The 6 Best Historical Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

1.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $14Our pick

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a budget-friendly guided tour with hotel pickup, local food, and wartime history.

“Really good tour, our guide Kevin was amazing, he is funny and very knowledgeable, 5 stars alone just for him. The place itself is a must visit and really hits home to how shocking this war was. I would advise doing atleast the 20 max people toRead more”

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

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

See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter, from the War Remnants Museum to secret wartime tunnels, French landmarks, pagodas, and Nguyen Hue Street.

“wonderful way to see Saigon! All the sights, zipping through the city on a scooter with 2 amazing guides - Jus and Navin! Extremely friendly and knowledgeable and felt very safe in the crazy traffic of the city. Best way to travel and see so many sights in one afternoon! Highly recommend to do right after landing.”

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3.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

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

See Ho Chi Minh City by private scooter, from French landmarks and war history to markets, coffee, Chinatown, and local food.

“Harry and Helen picked us up on time after confirming all details with us both the night before and early morning. Just we’re just excellent guides. Very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. Five stars guys!!”

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

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

See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with a local rider, from the War Remnants Museum and secret wartime bunker to French-era landmarks.

“The tour guide was 25 minutes late and couldn't find the hotel. How do you not know how to use Google maps to find one of the most iconic hotels in HCMC. The guide had bad hygiene and smelled. Think about how bad it is riding behind Read more”

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5.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with a guide, wartime documentary, hidden traps, tunnel crawl, tapioca, tea, and optional shooting.

“Guide spoke very bad English and didn't know any historical facts. When we asked questions he told us to look on the website. We were also rushed all the time.”

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

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

Trade Ho Chi Minh City for Vung Tau beaches, the Christ Statue, White Palace, Whale Temple, seafood lunch, and coastal views on a 10-hour trip.

“Nothing Dirty beach and sites where boring Don’t waste your day. Also three hrs driving to and theee hrs back.”

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