Top Ho Chi Minh City Half-day Tours

Let a guide unravel the history of Saigon’s turbulent past on this half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the city's dramatic demise when it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. See colonial buildings like the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Get a glimpse of vendors selling fruit and vegetables at Ben Thanh Market and visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

If you’ve only got limited time in Vietnam’s second city, opt for a half-day tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to Ho Chi Minh City. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour transports you between highlights such as Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in air-conditioned comfort, and gives you the choice of a morning or afternoon departure depending on your schedule.

Enjoy an overview of Ho Chi Minh City without getting sore feet on this private tour in a jeep. Go beyond the guidebook as you learn about the city's history and heritage from your guide. Take in highlights including the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Emperor Jade Pagoda and more. Perfect for travelers new to Ho Chi Minh City who want to do as much sightseeing as possible.

Avoid the stress of navigating chaotic traffic and guessing where to find the best local eats with a guided motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Ride with experienced drivers to hidden neighborhoods and markets, sampling authentic street food without worrying about safety or language barriers. Move easily between stops while focusing on the flavors, energy, and everyday life of the city.

Book this hassle-free, private tour to head out to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh. There are a few options for flexibility. Choose a limo serving beer and snacks, or a private van- whichever sounds best to you. You also have the option to visit either Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc Tunnels. Learn about their purpose in the war and how they were used by Viet Cong soldiers.

Venture underground to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels on this half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, including hotel pick-up. Learn about life in Vietnam during the American war as you see bomb craters, an American army tank and booby traps, and have a go at firing an AK47 (optional). Then, tour the fascinating tunnel network, which spans more than 250km underground and included war bunkers, command centers and weapons stores. Don’t forget to take a photo of yourself peeking out of one of the camouflaged trap doors!

The Cu Chi Tunnels are a vast network of underground tunnels that span 136 miles (220 kilometers) that played an important role in the American-Vietnam war. Visit the site with ease on this half-day tour with a small group from Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the tunnels with a local guide and learn about their use during the war. Includes hotel pickup.

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 and row boat. 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.

This is the real street-food tour of Saigon. You’ll strap on your helmet and hit the streets by motorbike, just like the locals do, scouting the city for truly fresh flavor. Stopping in some of the city’s most diverse districts, you’ll sit down to banh mi, bun bo, banh xeo, Vietnamese barbecue, and more. Those words might not mean much now, but your tastebuds will absolutely remember them.

The Cu Chi Tunnels, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam-American War, lie close to Ho Chi Minh City. This private tour takes you to this underground maze by private car with a personal guide, freeing you from organizing your own transport. Roam the tunnels to see command rooms and kitchens; try typical soldiers' food; opt to visit a shooting range (additional cost), and savor fruits at a market.

Visit two major attractions of southern Vietnam—one historical, one natural, both cultural—on this full-day VIP tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. Travel in style and comfort from Ho Chi Minh City in a sleek limo to make the journey as fabulous as the destination. 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.

This small-group tour packs Vietnamese history, culture, and scenery into one adventurous day. After easy pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, you’ll explore the Củ Chi tunnels—used for underground passage during the Vietnam War—and venture to My Tho, a gorgeous city on the historic Mekong River, for a traditional boat ride. Picture rice paddies, coconut farms, tropical gardens, floating markets, and more.

Dive into the tastes and flavors of Ho Chi Minh City’s back alleys and neighborhood markets on this lively walking food tour. Head out in the afternoon for lunch or immerse yourself in the bright lights of the city at night with a dinner tour around a series of city food stalls. Enjoy iconic Vietnamese dishes such as beef noodle soup and banh mi, plus a variety of local specialties and Saigon beer.

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.

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.

This is a truly iconic tour for those who love the historical sights and the stories of the American-Vietnam war. Visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels, you have a chance to witness its unique architecture and structure as well as understand why it plays an important role in Vietnam’s history. Believe it or not, there were hospitals, schools, theatres, and kitchens, all built into this extraordinary tunnel network. The entrances to these tunnels were covered with a secret wooden door and camouflage leaves above. Its size is so small that only the Vietnamese could fit in.

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast underground network used during the American-Vietnam War, without having to book transport, entrance, and a guide to take you through the tunnels separately on this convenient tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Learn about life during the Vietnam War as you explore the famous Cuchi Tunnel with this small-group tour, led by a local guide. You'll learn about the history of the tunnel, sample cassava, and try your hand at shooting an AK47 while your English-speaking guide provides narration and answers any questions you may have.

Our Cu Chi Tunnels Tour is special because we bring you back to the layers of history in a way that feels authentic and deeply moving. We start early so you can experience the quiet beauty of Cu Chi before the crowds arrive, when the breeze, the forest scents, and the stillness still echo the stories of the past. With a small group and the guidance of experienced, heartfelt storytellers, you will not just hear about the war — you will feel it come to life through genuine, insightful narratives. Every step you take inside the tunnels, every detail of the Hoang Cam kitchen or the handmade traps reveals the resilience of the Vietnamese people and the true value of peace today. All of this is wrapped in a comfortable, allowing your emotions and experiences to unfold naturally. This is more than a tour; it is a moment to genuinely touch history.

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 Vietnamese buffet-style dinner and traditional local music. Hotel transfers included.

Uncover Ho Chi Minh City’s rich history through its buildings and streets on this afternoon tour. Instead of getting lost in the crowd on a large group tour, explore the city’s wartime monuments and colonial landmarks with your own private guide. Ask all the questions you have as you visit destinations like the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Experience Ho Chi Minh the way locals do, on the back of a motorbike, on this half-day tour of the city’s highlights. Skip the stress of driving while your guide handles the heavy traffic, and you take in the view from the backseat. Cover plenty of ground as you zip through the streets, and stop along the way to walk through areas such as Chinatown.

Skip long road transfers and reach the Cu Chi Tunnels faster by luxury speedboat, making the most of your time outside Ho Chi Minh City. This experience combines efficient travel with historical insight, helping you understand the tunnels’ role in Vietnam’s history while enjoying a comfortable, well-paced journey with meals and seamless logistics included.

This private, student-led street food tour is perfect for groups of friends who want to see the foodie scene in Ho Chi Minh City while riding on the back of a scooter. This is the most fun way to explore Ho Chi Minh, sampling several delicious Vietnamese dishes along the way. Try Hue noodle soup, Vietnamese pancakes, banh mi, and much more.