Ho Chi Minh City · DINING EXPERIENCES

15 Dining Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City to Build a Day Around

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The good dining experiences go early and the great ones go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup at 5:30 pm and the ride to the pier
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

1.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · from $50Our pick

You’ll cruise the Saigon River for 60 to 120 minutes, passing lit landmarks such as Bitexco Tower while enjoying a Vietnamese buffet or set dinner. Hotel pickup, a private table, live music, and guides such as Daniel, Joey, or Queenie are included. Drinks cost extra.

“Daniel our guide was so helpful , nice & friendly , he looked after the group from time of pick up to dropping us back to our hotel . The cruise was really good , food was good & staff really attentive . Highly recommend it”

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Meeting your guide at the Opera House
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

2.Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · from $54

See central Ho Chi Minh City by cyclo or scooter before boarding the Indochina Queen for a buffet dinner, Vietnamese music, dance, and night views. Guides such as Dom, Leon, Tony, and Loi have earned praise for their care and clear explanations. District 1 pickup is available.

“we had a wonderful evening being ridden around on Cyclos to see some of Ho Chi Minh's stunning architecture followed by a leisurely dinner river cruise. Our guide Stark was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. He made sure everything was perfect across the tour and it was wonderful to learn so much about the city.”

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - Golden Dragon Theater: a one-hour folk performance
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

3.Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $82Top rated

See Vietnamese folklore brought to life at the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then enjoy a buffet dinner aboard a two-hour Saigon River cruise. Your English-speaking guide and private vehicle handle the evening, with hotel pickup and return included.

“The water puppets are something unique to Viet Nam and fun to see. Some sort of list of the little episodes in English would have been useful. The dinner was mediocre and the "cruise" was kind of a waste - you don't see much. Having someone pick us up at the hotel and facilitate our activities was useful.”

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Sunset photos before the city lights
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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

4.Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 43 reviews · from $43

You’ll be picked up at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, taken to the port, and escorted aboard for a four-hour evening with dinner, music, and city views. A private table suits couples, though the boat’s movement, food quality, and guide communication can vary.

“The food, the atmosphere and the overall vibe was great. The best part was telling them I maybe late and the said not to worry the guards will get us on the tour. Highly recommend.”

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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table - Two hours on the Saigon River
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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

5.Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 43 reviews · from $45

Spend about four hours riding the Saigon River at night, with hotel pickup, an included dinner, English-speaking guide, music, and city views. The operator uses four ships, assigned according to availability, so confirm your boat and private-table arrangement before sailing.

“Have a good appetite and be ready for an excellent night's entertainment. Crew are very helpful to make your night enjoyable.”

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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER - Coconut Candy and the Midday Vietnamese Meal
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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

6.Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $119

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho and Ben Tre, where you’ll cruise quiet waterways, visit a bee farm, taste coconut candy, cycle through orchards, join a cooking class, and sleep at Family Tiny Garden. Transport, meals, guide, breakfast, and BBQ dinner are included.

“The Cu Chi tunnels were very interesting and worth visiting if you are interested in the history of Vietnam. On the same trip we travelled for a long time to the Mekong Delta. Such a disappointment!! The boat trip was like being on a factory cRead more”

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - The Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater at 6 pm
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

7.Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $72

At 6 pm, a District 1 pickup takes you to the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then on to dinner aboard a classic junk boat on the Saigon River. Expect Vietnamese or Western food, city views, and English-speaking guide support. Tom and driver Jerry have handled some departures.

“Really enjoyed the puppets, so well done and the cruise was restful & food very nice ) we could not eat all of it.”

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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - What your three hours look like
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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

8.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours on the Saigon River from 6:30 pm, with a private table, Vietnamese and international food, live music and dance, and city views after dark. Meet at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh in District 4. Drinks and hotel transfers cost extra.

“The buffet had a nice selection of food to chose from. Staff were attentive and the curse up and down the river was enjoyable.”

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - What the puppet show adds to the evening
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

9.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $47

Start with a 45-minute performance at Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, then cruise the Saigon River for 2 hours and 15 minutes with dinner, music, and skyline views. Private hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Levi, Kieran, Oliver, and Castle have earned strong praise.

“The day before the tour we received a text message advising that the buffet option which we had booked months in advance had sold out and our only option was to upgrade and pay for the VIP option. As this had been booked for nye wRead more”

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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury - What the rating tells you, and what it does not
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

10.Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $68

Start with a 45-minute water puppet show at Golden Dragon Theater, then ride to the Saigon River for Vietnamese dinner aboard a traditional-style boat. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, drinks, and a group capped at 15 are included. Jackie may guide your evening.

“The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.”

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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City - From theater to Bến Bạch Đằng
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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

11.Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $65

Spend 4.5 hours in Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, a cyclo ride, the Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater, and dinner aboard a Saigon River cruise. Guides including Nhu and Linda have led the experience. Hotel pickup, transfers, show admission, and dinner are included.

“We had a delightful evening out in Saigon, starting with a Cyclo ride through the unbelievable traffic to the puppet theatre. The show was truly amazing—just how do those puppeteers do it? It’s like magic with leaping fish, fire breathing Read more”

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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage - Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour - Yuri Spa: a one-hour break for tired feet
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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

12.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Spend an evening in Ho Chi Minh City with a Golden Dragon water puppet show or Yuri Spa foot and hand massage, followed by a two-hour dinner cruise from Bến Bạch Đằng. A Vietnamese set dinner, traditional entertainment, sightseeing, private touring, and optional hotel pickup are included.

“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”

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Ben Thanh Princess Luxurious Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City - The river views after dark
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Ben Thanh Princess Luxurious Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

13.Ben Thanh Princess Luxurious Dining Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $58

Board the Ben Thanh Princess at 7 pm for a two-hour Saigon River cruise with city lights, live band music or a magic show, and optional dinner. My and Dien are named as attentive staff, while vegan, vegetarian, and children’s meals can be requested.

“My and Dien were friendly and attentive. Dinner was served perfectly and the food was delicious, very good quality. The live music was entertaining and added to the beautiful atmosphere. It was a beautiful evening!”

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night - Dinner on River Junk - Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night – Dinner on River Junk

14.Ho Chi Minh City by Night – Dinner on River Junk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $62

This 5.5-hour evening tour combines the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and a Saigon River dinner cruise. Hotel pickup is offered in District 1. Guides such as Mr. Xia, Arian, Kelvin, Bar, and Lucky have led similar outings, though guide assignment varies.

“Mr Xia is helpful,caring and easy going tour guide. He is also professional and assuring person whom makes sure ppl in his grp are well taken care.”

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LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner - Lunch and the move to Family Tiny Garden
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LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner

15.LUXURY Mekong 2 Days 1 Night SMALL GROUP Stay at Tiny Homestay with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $99

Spend two days in the Mekong Delta with private transport, a boat ride, honey tea, fruit, rowing, coconut candy making, cycling, cooking, and an overnight stay at Family Tiny Garden. The small group has a maximum of 12 people, with pickup from Ho Chi Minh City.

“It was unbelievable. A must see.Our guide are awesome ,helpful and knowledgeable ,Buffet lunch at restaurant in bana Hill was amazing , It was very busy and hard to get photos, I recommend going early to beat the crowd. The hands look rRead more”

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