Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: Half-Day Tour & AK-47 Shooting★ 4.86 (17,098) · 7h
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Ho Chi Minh City Motorbike Food Tour: 7–12 tastings, 5 districts★ 4.98 (10,502) · 4h
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Cu Chi Tunnels: Small Group Tour with Pickup & Tunnel Crawl★ 4.92 (8,597) · 7h
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh★ 4.86 (8,295) · 10h 30mUS$ 32View ›
Mekong Delta tour: Sampan ride & local lunch★ 4.76 (7,621) · 8hUS$ 16View ›
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: VIP Day Trip by Limousine★ 4.89 (7,382) · 10hUS$ 50View ›
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Full Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour★ 4.88 (6,855) · 11hUS$ 44View ›
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh City: War History & Underground Tour★ 4.95 (5,683) · 8h–9hUS$ 13.99View ›
Saigon Night Food Tour by Motorbike & Flower Market★ 4.99 (4,561) · 4hUS$ 31View ›
Cu Chi Tunnels Ho Chi Minh: 5-Hour War History Tour & Pickup★ 4.97 (4,319) · 5h–6hUS$ 23View ›Top rated (10)
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.
Street Food Tour Ho Chi Minh City: 10 dishes with pickup includedA walking street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City covering 2.5 km through District 3 and Ho Thi Ky flower market, with 10 dishes, drinks and Saigon beer included; pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Districts 1, 3, or 4 are part of the package. The guide arranges the route around what's open and available that day, so the menu shifts slightly depending on when you go. Dietary restrictions can be noted after booking.Is it for me?You're walking the whole time with a guide who knows which stalls are worth stopping at, so you taste the real thing instead of hunting for it yourself—ideal if you want to eat like a local without spending the afternoon asking for directions or worrying whether a place is actually good.
Saigon: Morning Street Food & Unseen Motorbike TourYou’ll ride through Ho Chi Minh City’s alleys by motorbike with a local guide, tasting street food like banh xeo and spring roll vermicelli, exploring secret war bunkers and flower markets, wandering incense-filled temples—and feeling part of Saigon’s morning rhythm before most tourists wake up.
Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnamese Cooking Class & Market VisitYou pick three dishes from nine options, visit a local market with your instructor to buy ingredients, then cook them step-by-step with a chef's guidance. After cooking, you eat the meal you made with a complimentary drink and coffee. The class takes three to three and a half hours and runs at 9am or 2pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to cook Vietnamese food properly and eat it the same day, without arranging ingredients or figuring out recipes on your own — the market visit and chef's step-by-step guidance are what make that possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Saigon Food Tour: 7-8 Local Dishes, Zero Tourist AreasA 4-hour food tour through Saigon's outer districts on mopeds, stopping at 7 to 8 unmarked local restaurants and markets that don't appear on Google Maps. The guide speaks English and drives; you taste bánh khọt, broken rice, betel leaf BBQ, duck noodle soup and seasonal fruit from the wholesale market, with bottled water, a rain poncho and edited photos included. The route deliberately avoids tourist zones—the operator promises you'll see almost no other visitors for miles.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat where locals eat, not where tour groups are herded—the mopeds and the unmarked spots are what get you there. If you're comfortable on a bike and want to taste dishes most visitors never find (broken rice that takes a ton of processing, duck broth that simmers for 8 hours), this route goes further than standard food tours in Saigon.
Saigon Street Food by Scooter: Eat Where Locals DoA scooter food tour through Ho Chi Minh City where you ride pillion with a local guide, eating at street stalls in real neighborhoods — the historic Tet-era apartment block on Nguyen Thien Thuat, the Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and coffee culture stops. You choose your appetite: a 2-hour ride, or 3+ dishes with sugarcane juice, or 4+ signature Saigon dishes (broken rice, bánh mì, bánh xèo) with Vietnamese coffee. Pickup and dropoff at your hotel or a central landmark are included.Is it for me?Choose the 2-hour ride if you want the scooter experience and the neighborhoods without committing to a full meal. Pick the Local Foodie option for a solid introduction to street food without the longer menu. Go Iconic Saigon if you want the signature dishes that define Saigon eating — broken rice, bánh mì, bánh xèo — and the coffee culture that goes with them.
Saigon: Street Food & Scooter Tour with Local StudentsYou’ll ride as a passenger through Saigon’s buzzing streets with friendly student guides, tasting local dishes like banh mi and grilled banana in real neighborhoods far from tourist crowds. Expect laughter over street food stalls, stories behind Chinatown’s alleys, and that feeling when you realize you’re seeing the city from inside out.
Vegan Street Food Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh CityA three-hour vegan walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City led by a local guide, moving through Ban Co Market, a historic apartment block, and neighborhood alleys to taste 7–8 authentic vegan dishes at family-run spots. The itinerary shifts with what's fresh and open that day; you'll walk around 7,000 steps and receive the guide's personal recipes afterward. Minimum age 18; public transport is available near the meeting point.Is it for me?The tour starts at a fixed meeting point with public transport nearby, so you don't need a car or a hotel in a specific neighborhood to join. If you're staying anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City and want to eat the way locals do—not the famous dishes, just the everyday comfort food—this route works whether you arrived yesterday or live here.
Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour by Motorbike: 10 DishesA guided motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City's neighborhoods and markets, lasting 3.5 hours, where you taste up to 10 street dishes—bánh cuốn, bánh xèo, bò kho, and others—while an English-speaking local driver handles the traffic and navigation. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel are included, as is all food and drink; the tour runs private or shared at the same price depending on booking time.Is it for me?Book the shared version if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost; choose private if you're traveling with family or prefer a smaller group. Either way, the motorbike format lets you reach the neighborhoods and stalls a walking tour would miss, and your driver's knowledge of where locals actually eat saves the time and guesswork of finding good food on your own.
Hanoi: Egg Coffee Cooking Class & Spring Roll SnackYou’ll step into a welcoming Hanoi café and learn how to make traditional egg coffee from scratch with a local instructor guiding you every step. Whisk your own creamy topping, pour your perfect cup, then relax with a fresh spring roll as you chat about Vietnamese coffee culture. It’s hands-on, relaxed, and leaves you with both new skills and sweet memories.
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Ho Chi Minh City: Bitexco Skydeck 360° View TicketYou take a high-speed elevator 178 meters up to the 49th-floor Saigon Skydeck inside Bitexco Financial Tower and spend an hour looking out at Ho Chi Minh City's full 360-degree skyline, the Saigon River, and the city's major landmarks. Bottled water is included, and the deck is wheelchair accessible. No food or drink allowed on the platform itself.Is it for me?Right for anyone with a couple of hours free in Ho Chi Minh City who wants to see the whole city at once without arranging transport or climbing stairs—the elevator and the 360-degree view do the work for you.
Mui Ne Sand Dunes: Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour & Fairy StreamYou’ll ride through Mui Ne’s shifting sands by Jeep at sunrise or sunset, try your luck at sand sliding or quad biking if you want, wander barefoot in Fairy Stream’s cool water, and watch local fishermen haul their catch in at dawn. Expect some laughs with your guide and moments of real stillness as you take it all in.
Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh Hotels: Private Transfer 24/7You get picked up at the airport or your hotel by a professional driver who knows the route to Ho Chi Minh City, eliminating the need to arrange transport yourself or negotiate fares at the curb. The service includes door-to-door delivery, flight tracking for arrivals, and a fixed price confirmed at booking—what saves time is knowing exactly when and how you'll get there.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive at your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating fares, or waiting for a shuttle—the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you trade the hassle for certainty.
Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon River 1-Hour Cruise & LandmarksYou board a luxury boat in central Ho Chi Minh City for a guided 1-hour cruise down the Saigon River, passing the Bitexco Tower, colonial-era buildings, and the city's evolving skyline. The boat has a sliding roof, onboard restroom, and cold drinks available. An English-speaking guide narrates the landmarks and history as you float through districts 1 and 4, giving you breathing room from the street-level chaos and a clear view of how the city is layered—old French architecture, modern towers, and the water that still shapes it all.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Ho Chi Minh City's landmarks and skyline without navigating the street traffic yourself—the hour on the water gives you the city's geography and history in one piece, and the guide handles the narration so you just watch.
Mekong Delta Day Trip: My Tho, Ben Tre & Lunch PickupYou’ll taste honey wine on Unicorn Island, cruise past islands on motorboats through the Mekong Delta, watch coconut candy being made in Ben Tre, and share lunch with new friends while Southern folk music drifts through an orchard garden. This day trip from Ho Chi Minh City lets you slow down and feel life along the riverbanks—you might even find yourself thinking about it long after you’re home.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer: Private Car to HotelYou get picked up by name at the airport or your hotel, ride in a private air-conditioned car with no shared stops, and arrive at your destination without arranging transport or haggling over fares. The driver handles luggage and knows the route; you just sit back. Booking in advance means the car is waiting when you land or leave.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Tan Son Nhat and want to skip the taxi queue and app-based negotiation — a fixed-price private car means you know the cost and the pickup point before you leave the airport.
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.
Mekong Delta: Rowing, Tuk Tuk & Biking Tour with LunchYou’ll glide by boat along coconut-lined canals, bike through sleepy villages past fruit gardens, sample honey tea and fresh tropical fruits while folk music drifts in the air. With a local guide handling all logistics (hotel pickup included), you’ll find yourself slowing down to match the gentle pace of life here—maybe even forgetting what time it is.
Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Tuk Tuk, Boat & Bike TourYou're picked up from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and driven to the Mekong Delta, where you spend the day rowing through coconut-shaded canals, visiting Vinh Trang Pagoda, tasting tropical fruits and honey tea on the water, and eating a Vietnamese lunch on Tortoise Islet. Hotel drop-off is included, so you don't arrange transport or timing yourself — the guide handles the route and the schedule fits the day.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in Ho Chi Minh City and want to see the Mekong Delta without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or figuring out which islands are worth the detour — the fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you spend the day on the water instead of planning it.
Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer: Private Car & Local DriverYou provide your flight details and hotel address 48 hours ahead. A driver meets you at arrivals with a welcome board, helps with luggage, and drives you directly to your accommodation in an air-conditioned car. The first 60 minutes of waiting are included; anything longer runs $9 per hour. You arrive at your hotel without arranging transport on the ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging ground transport on the spot—the driver waiting for you with your name means you go straight from the plane to the car.
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Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta River Cruise & Vinh Trang PagodaYou leave Ho Chi Minh City by car, cruise the Mekong River by motorboat, glide through palm-lined canals in a traditional sampan, visit a coconut candy workshop and bee farm, taste tropical fruits with live folk music, eat a full Vietnamese lunch, and explore Vinh Trang Pagoda's architecture and Buddha statues. Hotel pickup and drop-off in districts 1, 3, or 5 are included, and the whole day takes you from city to countryside and back before evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see how people actually live in the Mekong Delta without spending the day arranging boats, meals, and temple visits separately—the fixed itinerary handles all the logistics and timing so you move through villages, waterways, and landmarks without gaps or decisions.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels & War Museum Private TourYou visit the War Remnants Museum with a local guide who shares family history alongside the exhibits; drive to Cu Chi Tunnels and crawl through the underground passages, eating the same wartime cassava and tea that sustained residents; stop at an Agent Orange survivors' workshop to meet artisans and support their community directly. Hotel pickup, all entry fees, lunch, and a private guide are included; the whole day runs about eight hours with groups capped at five people.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand the Vietnam War through both the physical sites and the people who lived it, without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the small group size and local guide are what make the personal stories possible.
Phu Quoc Snorkeling & Island BBQ: Small Group Coral Reef TourYou're picked up at your hotel, taken by speedboat to Phu Quoc's largest coral reef after a 30-minute safety briefing, and spend 1.5 hours snorkeling in 3–10 meter depth with a guide. Afterward, you relax on Half-moon Beach with drinks and fruit, then eat dinner on the sand before returning to your hotel. The group stays under 12 people, gear is provided, and the whole day is covered — no separate meals or transport to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel Phu Quoc's main reef without arranging your own transport, timing, or meals — the small group size and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel ready to go, and everything else is handled.
