Top Ho Chi Minh City Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Constructed by Communist guerrilla fighters, the Củ Chi tunnels are a symbol of the Việt Cộng’s struggle against the French in 1940s and the American War in the 1960s.  Built in three layers, the fighters lived in the underground network of tunnels. Hidden under leaves and trapdoors, the tunnels are complete with weapons facilities, hospitals, command posts, kitchens and ventilation.  Take this tour to see how the Việt Cộng lived.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the tunnel system and learn about its role as a hospital, living quarters, storage, and more during wartime, and then cruise through the canals of the delta on a motorboat and rowboat to visit a village.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Experience the best of the Mekong Delta on a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the distinctive delta landscape by motorized river boat, row boat, and horse cart. You’ll visit a traditional temple, canal island, and local home along the way, then stop in a restaurant for a delta-style lunch. Your tour includes all transport, activities, entrance fees, lunch, and snacks, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in central Ho Chi Minh City.

Get to know the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a private sightseeing tour by Jeep. Traveling with a guide, you'll see a selection of the main sights, like the War Remnants Museum, the Independence Palace (aka Reunification Palace), Emperor Jade Pagoda, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market. Entrance fees are included.

Venture into the stunning landscapes of Vietnam's southernmost region on this day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Tour the incredible delta, which is often referred to as the rice bowl of the nation, and learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way to various villages and the Ben Tre islands. See how the locals live, sample regional products, and tuck into a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are an integral part of Vietnam’s history, making them a must-see attraction. Opt for a luxurious experience of the tunnels on a tour that includes round-trip transport by luxury limousine and a cruise on the Mekong River. In an intimate group limited to seven, travel in air-conditioned comfort, explore the tunnels with a guide, and explore the Mekong Delta on a rowboat and motorboat to discover rural life

Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene on this half-day tasting tour, dedicated to local favorites that many culinary tours overlook. Drop in on hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where vendors have spent decades perfecting small but tasty menus. Enjoy eight tastings, including freshly made banh mi, sugar cane drink and sweet soup dessert.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are one of the most important remnants of the Vietnam War and taking a tour by 4×4 Army Jeep means you can venture off-road and explore the countryside along the way. This private half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City includes hotel pickup, round-trip transport, and a guided tour of the tunnels, bunkers, and trapdoors.

Skip the dangers of Vietnamese traffic and relax as your driver eats up the miles on this door-to-door combo day tour. Traveling with a guide in a group no larger than 12, arrive at the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh in good time to watch worshippers pray. After a 5-course restaurant lunch, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a wartime network that once extended over 155 miles (250 kilometers).

Seeing all sides of the Mekong Delta by yourself in a day from Ho Chi Minh City is complex, with road transport, boats, and more to arrange. This full-day tour eliminates the hassles, so you can just take it all in, as your guide provides commentary. Sail down the Mekong, row along canals, visit villages and farms, enjoy a traditional lunch, and taste local goodies—all minus transport and ticket worries.

This boat trip from Ho Chi Minh City lets you see much of what the Mekong Delta has to offer, while enjoying the outdoor beauty of the Mekong River, too. Skip the driving and visit waterside fruit markets, rustic villages, rice paddies, and Buddhist temples. Further along the river, stop at a bee farm and experience traditional music at a local culture house. Lunch in Ben Tre is included, as well as round-trip transport.

Throughout the tour, you will visit 5 different districts by motorbike and sample over 8 Saigon's best authentic street foods, drinks and dessert. Our first stop is PHO or Beef Noodle Soup - The most famous food in Vietnam and try Jamine Tea in Dist 3. Secondly, we will visit the biggest flower market in dist 10 and sample the best "Saigon Pizza". Then we walk into the corloful street food market and sample the most favourite snack of locals. Next stop, we visit Thich Quang Duc memorial and learn the story about a monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam. Get refreshed with cold sugar cane drink! Then we drive to Nguyen Thien Thuat - the oldest apartment in Saigon. Climb up to the buildings and see the contrasting architecture between the modern and the traditional. We also visit a pagoda which was built inside an old apartment. Drive to Dist 10 to enjoy the No.1 street food in Vietnam – Banh My. The last stop is Flan Cake for dessert in Dist 4.

Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City in favor of the tranquil Mekong Delta on a 2-day tour that provides a great introduction for first-time visitors. A guide takes care of planning activities, accommodation, and transfers so you don’t have to, and provides an insider’s perspective into the culture of southern Vietnam. You’ll explore Cai Raing Floating Market, the biggest in the region, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Ho Chi Minh City.

Experience two of the most popular activities in Ho Chi Minh on one convenient tour. Travel to Cu Chu tunnels, an elaborate network of underground passages used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Learn about the importance of the tunnels and the role they played in history. After lunch (included), take a river cruise on the Mekong Delta where you can admire the scenery and interact with locals.

Benefit from a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is paired with sightseeing by motorbike for the ultimate half-day combo tour of this important city in southern Vietnam. Observe daily life as your driver-guide zips through the streets while you ride as a passenger on the motorbike. Stop at popular local eateries and sample enough dishes to make up a meal, including delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel network played an important role during the Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital, among other things. Along the way, stop by a rubber plantation for a look at a local industry. When booking, you have the option to choose the group tour (maximum 20 people) or upgrade to a private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Combine two popular tours in one day: the War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi tunnels. First, get a look at preserved artifacts and documents from of Vietnam War, the go underground to explore the vast network at Cu Chi. The peaceful rural scene belies the area’s violent history, and visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage, and defoliation that took place over the area in the 1960s. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Ho Chi Minh City.

Prebook to secure your place on your preferred day and enjoy a River Saigon dinner-and-sightseeing cruise in Ho Chi Minh City. Then, when it's time, board a traditional or modern riverboat and admire the floodlit sights of Ho Chi Minh City—formerly called Saigon. Pass sights such as the Bitexco Tower, and with the illuminations as a backdrop, enjoy a 5-course Vietnamese dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

One of the best day trips out of Ho Chi Minh City (for locals and travelers alike) is Mui Ne, a palm-lined beach town with distinctly Vietnamese vibes. Departing from District 1, your itinerary will be a wild one—picture white sand dunes (where you can hop on a Jeep), lakes, a traditional fishing village, a “fairy stream,” and red sand dunes for one last treat: an exquisite sunset.

The street food choices of Ho Chi Minh City can be astounding—and overwhelming. A personal guide makes the decisions and communications easier on this evening walking tour. After a convenient hotel pickup by taxi, savor a menu of delicious dishes washed down with beer and homemade Vietnamese rice wine.

Benefit from a small-group tour from Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of southern Vietnam’s top destinations. Learn how the North Vietnamese army used the vast network of tunnels during the Vietnam War (American War), and duck underground to view facilities built inside the tunnels. With morning and afternoon departures available, it’s easy to fit this comprehensive tour into your itinerary.

Crawling through the Cu Chi Tunnel into the past Paddling through the MEKONG DELTA CANAL today Cu Chi Tunnels has long been a sought-after mecca for both local and foreign visitors who are eager to learn about Vietnamese history in general and the Second Indochina War in particular. Coming here, you will be able to gain insights into not only the life of people during war time but also how a poorly equipped army responded to the enemy’s ordnance, bombers, and chemical weapons. Meanwhile, The Mekong Delta is truly a unique ecosystem with diverse communities, and you can’t find a place like this anywhere else in the world. Life in the Mekong Delta revolves around water. Everything is connected to water. These 2 places deserve more than just a day tour, but if all you have is a day without an agenda, then let’s try to make the most out of it with Hana Tourist: A good mixture of history and culture experience at the same time of the day.

Visit one of southern Vietnam’s top destinations on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Learn from your guide about the Vietnam War (American War) and how the north Vietnamese army used the vast network of tunnels. You can go underground to see facilities built inside the tunnels, and sample cassava, a staple food during the war. Pickup and drop-off is included from centrally located hotels.

Visit the largest floating market in the Mekong delta then bike to a local village on a full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Benefit from round-trip transportation and an early start to experience Cai Rang market in the morning when it is bustling. Afterward, ride a bike along the river, and stop at a village for a look at local life and lunch in a garden setting.