Things to do in Southern Vietnam
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Cu Chi Tunnels: Speedboat Day Trip & War-Era LunchYou’ll cruise from Saigon by speedboat to reach Cu Chi Tunnels before most crowds arrive, crawl through real wartime passages with a local guide sharing personal stories, sample cassava lunch just like they did during the war years, and choose where you’re dropped off back in town. Expect some dust on your clothes—and maybe on your thoughts too.
Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food Walk with 12 Tastings & Local SpotsYou’ll taste your way through Saigon’s backstreets with a local guide—sampling bánh mì, spring rolls, grilled snacks, sweets like flan and sticky rice cake. Alongside laughter and new flavors, you’ll wander hidden alleys most visitors miss. Expect full bellies, small surprises, and memories that linger long after the last bite.
Ho Chi Minh City: Private Half-Day Tour with Pickup & Top SightsYou’ll walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s living history—from mailing letters at the Central Post Office to incense swirling inside Jade Emperor Pagoda, then pause at powerful exhibits in the War Remnants Museum before ending among pigeons at Notre Dame Cathedral—all with a local guide and easy hotel pickup.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Trip: Small Group Eco TourYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide, taste riverside farm-to-table lunch in Ben Luc, ride a tuk tuk through coconut groves, and float quietly along Mekong canals by rowboat. Expect hands-on moments—fruit picked right from the tree—and plenty of time to soak in village life before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City: Night Street Food Scooter Tour & BBQYou’ll ride pillion behind a local guide through Saigon’s wild nighttime streets, tasting crispy pancakes in hidden alleys, slurping spicy noodle soups outside tourist zones, grilling your own barbecue over tabletop coals, and finishing with sweet Vietnamese desserts. Expect laughter, new flavors, and a city that feels personal by midnight.
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.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half Day Tour with Pickup & Local TastesYou’ll step into Vietnam’s past at Cu Chi Tunnels—crawl through real underground passages, see handmade bamboo traps up close, taste fresh steamed cassava and rice wine, and hear stories from a local guide whose family lived it. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City: Jeep Backstreets Tour & Markets with PickupYou’ll ride an open-air Jeep through Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled backstreets with a local guide—past French-era landmarks, incense-soaked temples, and riotous flower markets. Expect real moments: sipping thick coffee in an alleyway café or pausing at Thich Quang Duc Monument. You’ll see Saigon’s skyline from across the river before heading back for lunch—and maybe carry home more than you expected.
Saigon After Dark: Scooter Tour, Seafood & Live MusicThis night tour of Saigon pairs scooter rides through the city with stops at a local restaurant for Vietnamese pancakes and spring rolls, then a seafood restaurant with Saigon beer, and ends at a live music bar. You cross Thu Thiem Bridge for views of the lit-up skyline, visit the oldest apartment building in the city, and see the rhythm of Saigon's residential streets. A guide and driver are included, and the tour runs 3 to 4 hours with pickup arranged.Is it for me?The tour moves fast between stops on the back of a motorbike, so you're riding for much of the 3 to 4 hours—book this if you're comfortable on a scooter and want to cover ground quickly instead of walking through neighborhoods on foot. The two meals are substantial, and the evening ends late at a music bar, so it suits travelers who want a full night out rather than a quick taste of the city.
Ho Chi Minh City: Egg Coffee Workshop & Tasting ExperienceYou’ll whip up your own Vietnamese egg coffee in Ho Chi Minh City with help from a local guide, learning each step from brewing phin coffee to beating eggs into creamy foam. Taste raw blossom honey and snack on cocoa cashews while hearing stories about Saigon’s café culture. Expect laughter, sticky fingers, and a new respect for slow mornings.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Full Day Tour with Sampan RideYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide sharing real stories, then float by boat through the green veins of the Mekong Delta. Taste tropical fruit just picked, sip honey tea as folk music drifts by, and watch daily life unfold along muddy riverbanks. It’s a full day that lingers in your memory longer than you’d expect.
Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta: Private Day Trip with LunchYou’ll crawl through Cu Chi’s historic tunnels with a local guide, taste guerrilla-era cassava and tea under shady trees, cruise by sampan through Mekong Delta canals beneath swaying palms, and pause at Vinh Tràng Pagoda’s peaceful gardens—all in one day that lingers long after you’re back in Ho Chi Minh City.
Saigon Night Jeep Food Tour: Seafood, Street Eats & Rooftop BarYou’ll ride through Saigon by night in an open jeep with hotel pickup, tasting fresh seafood on bustling District 4 streets, trying crispy Banh Xeo tucked away in alleys, stopping for coconut ice cream, and ending with a drink above the city lights. Expect laughter with locals, unexpected flavors—and maybe one or two moments you’ll want to hold onto long after you’re home.
Saigon Jeep Tour: Highlights and hidden gemsA guided Saigon Jeep tour covering the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market, then routing through residential neighborhoods and narrow alleys in Districts 3, 5, 6, 10 and 11 to show how locals actually live. The tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours in a Vietnam Army Legend Jeep with an English-speaking guide, pickup included, plus entrance fees, water and local beverages.Is it for me?Book this shared jeep if you want both major landmarks and local neighborhoods covered in one guided route; choose a private option if you'd rather set your own pace and stops.
Ho Chi Minh City Jeep Tour: War History & Street FoodA private or group tour of Ho Chi Minh City by American Army Jeep, with a professional English-speaking guide, visits Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Saigon Central Post Office, and multiple historic streets over four hours. Entrance fees and cold water are included; the tour operates daily and is suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. A Lunar New Year surcharge applies February 16–20.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the Jeep and guide to yourself and prefer a flexible schedule; choose the group tour to split costs and meet other travelers; pick the Soul of Saigon if the Secret Weapon Cellar's hidden-bunker history is your main draw; select the Street Food Safari After Dark to trade daytime temples for night markets and street food instead.
Ho Chi Minh City Historical City Tour by Scooter: 8 Districts in 4 HoursYou’ll ride pillion through Ho Chi Minh City’s tangled streets with a local guide, visiting French colonial icons, secret war bunkers, flower markets and incense-filled temples. Taste strong Vietnamese coffee in an old café and get swept up in stories you’d never find alone—plus hotel pickup and everything included.Is it for me?Eight districts, colonial landmarks to working neighborhoods, all reachable in one morning on a scooter—no transport logistics to figure out yourself.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Half-Day Underground Tour with PickupYou’ll crawl through real Cu Chi Tunnels with a local guide who brings history to life, see hidden entrances in the jungle near Ho Chi Minh City, and hear personal stories from wartime days. Pickup is included for an easy start—expect close quarters, earthy smells, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Da Nang & Hoi An: Private Car Golden Bridge, My Son & Marble MountainsYou’ll ride in comfort between Da Nang and Hoi An, climbing Marble Mountains’ cool caves before wandering under Lady Buddha’s gaze and crossing Ba Na Hills’ Golden Bridge. At My Son Sanctuary, feel ancient history beneath your feet before ending among lanterns in Hoi An. Expect small moments that linger long after you leave.
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.
