What to do and see in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Best Walking Tours

May 19, 2021 Toi Mattera

Vietnam's bustling largest city sets the cultural and economic pace for the country. The former Saigon boasts charming French colonial architecture and wide boulevards, usually thronged and choked with traffic. Taxis are an option for seeing the sprawling city. The War Remnants Museum shows the Vietnam War through Vietnamese eyes. Don't miss the impressive Jade Emperor Pagoda. Go to the frenetic Ben Thanh Market for food, flowers or frogs. Tour through the Mekong Delta, past rice paddies and houseboats.
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1. Long Tan Battlefield And Vung Tau Highlights - 1 day Private Tour

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This tour explores the fascinating recent history of the Vietnam War and the Long Tan Battle between the Australian Royal Army and the Viet Cong. Our local guides will bring to light the stories and events that took place in each of the tour stops, offering you an immersive experience of Vietnamese history. Also explore the seaside city of Vung Tau! This tour includes visits to... • Long Tan Cross • Nui Dat • Long Phuoc Tunnels • Horseshoe Hill • Luscombe Airfield • Vung Tau Highlights

Inclusions: All Taxes, Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle, Two Bottles of Water, English Speaking Guide, Lunch - please note we can cater for any dietary requirements just be sure to get in touch beforehand.

Exclusions: Gratuities for your guide & drivers, Travel Insurance

Reviewed By bogdanm640

Nice experience, very customer oriented company fast and easy booking, very fast reaction. Mr. Bien a well prepared guide and enthusiastic. You should try this experience.

2. Private 16-day Vietnam in depth tour:Hanoi-Sapa-Halong-Hue-Hoian-Saigon-Phuquoc

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This comprehensive trip explores the best sights of Vietnam with stunning landscapes, fascinating cultures, friendly people - plus some exhilarant cities. The main attractions feature the image of both the new and the old city of Hanoi, the imaginary world of Halong Bay, the romance and peacefulness of Hue and Hoian, the hustle and bustle of Saigon and the fertile land of Mekong Delta, the sea paradise of Phu Quoc.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Private transportation with 04 seats Van in good air-conditioner , except transportation from Hanoi/Halong/Hanoi by seat-in-coach, except using hotel’s bus for round trip airport transfers in Phu Quoc, Accommodations based on double/twin or triple sharing with daily breakfast, Meals as indicated (B,L,D) in program (excluded drinks), All sightseeing fees & Boat fees as program, English speaking guide as in program,  Complimentary 02 bottle of mineral water per person per sightseeing day

Exclusions: Drinks - Private expenses, Travel insurance of all types, Bank services for payment if you pay by Visa Card which is 2% & bank fee for deposit., Tips and Gratuities, Surcharge fee on peak season, from Apr 28 to May 01, Sept 01 & 02 & 03, from December 24 to 31 2019 , Entry visa to Vietnam, All current airfares: Hanoi - Hue, Danang – Saigon, Saigon – PhuQuoc – Saigon, Surcharge fee for single traveller or for who stay in single room at all hotels & cruise, Other services not mentioned

Reviewed By Brenda M

Chose this tour company thru my canadian travel agent. Excellent choice. It was a private tour. Our guide, our driver my husband and I. It was a good choice considering the covid 19 epidemic. From beginning to abrupt end of our tour we had excellent knowledgeable guides and top drawer accommadations. The tours were well planned and gave us a good understanding of their homeland and what made them proud. We had time to investigate things on our own as well. Unfortunately we had to leave one week early but plan to return one day. We would not hesitate using this company again. We are in our 60's and our activities met our abilities. Felt safe and well informed with necessary changes. We were given a refund for places we were unable to go to

3. Night Market-taste Local Food Private Walking Tour

95A Đ. Trần Hưng Đạo, Phường Cầu Ông Lãnh, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Best Saigon Experience
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We PROMISE: #Private Tour #Student WILL TAKE you to LOCAL PLACES #You immerse LOCAL LIFE-taste LOCAL FOOD-MEET LOCAL PEOPLE #We co-operate &support local people to increase income; #Insurance free of charge (optional &update 4-working days before tour) #The tour will run at least 2 people ****** #WHAT YOU DO: @Pickup 5pm at meeting point Lotteria (95A, Tran Hung Dao street, Dist 1) @Drive through alley &stop local restaurant. Your course: 1.CRISPY PANCAKE 2.SPRINGROLL more 30-year experienced 3.VIETNAMESE TEA 4. Banh Khot- pot cake @Visit OLD CHURCH IN SAIGON from 1856; @Then you can taste LOCAL RICE WINE- BANANA RICE WINE @Visit colorful street & wet local market in AFTERNOON for workers @Try local grilled banana covered by sticky rice with coconut milk @Stop place -to taste BEEF NOODLE with vegetable @Stop to taste unique of VIETNAM BAKERY @Last stop will be dessert @Take taxi back to meeting point;

Inclusions: Vietnam hot tea- banan rice wine- pure rice wine, 1-LOCAL BANANA RICE WINE/2-CRISPY PANCAKE/3-SPRINGROLL/4-LOCAL VIETNAM BAKERY- BANH MI/5-BEEF NOODLE; 5-DESSERT, Private transportation, Use of bicycle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By theflyer1234

A top tour it was an insight trip exploring the other side of Vietnamese life.The guide spoke good english and is an asset for the tour company,he was fantastic well done david thanks for your tour.

4. Mekong Delta 3 day tour from HCM city to Phu Quoc Island / Phnom Penh

Kim Tran Travel - Private Day Tour
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If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, you cannot leave the bustling Mekong Delta from your itinerary. One of the most visited places in Vietnam, Mekong Delta is a combination of rivers, canals, floating markets, mangrove forests, swamplands and paddy fields. Mekong Delta has a truly unique ecosystem. Mekong Delta has so many attractions and activities that it would take you weeks to explore the whole area. The area may be best known for its floating markets, but it has so much more. We have put together all the main attractions worth visiting in Mekong Delta. Looking to get the most out of your Mekong Delta tour? Then we recommend this 3 day Mekong Delta tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Use of bicycle, All Fees and Taxes, Boat ticket from Ha Tien to Phu Quoc island / From Chau Doc to Phnom Penh, Private transportation, Bottled-water

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Reviewed By Lacastacruise

A wonderful day! Cruise manager help me for all activities on Cruise, staffs are very kindly, room is nice... No word can explain that service, everything is perfect.

5. Vietnam Ecotour 16 days / 15 nights

Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm, Hanoi, Vietnam Realistic Asia
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Many nights at Ecolodge or with locals allowing you to lie in the middle of lush nature and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere with very welcoming people. A real immersion to meet minority ethnic groups by participating in its daily activities such as making local products, cooking and discovering colorful traditional markets. Exploring a beautiful panoramic view of the picturesque and incredible landscapes of northern Vietnam off the beaten track. Sampan ride in the Van Long national reserve Visit the 3 major UNESCO sites: the marvelous Halong Bay, the imperial city of Hue, the pretty ancient city of Hoi An. Cruise on a traditional junk and overnight on board in the heart of the legendary Halong Bay. Escape to the heart of the Mekong, with authentic floating markets, through innumerable canals, green vegetable gardens.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By MikeK1938

We were on a 16 day trip through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand organized by Realistic Asia and absolutely loved it! They organized all of the flights to Vietnam and then home from Thailand, as well as the internal flights. They also booked the hotels and the tours, although we did organize some additional tours ahead of time on our own for the leisure days. Each of the tours tended to be run by people local to the city being visited and each of the tour guides was very professional and very enjoyable. The itinerary was such that we started in Vietnam, beginning in Hanoi and then Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh city, then to Siem Reap, Cambodia and finally ending in Phuket, Thailand. Each of the places was different and had things to admire and explore. Phuket was the beach place, although we found Hoi An had a great beach as well. We were very impressed and very happy with each and every hotel we were booked into. They were all very clean, nice and safe and had great staff. Would happily go back to stay at every one of them again. The travel agent who worked with us, David Huynh (Dat) was amazing! He was super responsive both before the trip when we had questions and during the trip when we were unsure about anything. We were on the leading edge of the Coronavirus pandemic and he actually noticed that our original flight to Vietnam was going through Seoul and we would have been forced to quarantine upon landing in Vietnam so he went ahead and changed our flights just days before we were to leave. We then got a notice that our flight home had been cancelled and that we needed to catch a flight home a day later. He went ahead and extended our hotel stay another night. We didn't even have to pay. We did not know what to expect when we booked the tour but after having gone we would enthusiastically recommend Realistic Asia and we would definitely go on another trip with them.

6. Saigon Then and Now by Scooters

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, 07 Đồng Khởi, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam Saigon Wild Cat
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Get through amazing places from district 1, 3, 5 and 10 by Scooters. Some hidden places where you will not find by yourself. We will give you full of information of those places. Many amazing and funny stories will be tell.... Notes: Free Pick-up and Drop-off at district 1,3 and 10. One of Vietnamese foods in the tour. One kind of drink in the tour. English Speaking Tour Guide.

Inclusions: Một trong những món ăn phổ biến tại Vietnam, Coffee and/or Tea

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7. Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike with Local Students

Saigon Back Alley Tours
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⭐Warning: We will not take you to tourist places. all the eateries are authentic Vietnamese street foods ⭐Your safety is our first priority! Good and safe drivers ⭐Everything is included in the price, both the tour and the tastings We will pick you up by motorbike at your place then walk, eat and explore deeply to local life: Let's do the 8 must-do to immerse yourself to local culture: 1.Driving through the maze system of Saigon Back alleys 2.Banh Xeo: Vietnamese Savory Crispy Pancake: special by a lot of flavors from herbs and unique sauce 3.Bun Thit Nuong:Grilled Pork With Rice Noodle: most famous southern dish 4.Banh Cuon-Steamed rice roll:Time to make some steamed roll with minced pork and mushroom 5.Chuoi Nuong: Grilled Banana & coconut milk: a bit sweet and salty of tropical fruits and coconut milk sauce 6.Bun Bo Hue: Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Time to try the famous broth that they have spent decades with 7.Call for Dessert: coconut ice cream or flan with caramel? 8.Surprise!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Beverages, Food tasting, Dinner, Snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By sandralchin

We loved exploring the back alleys of Saigon on motorbikes with our local guides. We were able to try dishes we wouldn't have found on our own, everything tasted wonderful and just as we expected. We enjoyed learning more about the city straight from locals themselves. The experience felt customized just for us and was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

8. Private Saigon Night Food Tour by Scooter

Scooter Saigon Tour
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Street foods and motorbike are big parts of Saigon which most of the tourists miss on their trip to the city. In the evening when it’s cool, locals love to go out by motorbike, drive around, gather at street food stalls to eat, drink, cheer “Dzo 1,2,3” and talk to each other. Private Saigon Night Food Tour is a chance for tourists to immerse themselves into local life, explore different districts, street food areas/markets, taste lots of yummy specialty dishes, have fun like locals and learn more about Vietnamese rich cuisine as well as unique culture. + 1st stop: Fried scrambled egg rice cake, Dumplings, Bo pia roll. + 2nd stop: Grilled beef in wild betel. + 3rd stop: Grilled rice cake with banana/sesame. + 4th stop: Coconut ice cream & fresh coconut water. + 5th stop: Grilled scallop with green onion, Steamed clam with lemongrass, local beer (or soft drinks), Broken rice, Flan cake.

Inclusions: Free hotel pick-up and drop off in District 1, 3, 4, 10, English speaking tour guide, motorbike, fuel, high quality open-faced helmet, bottle of water, rain poncho (if needed), Pictures from your tour (emailed to you later), Safety is a priority for us, so all guests ride behind our experienced drivers., Dinner

Exclusions: Personal expenses, 3 USD/person paid directly to the guide if pick up out of District 1, 3, 4, 10

Reviewed By catrionas355

Great tour, my guide Shane was very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Saigon.

9. Small-group Cu Chi - Ben Duoc Authentic Tunnels (6 - 7 hours)

Asiana Link Travel - CN Tôn Thất Đạm, 60 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam Asiana Link Travel
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We are the only company in Ho-Chi-Minh city to offer a small-group tour to Ben-Duoc tunnels, a non-touristy route for those who want to get insight of the Vietnam War. Bến Dược tunnels is about 20km farther away than popular-Bến-Đình area and attracts fewer foreign tourists. There is also a massive temple in memory of Vietnamese killed at Củ Chi, it is, at present, the largest war memorial in Việt Nam. If you are looking for an authentic experience to a less touristy site in a small budget, this package is a perfect choice for you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Boiled Tapioca and tea, 01 bottle of 500ml Lavie, A complimentary 3-course Vietnamese Lunch will be included at the end of the tour. And if you choose this option, you will make your own leisurely way back to your place., All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and Gratuities (recommended), Drinks (beer, soft drinks…), Travel insurance, Lunch (if you choose option 1, end tours at your hotel in District 1)

Reviewed By trvlrboy

Can’t review our Vietnam trip of a life time because Covid destroyed our dreams but definite 5/5 for the people at Asianlink. Nothing was a problem. Gave us a credit when Covid first hit then when serious illness decided to raise its head never flinched. Gave us our money back without question. Can’t recommend enough.

10. Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by Jeep

Jeep Tour Saigon By Night
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Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour. Enjoy seeing a selection of the main sights and learn about the past and present of the area. Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, each with its own unique route. This half-day tour is the perfect activity to capture a glimpse of the historic landmarks and sites of Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Emperor of Jade Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market...

Inclusions: Private Jeep/Driver/Tour Guide, Drinks on Jeep (Beer + Water), Jeep transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Insurance, All activities

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Reviewed By Michelranzijn

Great trip with lovely tour guide. The jeep tour shows some of Ho Chi Min’s greatest highlights including great information.. skybar was also cool experience!

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