Vietnam · CITY TOURS IN HO CHI MINH CITY
A shortlist rather than a catalogue: 15 city tours in Ho Chi Minh City, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of the $15 Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with pickup, guide advice, tunnel details, timing, costs, and practical tips.
“A great experience wirh Dragon, as per tripadvisor review. A chance to follow some of the turbulent history as well”
Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with a sampan ride, pagoda visit, island villages, local food, honey tea, and coconut candy.
“We had such a great time on our Mekong Delta tour! Everything was really well organized, and the transport was comfortable and smooth, which made the whole day very relaxed. Our guide was fantastic – super friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the region. He shared so many interesting facts about the Mekong Delta and local life, and he made the tour feel personal and engaging. You could tell he truly enjoyed what he was doing. Overall, you get so much for your money. It’s a great mix of sightseeing, learning, and just enjoying the experience. We’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s alleys, markets, and landmarks while tasting up to 12 local dishes with a trained motorbike guide.
“Great tour! All of the food was very good, and Canon was an excellent guide. Definitely recommend this!”
Review of the $18 Mekong Delta day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with temple visits, river boats, canals, lunch, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“We had a wonderful day trip and absolutely loved the experience. Our tour guide was a truly kind and personable individual — friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive to our needs. We highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City after dark with a private guide, local street food, taxi transfers, rice pancakes, noodles, seafood, and dessert.
“We had a lovely food tour with Anna. All the food stops were great and there was a lot of variety, it was a nice pace having walking in between the stops. We tried lots of different dishes we never would have had the confidence to try and places we would not have found by outself and we will now feel much more confinent ordering. We would definitely recomend this tour- ideally near the start of your trip to give you more confidence. And if Anna is your guide you’re very lucky! We learned not just about food but local culture, Vietnamese phrases and she answered so many of our…”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local driver, eating coconut, beef stew, Khmer grilled beef, bánh xèo, and more for $29.
“Excellent street food tour, made even better by our guide Alex - he was really fun to hang out with, and had plenty of great recommendations. Would definitely do this again!”
Taste Saigon by motorbike on a four-hour private night tour with local guides, flower markets, hidden neighborhoods, seafood, drinks, and dessert.
“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!!!”
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with a small group, English-speaking guide, historic exhibits, tunnel walks, and local food.
“Wow! This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Tan, shared SO much history and background regarding Cu Chi and Vietnam in the 19th and 20th centuries - I was transfixed by it all! To see and learn about this history firsthand is truly an incredible experience and he made it very easy and pleasant for us. Don’t come to Ho Chi Minh and miss the tunnels!”
Zip through Saigon with student drivers, seeing French landmarks, local markets, Chinatown, hidden alleys, and a pagoda for $23.
“What a thrilling experience and great way to see Ho Chi Min City. Helen and Quien did a wonderful job showing us the city and made certain we felt safe even though I was a bit nervous riding the streets with millions of motorcycles. They cRead more”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s back alleys, flower market, local banh mi, noodle soup, ten tastings, and Saigon beer for $29.
“Excellent tour! The food was incredible, and the experience felt truly local and well curated. Our guides, Kelly and Andy, were superb—friendly, knowledgeable, and great at creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere while sharing insights about the city and its food culture. Highly recommended!”
Review of a $17 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Pagoda, boat rides, Ben Tre lunch, fruit, and local crafts.
“Well organised tour to visit every places. Buddist temple and statues are interesting. I enjoyed cruising by a little boat. Thank you.”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s private U.S. Army Jeep tour, with major sights, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Best way to visit all the key landmarks of Ho Chi Min in 4 hours. Great commentary along the way and ample time to visit symbolic places such as the war memorial”
Spend a full day in the Mekong Delta with temple visits, boat rides, local food, music, and village life for about $18.
“We loved seeing the Buddhas and riding in a canoe. Tommy is an excellent guide and was very informative.”
Review of a 2-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with Cai Rang Market, Can Tho, boat rides, meals, and practical tips.
“2 days with our tour guide, Joe was a lot of fun! Joe has a great sense of humour, is thorough with explaining the Vietnamese food, culture & history in the Mekong Delta & nothing is too much trouble. We loved the experience - thanks Joe!”
Explore the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, cycling, local food, workshops, and a cooking lesson in one long day.
“Stark was fantastic and knowledgeable, had a heap of fun and were entertained the whole day. Highly recommend”
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