Top Ho Chi Minh City Half-day Tours - page 3

Our small group tour Cu Chi tunnels half day - Ben Duoc tunnels tour will bring you to the original Cu Chi Tunnels Ben Duoc, avoiding the crowded buses at the more touristy Ben Dinh location.

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's alleyways and narrow streets like a local with this authentic street food tour on a motorbike. Tailor how much you eat to minimize waste—choose from 7 to 12 tastings depending on your appetite. Try local dishes at family-run restaurants and hidden stalls that many tourists miss, avoiding the city's tourist traps.

Pho. Bun Thit Nuong. Banh mi. Nuoc mia. Banh xeo. Hop on this four-hour tour, and you’ll get to sink into eight iconic Vietnamese dishes—all from fresh, authentic, locally owned eateries you won’t read about in the guidebooks. Your English-speaking guide will show you where and how the locals eat, from street-food stalls to alley-side restaurants to night markets and beyond.

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.

Learn about the the role of the Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. This half-day private tour with a personal guide lets you explore the subterranean system in the morning or afternoon. Hear about the heroic struggles and ingenuity of the Cu Chi people who inhabited the legendary site. Includes private hotel transport from Ho Chi Minh City.

With the bright white look and the smooth, gentle and delicate shape, SaiGon Dinning Cruise will be the ideal place for visitors to experience unique and luxurious dining space. Following the Saigon River, your “Princess” will take tourists along the Saigon River - This is the most beautiful river journey with the scenery of the modern riverside city: Vinhomes Central park, Vinhome Golden River, Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower ....With modern furniture but classic European style, the cruise has four floors including: basement - lower deck for crew, chef and service staff; two main floors - the main deck is a meeting place and dinner; top floor - sundeck 360 degrees sky view gives visitors new experiences: it can be a place to enjoy the quiet space of the Saigon River in the day, or a dancing floor, music or fashion stage in the night. This could be a romantic dinner for two, friend's meeting, birthday party, music stage or fancy fashion show with many choices for customers

See the sights of Ho Chi Minh City on a half-day tour that introduces you to historical and cultural attractions. Learn about the city’s influences and history, from Chinese rule to French colonialism to the Vietnam War, as you check out landmarks such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum.

So many Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) tours visit all the same places. Shun the beaten path and experience the city like a local, from the back of a motorbike, on this private door-to-door tour. You'll hit highlights such as the city's oldest apartment and biggest flower market, Chinatown's Thien Hau Temple, a floating market, a bunker used to attack the Reunification Palace, and so much more.

Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s major landmarks and attractions on an all-day tour. After a convenient pickup from Phu My Port, travel in a private air-conditioned minivan with a personal guide to the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and the French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and General Post Office. Enjoy a cafe sua da (coffee with condensed-milk) and lunch at a local restaurant included.

Equal parts metropolis and ancient wonder, with a dash of French, Chinese, and American influence, there’s so much to explore in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest. On this half-day tour, you’ll cross off all the iconic spots, from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and beyond, catching a sense of the city’s culture along the way.

As it reaches the South China Sea, the Mekong River splays into a wide delta. Cruise across the water, then cycle around a placid village, join a local family making rice wine, and go to a market. This tour gives you a sense of the how the local people live and eat in rural Vietnam. This tour is operated by speedboat so you spend more time exploring and less time motoring along.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels in style or on a budget, and visit a less-touristy area of the tunnel network, on this day trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Duco. Learn how Viet Cong forces used the tunnels for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital during the Vietnam War. Choose from small-group bus tour or upgrade for a luxurious ride in a limousine bus with lunch. Private upgrades also available.

See a piece of Vietnamese history on this tour to the Cu Chi Tunnels with a private guide. Get a look at where soldiers lived and fought underground, and learn about the role the tunnels played during the fight against the French in the 1940s and the Vietnam War, aka  American War, of the '60s and '70s.

Get a taste of local life in Ho Chi Minh City on this private sightseeing tour. Hop behind your driver on a scooter and zip around through the city to the largest flower market, Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple, a floating market, and several stops to try a variety of vegetarian dishes such as spring rolls, noodles, mushroom hot pot, and more.

Night owls, this tour is for you. With your guide at the lead, you'll see a different side of the city than the traditional pagodas and markets. Instead, this adventure takes you to sites that are a bit more edgy—the statue of Thích Quang Duc, the city's disco area, the oldest apartment, and much more. Street snacks and a small gift are included to commemorate your Saigon adventure.

Witness life on the Mekong Delta during a boat tour at Ben Tre, famous for its coconut processing. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit local industries such as a brickwork atelier. Tour a typical village and take a short bike ride or hop on ‘xe loi’ (motorized rickshaw) to explore surrounding fruit fields. Enjoy a riverside lunch of local specialties and a sampan ride through narrow canals.

Discover Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon, like a local when you join this private tour by motorbike. Your driver will collect you from your central Saigon hotel and whisk you to a selection of the city's most fascinating sights—at a much faster pace than cars or minibuses manage. You'll see highlights including Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Jade Emperor Pagoda before you return home.

Discover the vibrant energy of one of Vietnam’s most dynamic cities, where the streets come alive with bright lights and bustling traffic all day. Explore its iconic landmarks, soak in the rich history, and marvel at the stunning French colonial architecture that defines the city’s unique charm. This is a chance to experience the perfect blend of old-world elegance and modern vitality, all set against the backdrop of a city that never sleeps - Ho Chi Minh City. HIGHLIGHTS: - Admire the classic yet sophisticated architecture at Saigon Central Post Office. - Explore the true Asian worship culture at the spiritual Jade Emperor Pagoda. - Go to Ben Thanh Market to feel the bustle of the local market. - Feel the pain and loss that Vietnamese people suffered in War Museums. - Discover the classic rooms with luxurious interiors from the French period.

Meet your guide at your accommodation at 1PM or 5:30 PM and set off right away on the back of a motorcycle. Get ready to experience the insane Vietnam traffic with 9 recommended vegan dishes in this list: - "Bún Bò": World's famous Saigon noodles soup customized for Vegan - "Chuối Nướng": Local grilled bananas with creamy coconut milk. - "Dừa Tắc": Coconut juice mixed with kumquat jam Coming over District 10 then going off-the-beaten-path and diving into Saigon’s deep-rooted culture. Visit a true maze of the biggest wholesale flower market and a local market inside to have an authentic local experience in hidden alleys by grilling banana crispy crackers and local hangouts that you should not miss out on - "Gỏi Cuốn": Fresh spring rolls dipping soybean paste sauce - "Gỏi Sen": Lotus salad mixed with fried and fresh tofu and Vegan fish sauce - "Bánh Mì”: One of the most common street-food dishes that Vietnamese can eat it everyday - "Chè Mâm": Vietnamese sweet soup as dessert

Vietnam is world-famous for its street food, but knowing where to find the best local flavors can be overwhelming. Join a local guide for an evening discovering the dishes, traditions, and stories that make Ho Chi Minh City one of Asia's most exciting food destinations. Explore beyond the tourist trail as you visit hidden neighborhood eateries and street food stalls loved by locals. Sample authentic southern Vietnamese specialties, learn how generations of Chinese migration have influenced Saigon's unique culinary identity, and gain insight into everyday life through the city's food culture.

Looking for the best city tour in Ho Chi Minh City? Our curated Saigon city tour takes you beyond the surface — through history, culture, and flavors you’ll never forget. Start your day with a local Vietnamese breakfast, then sip traditional coffee at the secretive Do Phu Café, once a hidden weapon bunker during wartime. From there, explore iconic landmarks like the Central Post Office, the famous Tan Dinh “Pink” Church, andThich Quang Duc Memorial — where history speaks for itself. We’ll take you off the beaten path to Van Phat Pagoda, home to over 10,000 Buddha statues, and then to Cho Lon’s fruit market — a vibrant snapshot of local life. Why join this city tour? Local insight, real stories. Instagram-worthy stops – pastel churches, historic icons, and hidden gems. Food & coffee included. Whether you’re on a short stay or seeking an authentic Ho Chi Minh City sightseeing adventure — this tour is for you. Book your Saigon tour today and explore the city like never before.

Skip the long drive with speedboat transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi to visit one of Vietnam’s top destinations. You’ll zip along the Saigon River to Cu Chi, then take a guided tour of the vast network of tunnels used by the north Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War (American War). Upon your return, opt for drop-off at the War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, or your hotel.

Explore Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) like a local on this half-day guided adventure. After a convenient morning or afternoon hotel pickup, check out bustling market, a historic temple, and one of the oldest cafes in town for a delicious cup of traditional coffee. Then head to an authentic local restaurant and fill your belly with a complimentary noodle lunch.

Rather than taking the road, travel by speedboat through the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City on this time-saving tour. Watch the rhythms of daily life unfold along the riverbanks as you visit riverside markets and villages, artisan workshops, a Cao Dai Temple, a Buddhist pagoda, and a family homestead for an authentic cultural experience. Includes a light breakfast, lunch prepared by a private chef, and samples of local fruits and other treats.