Ho Chi Minh City · CITY TOURS
The centre is small enough to see in a morning and dense enough to reward a guide. These 15 cover the old post office, the cathedral, the war museums and Cholon, sorted by length, price and whether you are walking, riding or sitting in a bus.
Ride through Saigon’s back streets, taste up to 12 local dishes, and visit markets and landmarks on a four-hour motorbike food tour.
“Such an awesome evening tour to explore and experience some of the amazing food of Vietnam with a lovely bunch of tour guides. Highly recommend this motor bike tour if you’re up for a fun way to see the city!”
Ride through four Saigon districts, taste 12 local dishes, and see everyday Ho Chi Minh City with a safe motorbike guide.
“Nice tour! Great options that i wouldnt have considered before. Guides were helpful in understanding dishes”
See Ho Chi Minh City from an open-top bus, with two routes, multilingual audio, free Wi-Fi, and flexible hop-on hop-off stops.
“Easily accessible. lots of buses and 2 different daytime routes. Great way to get to see the city”
See Saigon’s night lights from a double-decker bus, with Opera House views, Nguyen Hue, Turtle Lake, and a $7, 45-minute city loop.
“So good at night with all the lights from the building and the fresh breeze”
See Saigon’s key landmarks in four hours, with hotel pickup, a small group, and clear historical context from the Independence Palace to Ben Thanh Market.
“I booked a small group city tour, which turned into a private experience for me and my partner. Our guide, Luan (Ethan), was outstanding. He has extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of his culture. He explained the history of the Independence Palace, Post Office, temples, and Ho Chi Minh City in English with clarity. He is friendly and courteous, making the experience enjoyable. I learned a lot about Vietnam's history thanks to him. Thank you, Ethan, for being such a wonderful guide. The driver was very friendly, punctual, and dropped us right at the entrances of each site we visited. Thank you 🥰 Best, Amy Chung”
See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter, from French landmarks and war history to markets, coffee, Chinatown, and a Saigon River ride.
“We had a fantastic time with our guide Kien. He and his partner took my husband and I around the city on their scooters to see the sights. Their driving was fantastic and I felt completely safe. I was nervous about doing the tour but will 100% recommend a bike tour!”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a female guide, visiting temples, landmarks, local cafes, and eateries for $46.16.
“One of the best trips we ever had and hosts are very well taken care us and also they had excellent knowledge about history and they were very friendly , I strongly recommend to opt for this tour”
See Saigon’s skyline from the river, hear local stories on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and choose a sunset or neon-lit cruise.
“We took the 6pm cruise (2 adults + 1 child). Perfect timing to enjoy the sunset. Comfortable seats (sky deck), friendly crew, complimentary ice cream & musician performance. Perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend!”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s key sights and the Cu Chi Tunnels on a full-day tour with lunch, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.
“It was a memorable experience providing so real insights into things that occurred during the Vietnam War. These are things we never heard about in America.”
Review of a full-day Ho Chi Minh City tour covering the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, lunch, coffee, and a river ride.
“Lovely first day in Vietnam with Thuyen! Picked me up promptly and great communication before the tour even started to coordinate for the day. Sights were exactly as advertised and Thuyen added excellent information and insight.”
See Saigon from a cyclo on a three-hour small-group tour through flower markets, Chinatown, temples, and local streets beyond District 1.
“Nam was the perfect guide. He made the entire tour memorable This is a fully immersive tour, you are invited into the markets and feel as though your are a local”
See Ho Chi Minh City’s cathedral, palace, War Remnants Museum, post office, and market on a practical four-hour tour for $24.
“The tour was very well organized and informative. As an American, I felt very embarrassed in our involvement in the war. So sad to see the artifacts from the American War.”
Ride through Ho Chi Minh City at night, tasting pancakes, noodle soup, barbecue, desserts, and local life for $65.
“Fantastic evening. Hotel pick up for the 4 of us straight onto the back of scooters wizzing around this vibrant city visiting 4 different districts enjoying amazing locally made food. Such great fun and our young enthusiatic hosts were a delight and credit to the young people of Vietnam. Top trip 👌”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with a student guide, tasting banh mi, banh xeo, grilled banana, local noodles, and Saigon sights.
“Best day out! Mike and Finn were fantastic guides. So friendly, fun and welcoming. Provided great commentary with local knowledge and the food was sensational. Cannot recommend enough. Would definitely do again next trip to Saigon.”
Ride through five Ho Chi Minh City districts with female guides, tasting six foods, three drinks, dessert, markets, and Chinatown.
“Helen and Clair were great guides! Really appreciated all the knowledge they passed on to us. One of the highlights was visiting the intersection where Thich Quang Doc died by self-immolation”
Pick a direction: underground, downriver, or straight into the traffic.
