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Best Tours Of Ho Chi Minh City - Free & Paid
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items We have lived in Ho Chi Minh City, on and off, for over a decade. In the time we've explored much of the city and surrounds. This list includes both our own FREE self-guided tours plus a selection of unique experiences, we can recommend.
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Free & Self Guided Tours
Our first walking tour we developed. This is the one we take family and friends on for their first visit to Ho Chi Minh City. It touches all the main highlights in the center, plus includes a few insider tips.
1-Day Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City: Unveiling the Magic of Saigon
The second of our self-guided tours of Saigon, takes you to some of the lesser-known, but still interesting sites around town, and shows the diversity of this amazing city.
Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour 2 - See another side of Saigon
The third in our free walking tours around Ho Chi Minh City takes you to Cho Lon…or China Town. Step out of the tourist crowds and explore this fascination part of Saigon
Cho Lon Saigon: A Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Ho Chi Minh City's Most Colorful District
Saigon Hotpot run the best Free tours around Ho Chi Minh City in town. I've done two and we've recommended them to friends.
Saigon Hotpot Rocks! - Free Guide Service
Paid Tours
If you'd prefer not to do all the walking in our FREE ChoLon self-guided Tour, then jump on a cyclo and weave effortlessly through the crazy Saigon traffic to the best of the sites. The $ are worth this experience along. We only recommend friends and...
Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day Cyclo Journey Through Chinatown
You can do Cu Chi Tunnels independently on public transport and save a few pennies. But honestly, it's really not worth all the hassle when day tours like this cost so little. (Affiliate Link)
From Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Two of the things we highly recommend to friends and family when visiting are to 1) Jump on the back of a scooter to experience the headrush of Saigon traffic, and 2) A food tour to give you the basics of this amazing cuisine so you know how to seek ...
Saigon: Street Food Tasting & Sightseeing Tour by Motorbike
If you have the time, then head down to the Mekong for a few days. If you don't, this tour will give you a taste of this fascinating region. (Affiliate Link)
From Ho Chi Minh City: Mekong Delta Full-Day Tour
If you get a chance, don't miss AO show. Think Cirque d'Soleil meets traditional Vietnam. Plus, attending a show at the Saigon Opera House is an experience in itself. If you attend the evening show, like I did, you have time to jump on the double dec...
Ho Chi Minh: A O Show Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House
Even after living in Saigon for so many years, I still enjoy experiencing it by night. This 45 minute open top bus tour will show you the highlights of District 1, District 2 and parts of District 4. It starts and stops at the Saigon Opera House, so ...
Saigon: City Sightseeing 45-Minute Panoramic Night Tour
If you are a bit reluctant to jump on the back of a scooter in the insane Saigon traffic, but still want to do a food tour (highly recommended), then this walking food tour might be just the thing. With 13 tastings you'll get to experience a good ran...
Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Food Tour with 13 Tastings
If you aren't up for walking tours, but still want to explore Ho Chi Minh City and discover some of its secrets then this tour might be the best option for you. Scooters are the main form of transport in Saigon, but best for first timers to be on the...
Saigon: City Highlights and Saigon Unseen Scooter Combo Tour
Like a beer with your dinner? Then this food tour might be a great option. Experience the local cuisine and “craft beer” (Beer Hoi = Fresh beer). (Affiliate Link)
Ho Chi Minh City: Craft Beer and Food Tour by Scooter
Another thing I recommend friends and family do when they visit is a cooking class. I've done three over the years with various schools. Visit the local wet market and learn about the ingredients, before heading back to a fully-equipped kitchen, to whip up lunch. (Affiliate Link)
Immersive Cooking Class & BenThanh Market Tour By Local Chef
Saigon by night is fabulous and seeing it from the river is a fabulous experience. Add in fabulous food and entertainment and it makes an amazing night out. Unfortunately the traditional junks we went on pre-COVID are no longer running, but this one,...
Saigon by Night: Traditional Dinner Cruise