traditional music with an English-speaking guide such as Xem, Jackie, or Lockie.

“Cheesy old school sightseeing trip Does give you the chance to fire off a machine gun with live rounds though Host Tom was great”

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A Taste of Vietnam - Starting at 6 p.m. with Vietnamese pizza and beer
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A Taste of Vietnam

15.A Taste of Vietnam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,996 reviews · from $85

Spend four hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City by motorbike with a local driver-guide. You will sample Vietnamese pizza, clams, grilled frog, hot-stone beef, fresh banh uot, crab noodle soup, beer, and frozen yogurt. Guides such as Phuc, Uyen, Anh, and Oanh are praised for safe driving and friendly English-language help.

“Phuc and Uyen we're tonight our lovely tour guides. Their dedication to their role as a tour guide is god like. They are charming, always smiling and helpful, speak perfect English and ride the scooters like a pro, safe and sound :) we have all Read more”

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