The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels Tour from HCM City - Morning or Afternoon - Trapdoors, kitchens, and underground rooms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15,833 reviews · from $15Our pick

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon group tour. Expect a long drive, about two hours at the site, English commentary, narrow tunnels, trapdoors, wartime kitchens, and optional AK-47 shooting for adults.

“We went for the non-touristy option for this tour. We really enjoyed the day and Minh, our guide, was great (definitely the best of the tour guides we have come across during our 3-week trip to Vietnam!). Very informative and engaging!”

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From HCM City: Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

2.Mekong Delta Tour with Sampan Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13,132 reviews · 9 hours · from $16

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to My Tho and Ben Tre for a busy, colorful day in the Mekong Delta. You will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, cruise by motorboat, glide through narrow canals by sampan, taste local fruit and honey tea, eat Vietnamese food, and see coconut candy being made.

“Our guide Theo was fantastic Friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable I had a fabulous day out and would definitely recommend this activity”

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

3.Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9,413 reviews · from $28

Spend four hours behind a licensed Saigon driver, eating dishes such as bún bò Huế, bánh mì, bánh khọt, grilled banana, and chè. You’ll visit District 3 and 10, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and the Cambodian Market. Female drivers and vegetarian menus are available.

“Such a great experience! It’s my first time in Vietnam so getting a tour of the local/best foods was so great. My driver Vlad was so amazing and knowledgeable- him and the other tour guides were so cool and fun. The places they brought Read more”

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HCM: Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

4.Cu Chi Tunnels-Tapioca Small Group Tour Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,485 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide such as Bao, Phong, Tommy, or Khanh. See war relics, traps, bunkers, kitchens, and command areas, watch a documentary, try tapioca and tea, and crawl through an optional narrow tunnel.

“Bad experience with both the vehicle and guide. While I empatize with the age of the guide, what was not acceptable is his ability to captivate audience with a story. Too many distractions including personal phone calls. What was worse is listening to his you tube and insta on speaker phone full 2 hours! Definitely our worst experience in vietnam.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

5.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Signature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,328 reviews · from $33

This 11-hour trip pairs the Cu Chi Tunnels with My Tho and its narrow Mekong canals. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle, motorboat, and sampan, with lunch, fruit, water, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included. Guides such as Dragon King, Lockie, and Vin are known for lively storytelling.

“It was a nice long day. The tour guide, Vin, made the day really special. His explanation of each tour before we got there was great. He had a great sense of humour which made the time together very enjoyable. The tours were great. We really enjoyed learning about the 'multi purpose' coconut.!”

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Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

6.Mekong Delta Guided Tour from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,192 reviews · from $18

Leave Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho and Ben Tre, cruising past fish cages and floating homes before entering narrow palm-lined canals by rowboat. You’ll visit Vinh Trang Temple, a family home, and a local restaurant. Guides such as David, Viney, Thuan, and Theo are known for lively, attentive tours.

“Loved it. Family all enjoyed it..... the tour host was amazing and very interactive Got to see alot of scenary. Highly recommended”

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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

7.Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Limousine Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,052 reviews · from $56

Spend a full day beyond Ho Chi Minh City, touring the Cu Chi Tunnels and cruising the Mekong near My Tho. Expect a small group of up to 16, guides such as Jack, Ben, or Vinh, Vietnamese lunch, fruit, honey tea, and several boat rides. Allow closer to 12 hours than 10.

“Our tour guide Vinh was so knowledgeable and friendly he gave us such a great history lesson from start to finish ! He was so accommodating and kind , in one full day you get to see a lot and experience a lot of the history of this amazing place ! Highly recommend”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

8.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Full Day Tour – Max 12

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,257 reviews · from $43

Pair the Cu Chi Tunnels with the Mekong Delta in one long day from Ho Chi Minh City. Guides such as Lam, Kiem, Jackie, and Hubert are known for clear history, humor, and personal stories. Expect a tunnel visit, Vietnamese lunch, boats, fruit, honey, coconut treats, and village music.

“We had a great day on this tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong delta. Our guide Lam was very knowledgeable and great fun and I would thoroughly recommend this tour.”

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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

9.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide such as Long, Ted, or Thu, stopping for eight street-food tastings, including bun bo Hue, banh mi, sugar cane drink, dessert, and a visit to Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Choose a motorbike or car-and-walking tour.

“Our Guide, Ted, was amazing. He led us through alley ways and talked about the history of Saigon and pointed out significant buildings. The food we ate was amazing and authentic. Ted taught us the correct way of eating certain foods Read more”

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Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

10.Cu Chi Luxury Group Tour – Tapioca and Cake Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,375 reviews · from $21

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide. Explore hidden entrances, hospitals, kitchens, trap doors, and narrow tunnels, then try cassava, tea, and wheat cake. Guides such as Bao, Long, Hien, and Tim are praised for clear storytelling.

“Amazing experience. Our guide Lam was very friendly and explained in great detail. The bus was new and clean and the drive felt very safe. Definately would recommend.”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

11.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, or Harry. Ride by taxi to local districts, try banh xeo, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, desserts, beer, and rice wine, and walk between food stops and the flower market.

“Its a great experience! We really enjoyed all the food we ate and it was nice to experience food like the locals!”

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Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM

12.Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,869 reviews · from $29

Spend 10 to 12 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Tin or Mr Hua, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. Crawl through a short tunnel, see wartime traps, ride river boats, taste honey tea and coconut candy, and enjoy lunch with a small group of up to 14 people.

“It’s a great experience going into the tunnel - I did a short one. In February it’s very humid, so wear loose clothing , good walking shoes, a fan and hat for the ladies. Be prepared to be horrified when you see the traps.”

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CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network

13.CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,828 reviews · from $22

Spend five to six hours exploring the Cu Chi Tunnels, wartime traps, Viet Cong workshops, and underground passages with an English-speaking guide. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with guides such as Harry and Bob praised for clear, lively explanations.

“It was a well conducted tour. Our guide Harry (dont know his vietnamese name) was funny and informative. They picked us at 8.20 and we were dropped back at 1.30. We went to the cu chi tunnels and then onto an agency that creates lacquRead more”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – Small Group Tour

14.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,822 reviews · from $33

Spend about 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Emily, Bunny, Tu, or Kevin, visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Expect a documentary, tunnel access, Vietnamese lunch, motorboat and rowboat rides, honey tea, fruit, coconut treats, and a small group of up to 15 people.

“The guide (Tu) was so friendly and wonderful. He had a lot of great knowledge and was very organized. I can't imagine a better guide or overall experience. It was fantastic!”

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Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

15.Top Notch Street Food Motorbike Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,667 reviews · from $29

Join Saigon Vibes for a four-hour motorbike food tour through Ho Chi Minh City. Your driver-guide, such as Alex, Jack, Peter, or Kelly, handles the traffic while you sample local dishes, drinks, and desserts across Districts 3, 5, and 10.