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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.

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.

Saigon is a tough city to explore independently. Pair the freedom of independent travel with the expertise of a private guide and driver on this private tour, which hits the main highlights with an authentic lunch included. Your customizable itinerary includes the War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, Ben Thanh Market, the Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, colonial architectural highlights, and the Secret Weapons Cellar.

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.

Escape the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City, and the crowds of group tours, on this small-group tour of the Mekong Delta. Cruise the Tien River on a motorboat, and ride a traditional sampan through palm-shaded canals. Visit local workshops to sample coconut candy and honey tea, listen to traditional folk music, and enjoy a local lunch. Hotel pickup from select central Ho Chi Minh City hotels is included for convenience.

Come home from your Vietnam trip with more than a bag of souvenirs—come home with authentic Vietnamese cooking skills and insight into the culinary traditions of this beautiful country. Starting at the iconic Ben Thanh market, you’ll select fresh ingredients before sitting down to your own cooking station, where you’ll then follow a chef across four iconic dishes, learning skills and techniques. At the end, celebrate by tasting your creations.

With this early-morning tour of the Mekong Delta, you’ll get to experience what most travelers to Vietnam ache for: a chance to wander the Cai Rang floating market. That’s your first stop on this private tour from Ho Chi Minh City—afterward, you’ll go for a float along the canals, try your hand at making banh xeo (a Vietnamese pancake), opt for a bike ride through the countryside, and more.

Get a great overview of Southern Vietnamese cuisine in a few hours on a private walking tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Skip the crowded group tours and travel at your preferred pace with your private guide. Try six different dishes, including bun thit nuong, kem dua, and more from local establishments.

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.

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.

Make exploring the iconic side of southern Vietnam stress-free with this tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Picked up at your centrally located hotel, you’ll head toward the ancient Mekong Delta, where you’ll take a traditional boat ride along the gently flowing waters. You’ll also witness—and climb into—the Cu Chi Tunnels of the Vietnam War, sip honey tea on a bee farm, and more.

Enjoy a private full-day tour in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where your guide will take you to some of the best highlights that this shore excursion has to offer. Vietnamese Traditional lunch and attraction entrance fees are included in this tour.

Discover the non-touristy side of the Mekong Delta on this full-day guided tour with a small group. Enjoy pickup from your Ho Chi Minh hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Ben Tre. Travel by boat along the Mekong River, visit a brick factory and a coconut farm, ride a bike through the countryside, and enjoy lunch at a local home.

Spend an evening aboard a private dinner cruise through Ho Chi Minh City on the Saigon River. Enjoy a mix of Eurasian and Vietnamese dishes freshly prepared by experienced chefs. While you dine, watch live performances of local music and dance and take in the illuminated skyline and landmarks of Saigon by night.

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.

Saigon is a vibrant metropolis and the biggest city in Vietnam with its history more than 300 years. It is a fast-paced city full of contrasts as street vendors selling fruit and vegetables can be seen next to glitzy western-style bars, boutiques, restaurants and luxurious shopping malls. Saigon teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the meeting of traditional and modern life. Half day city tour of Homies Tour will help you experience the real life in the city like a local when get to historical places, wander down to narrow streets, discover the hidden gems.

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.

If you only have a day to explore the Mekong Delta, this guided tour hits all the highlights, with transfers from central Ho Chi Minh hotels. Skip the stress of planning as you tour the Vinh Trang Pagoda, explore My Tho’s islets by boat, listen to traditional folk music, enjoy lunch in an orchard, and discover local crafts. Upgrade to a small-group or private tour for a more personal experience.

Head out to the Mekong Delta on this hassle-free small-group day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, making several stops along the way that you might not make on your own. Visit Vinh Trang pagoda and learn about its history, then head to My Tho to start your boat ride. Hear traditional folk music and try tropical fruit at a local village before lunch, and possibly take pictures of resident pythons.

Explore Vietnam's wartime history on a private tour from Phu My port to the Chu Chi Tunnels, an underground network where the Viet Cong lived and fought during the war with the United States. You'll go below the surface to tour some of the Cu Chi Tunnels' secret passages and trap doors, then learn how the Viet Cong survived and strategized below ground. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal guide throughout this tour, which is tailored to your preferences and cruise schedule.

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

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.

Cyclo tours—or xich lo tours—used to be quite common in Saigon, phased out for taxis and motorbikes. On this tour, you’ll experience this fun pastime, exploring the city in the breeze like the travelers of yesteryear. Your driver will take you past the city’s main highlights, from Ben Thanh Market to the Independence Palace and beyond, no breaking a sweat required.

The Cu Chi Tunnels are one of Ho Chi Minh City’s star attractions, but the city’s toxic traffic means the journey can take two hours in each direction. Cut your journey time in half and enjoy a more scenic route as well when you book this small-group trip by speedboat, with round-trip transfers from your central Ho Chi Minh City hotel. Complete your experience with a delicious set lunch.