Ho Chi Minh City · DINING EXPERIENCES
For the nights when a plastic stool is not the answer: river dinner boats, tasting menus and long lunches. These 15 are compared on menu, setting and price.
Review the 3-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with buffet or set menu, city lights, live music, transfers, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“in general, the cruise was good. The food was good overall. There was live entertainment while the boat was moving and while dinner was being served.”
Taste beef stew noodles, BBQ pork, grilled beef, Saigon coffee and flan while walking District 5 with a local English-speaking guide.
“Really great tour- the tour guide was great and all the food was delicious”
Pair Vietnam’s playful water puppets with a Saigon River dinner cruise, city lights, live music, guides, and practical evening pickup.
“The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it must have been out the whole day. The ship was pretty pack. The entertainment segment was interesting. Personally I would skip the meal and just choose the show, as the meal was really not worth it.”
Cruise Ho Chi Minh City at night with Vietnamese buffet dining, live music, city views, and optional scooter transfers for $55.
“We had a great evening in our last night in Vietnam and it was a fitting end to our holiday. Our guide, Finn and his associate took us on a scooter tour through the narrow and busy streets of HCMC. Be warned, this is not for the faint hearted but it’s definitely a great way to immerse yourself in the culture. Finn was knowledgeable, helpful and had a way of being on hand if required but also, left us alone to enjoy our a la carte meal on board. The cruise was gentle with fantastic views of the city from the Saigon river. He organised a taxi home for us…”
See Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter, then enjoy a buffet dinner, live Vietnamese music, and skyline views on the Saigon River.
“Felix and his enthusiasm was appreciated! He messaged me on what's app. I opted the hotel pick up and tour by scooter and it went smoothly. He shows a sense of pride in Vietnam and the culture! Which also, transport to me. He reminded me a lot of my roots and I can't thank him enough.”
See Vietnamese water puppetry, then enjoy a buffet dinner and Saigon River views on a private evening tour in Ho Chi Minh City.
“Very pleasant tour, and friendly, tourist-oriented guide. Ms Julia, our tour guide, made sure we had a good evening, explaining the theme of the puppet show and choosing a nice table for us during the dinner cruise. She really put an extrRead more”
Review the Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour with private table, city lights, dinner, live guide, price, timing, and important cautions.
“The food was cold, there was an ant in my soup. The English-speaking guides don't speak English.”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon River dinner cruise, with hotel pickup, Vietnamese food, city views, entertainment, and private-table concerns.
“Everything was perfect. The Vietnamese traditional food was very delicious. I had a nice view on the river cruise, capturing the whole central downtown landscape. The music was so melodious and relaxing.”
Spend two days in the Mekong Delta with boat rides, fruit farms, cycling, cooking, a family homestay, and a riverside BBQ.
“The Cu Chi tunnels were very interesting and worth visiting if you are interested in the history of Vietnam. On the same trip we travelled for a long time to the Mekong Delta. Such a disappointment!! The boat trip was like being on a factory cRead more”
Review of Saigon’s water puppet show and dinner cruise, with city lights, District 1 pickup, Vietnamese food, timing tips, and honest value advice.
“water puppet show was very enjoyable even though didn’t understand the story as it was all in Vietnamese didn’t effect the overall experience as very cultural … the cruise and dinner was very good would of been better if we arrived earlier as didn’t have much time to experience the view as we were eating but would definitely recommend.”
Review the Saigon River dinner cruise with private table, Vietnamese food, skyline views, live shows, pricing, timing, and practical booking tips.
“Great food; great tour. I had a great price and would recommend to my friends. The entertainment was also good.”
Pair a 45-minute Vietnamese water puppet show with a Saigon River dinner cruise, city lights, live music, and private hotel pickup.
“Starting off with a brilliant Water Puppets show. The boat experience was amazing, our tour guide Oliver went above and beyond when traffic chaos caused us to miss the boat. Oliver quickly arranged alternative transport out to the boat creating an amazing memory for all of us.”
See Ho Chi Minh City by night with a water puppet show, Vietnamese dinner cruise, city lights, guide support, and hotel pickup.
“The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.”
See Vietnamese water puppets, ride a cyclo, and enjoy dinner with music and skyline views on this four-hour Saigon evening tour.
“Nhu was an amazing tourist guide. Highly recommended. Food at the cruise was super. Enjoyed the whole tour.”
Combine Vietnamese water puppetry or a foot massage with a Saigon dinner cruise, traditional music, private transfers, and a set dinner.
“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”
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