Top 5 Museum Visits in Ho Chi Minh City

1.War Remnants Museum – Ho Chi Minh City Half Day Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · from $39Our pick

Start at 7:30 am for a small-group introduction to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and War Remnants Museum, with hotel pickup from selected District 1 hotels, lunch, and a guide.

“A somber experience telling the story of the atrocities committed by the US on the people of Vietnam. It inevitably ignores the atrocities committed by the Viet cong (N Vietnamese army) on the US forces. That’s a shame because you leRead more”

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2.Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnel & War Museum – Original, Less Touristy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $27Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours with an English-speaking guide exploring the less-crowded Ben Duoc Tunnels, underground bunkers, trapdoors, and wartime food, then visit the War Remnants Museum. Groups are capped at 10, with guides such as Linda, Tai, and Nick named in tour feedback.

“I had a really good experience . My guide tai was exceptional . He had great knowledge and was a pleasure to deal with . The driver too no English but always smiling and making sure I had water .”

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3.Saigon City Sights & War Remnant Museum on Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $22Best value

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking local guide such as Vy, Kieran, or Ethan. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Thích Quảng Đức Monument, Chợ Lớn, temples, markets, and old apartments, then finish with a meal and drink. Hotel pickup, scooter, helmet, and raincoat are included.

“This was an awesome food safari with Vy and Ethan - out guides. Both of them were delightful, enthusiastic and really shared what life is like in Vietnam. Both spoke very good English which made the experience a lot more fun.”

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4.Ho Chi Minh Most Historical Spots & War Museum Tour (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $133

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s difficult wartime past and lesser-seen cultural sites. Your English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, museum admissions, and lunch stop are included. Ocean is one named guide praised for his polite, clear approach.

“Ocean was our guide and was fantastic very polite and knowledgeable would 100% recommend to anyone thinking about booking can’t thank them enough.”

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5.War Remnants Museum & Ben Thanh Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $69

Start with hotel pickup in District 1, 3, or 4, then visit Independence Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, and Bến Thành Market. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned luxury car, water, and entrance fees are included.

“The War Remnants Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam War. While the collection of artifacts and photographs is extensive, the museum's perspective is undeniably biased towards the Vietnamese viewRead more”

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