Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City
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Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: Half-Day Tour & AK-47 ShootingYou're picked up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, driven two hours to the Cu Chi Tunnels, and spend several hours crawling through the actual underground network used during the Vietnam War. You'll see living quarters, kitchens, weapon rooms, learn about trap construction, and can fire an AK-47 at the shooting range before returning to the city by early evening or late afternoon, depending on your departure time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Vietnam War through the actual spaces where it was fought, without arranging your own transport or guide—the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up and go, while the two-hour drive gives you context before you arrive.
Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Food Tour: 7–12 tastings, 5 districtsA 4-hour motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City where you ride on the back of a scooter driven by a trained guide, stopping at 7 hidden local eateries across 5 districts to taste 7 to 12 Vietnamese dishes and cold Saigon beer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in most options; you choose between 7 tastings, 12 tastings, or a Michelin-recognized version at checkout. The tour works for vegetarians and those avoiding seafood when you note it at booking.Is it for me?Choose the 7-tasting option if you want to ride through more neighborhoods and see Saigon's street life without spending the whole tour eating; pick the 12-tasting version if you came to eat and want to taste as much as the stalls can offer. Request a female driver at checkout if that matters to you.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Small Group Tour with Pickup & Tunnel CrawlYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City with a small group and local guide, watch a wartime documentary in the forest, try boiled cassava with hot tea just like locals did during the war, and see hidden kitchens and trapdoors up close. Expect honest stories and some laughter along the way.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi MinhYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, eat lunch with locals, float along Mekong Delta canals by boat, taste honey tea, and listen to village music—all with a guide who keeps things real. Expect surprises: from earthy tunnel smells to laughter over language mistakes. This day trip is Vietnam up close.
Mekong Delta tour: Sampan ride & local lunchThis guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City takes you into the Mekong Delta by motorboat and traditional sampan, with stops at Vinh Trang Pagoda, Unicorn Islet for local tastings and lunch, and Ben Tre's Coconut Village. The day runs eight hours with pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City hotels, an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, Vietnamese lunch with vegan options, fruit tasting and water included. Pickup is not available from TanDinh and Dakao Ward unless you book the VIP or Private option.Is it for me?Choose the Small-Group option (max 12 people) if you want the same stops and pace but fewer travelers in the sampan and at lunch; the Standard Group (max 25) works well if you're comfortable with a larger group and want the most affordable rate; the Private tour suits anyone traveling with family or friends who want the day built around their schedule and pickup from TanDinh or Dakao Ward; the VIP Limousine option is worth it if you prefer luxury transport and the flexibility of a private departure time.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: VIP Day Trip by LimousineYou’ll crawl through real war-era tunnels at Cu Chi with a local guide, share lunch with travelers (vegan food available), then drift through Mekong Delta canals in a rowboat. Expect small moments: honey tea with music, laughter underground, sunlight flickering on water — it all stays with you longer than you’d think.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Full Day Ho Chi Minh City TourYou crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels' underground network, watch a war documentary, eat a traditional Vietnamese lunch, then row a sampan through Mekong Delta canals while visiting a honey farm and coconut workshop with live music. Hotel pickup and all fees are included, and the whole day takes about nine hours.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see both Cu Chi's wartime history and the Mekong Delta's rural life in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing—the fixed itinerary and small group size mean you move through both in one seamless journey.
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: War History & Underground TourYou get hotel pickup from central Ho Chi Minh City, a guided crawl through the actual Cu Chi Tunnels with a documentary and weapons museum, and a stop at a countryside restaurant. The tour runs 6–7 hours with an English-speaking guide, includes entrance fees and water, and drops you back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. Shooting range access is optional and costs extra.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Vietnam's war history from the inside without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the small-group format and fixed schedule handle all three, and the tunnel crawl itself is the thing that makes the history real.
Saigon Night Food Tour by Motorbike & Flower MarketYou’ll ride through Saigon by night with a local guide, tasting street food—from grilled noodles to oysters—exploring the bustling District 10 flower market, and pausing for city views before ending with bánh mì and dessert. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and the hum of Saigon after dark.
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh: 5-Hour War History Tour & PickupYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Cu Chi district, and guided through 200 kilometers of preserved tunnels used during the Vietnam War. You'll walk through workshops, bunkers, and living quarters, go underground yourself if you choose, taste wartime rations, and watch rice paper being made by hand. The whole thing takes 5–6 hours with hotel return included, and groups stay small enough that you're not part of a tourist stampede.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Vietnam War from the ground up without arranging your own transport or navigating the tunnels alone — the guide and small group size mean you get context and safety in one package, and the pickup from your hotel removes the logistics.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh CityYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, share stories with your guide, taste local lunch dishes (vegetarian options too), then drift along Mekong Delta canals by boat—sampling honey tea and fresh fruit while live folk music plays nearby. It’s one of those days that lingers long after you’re home.
Ho Chi Minh: Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike & StudentsYou’ll zip through Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled alleys by motorbike or car with local students, tasting everything from beef noodle soup to smoky grilled banana with coconut milk. Expect laughter over tiny stools, real stories from your guide, and an unfiltered look at Saigon street life—all food tastings and hotel pickup included.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half-Day Tour with Tapioca & Hotel PickupYou’ll step straight into Vietnam’s living history at Cu Chi Tunnels—crawl through narrow passageways, hear personal stories from your local guide, taste cassava just like wartime villagers did, and travel by comfortable minivan with hotel pickup included. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour: 9 Dishes, Private GuideA private 4-hour street food walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City led by an English-speaking guide who picks you up at your hotel and takes you through non-tourist districts to taste nine dishes: rice pancakes, barbecue seafood, beef in betel leaves, banh mi, and dessert at the night flower market, with all food, drinks and transport included. Children from age 2 are welcome; the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stories behind each dish without a translation app or guesswork — the tour works for anyone comfortable walking 4 hours through alleys and sitting to eat at local spots.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day Trip with LunchYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide sharing family stories, then float past coconut palms in the Mekong Delta by boat and tuk tuk. Taste tropical fruits straight from the garden and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch (vegan options too). Expect laughter, dirt on your shoes, and moments that linger long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.Is it for me?See both the tunnel networks and floating villages without coordinating separate bookings—everything's arranged so you spend your time exploring, not organizing.
Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour from Ho Chi Minh CityA small-group tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City takes you through a 200km underground network built during the Vietnam War, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees and a light snack included. The van holds 12 travelers maximum and departs early to beat the large tour groups. Crawling through a widened tunnel section is optional; walking above ground is available instead.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to avoid the massive bus groups and get a guide who shares real wartime stories instead of a script. The small size and early departure mean you see the tunnels before the crowds arrive, and the van navigates traffic faster than a full-size coach.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day TripYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide, taste guerrilla-era cassava, cruise shaded canals in the Mekong Delta near My Tho, snack on tropical fruits, and hear southern folk music—all with hotel pickup and lunch included. It’s a day that lingers long after you return.
Street Food Motorbike Tour Ho Chi Minh City: 10 DishesA four-hour motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh City where you ride behind a trained guide and taste 10 dishes at neighborhood stalls, markets and family-run spots across Districts 3, 10 and Cholon. Free hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with helmet, poncho and accident insurance up to $5,000. The tour won the Viator Experience Award three years running and features dishes like papaya salad with black beef jerky (reviewed by Best Ever Food Review Show), slow-cooked Hue beef stew, sizzling crepes in Chinatown, and grilled banana with coconut milk from a 20-year vendor. Food options vary based on shop hours and availability.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the stories behind each stall without translation lag. This works for anyone who wants to understand what they're eating and why the city chose these particular spots and vendors.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Small Group Day Trip with BoatsYou’ll crawl through historic Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, cruise past islands on the Mekong Delta by both motorboat and rowboat, sip honey tea at a bee farm, sample fresh coconut candy and enjoy lunch with your small group—all with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Expect moments that linger long after you return.
Mekong Delta Tour: Sampan & Local Workshops ExperienceA full-day small-group tour of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City with a maximum of 12 travelers, featuring a motorboat cruise on the Tien River, a traditional sampan paddle through narrow canals, visits to local workshops and fruit orchards, and a set-menu lunch with the region's signature Elephant Ear Fish. Hotel pickup is included from centrally located District 1 hotels, and an English-speaking guide leads the group throughout the day.Is it for me?Paddle narrow canals by hand-rowed sampan and visit working local workshops where you'll see coconut candy and honey tea made—experiences only possible in small groups moving at a human pace.
