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15 Best Dining Experiences In Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon’s best days out.

The 15 best dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.

15 Best Dining Experiences In Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - Pickup, timing, and what 3–4 hours really feels like
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

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

Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with night skyline views, Vietnamese music, and buffet or set menus plus central pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Very interesting and worthwhile trip, from the very good service of the Asians Link Travel contact staff Katie,to the tour guide Queenie,who picked us up and showed us where to go and took photographs for us. Extensive buffet, good dining hall & well entertained!”

592 reviewsFrom $50.00by Asiana Link Travel

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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience - Meeting at the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (and getting oriented fast)
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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

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2.Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

A 3-hour Saigon street food walk with beef stew noodles, BBQ pork, temple sights, local coffee, street beer, and crème caramel.

★ 4.7

“So savoury! Duy guided us though the streets and alleys to popular streetcooks that I'd never found on my own. The dishes were diverse and there was always enough for everyone. He made sure we were safe, had water and wipes. Would recommend!”

153 reviews3 hoursFrom $29by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Asia

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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise - Choosing Your Seats: How to Get the Best View at the Theater
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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

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3.Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise, pairing North Vietnam folk tales with river views for $68.

★ 4.4

“Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water…”

111 reviewsFrom $68by MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD

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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise - Dinner on the water: buffet vs set menu, plus what to expect
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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

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4.HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with illuminated landmarks, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and included transfers.

★ 4.6

“Leon was our guide. He was very efficient with the way he got us in and out of the boat. Had plenty of time for photos as well”

110 reviewsFrom $55by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Opera House meeting point and how the timing works
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

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5.Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Saigon night: cyclo or scooter ride plus a buffet dinner cruise with live Vietnamese music and river-deck skyline views.

★ 4.6

“We had an amazing guide Quill. He was with us every step of the way, pointing out & explaining everything.. We were picked up by cyclos at our accommodation, it was very interesting and a lot of fun riding in them whist looking at the sights. We then headed to the boat for dinner. It…”

97 reviewsFrom $54by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - How the Guide Helps You Follow Along (Even in Vietnamese)
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table - Getting to the port: the easiest part of the evening
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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

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

Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, English guide, dinner included, and a private-table option on board.

★ 3.5

“I was a bit surprised that we went on tour on a motor cycle, but it was an awesome experience. Both tour guides were awesome and showed us a good a very good time. However, all the bits and pieces of the tour could have been better cRead more”

43 reviewsFrom $45.00by Saigon Homies Tours

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Getting Picked Up and Reaching the Port Before the Lights Peak
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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

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8.Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

Enjoy a 4-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with a private table, night skyline views, port photo time, and a live multi-language guide.

★ 3.8

“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.”

43 reviewsFrom $43by Travel & Explore In Vietnam

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - Saigon River at night: how the views change as you cruise
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

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

Saigon’s night in one package: water puppets at Golden Dragon, then dinner on a junk boat cruise along the Saigon River with city lights.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic show piece for Ho Chi Minh. The pick up was brilliant in an air conditioning vehicle comms were brilliant. Tom & driver Jerry were professional. The puppet show was a gem. The river cruise and meal was fantastic, it was a real top trip for our final night in Vietnam”

38 reviewsFrom $72.86by TNK Travel

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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER - Price and What You’re Really Getting for $119
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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

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

Small-group Mekong homestay from Ho Chi Minh City with bee-farm honey tasting, boat rides, biking, cooking class, and BBQ campfire dinner.

★ 5.0

“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”

38 reviewsFrom $119.00by Myanmar Private Day Tours

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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - Live Entertainment on the Water: Music, Dance, and Surprises
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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

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11.Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

Private-table Saigon River dinner cruise with Vietnamese and international dishes, night skyline views, and live music and dance. 3 hours.

★ 4.5

“We had a lovely night starting with Allan picking us up then to the boat meal and cruise. The food was good with staff checking to insure there was always enough then to the entertainment which was great”

31 reviewsFrom $40.00by HAPPY PLUS TRAVEL

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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Live Music, and Night Views
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

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

Private water puppet show plus Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, buffet dinner, and live music.

★ 5.0

“The whole tour was amazing from the start with the motorbike ride to the water puppets, the show was great then back on the nines to the river cruise. The food was great, the boat and crew lovely and then to finish the tour with a motorbike Read more”

29 reviewsFrom $47.36by Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Package Tours

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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury - What You Actually Get: Inclusions, Dinner Timing, and Tour Pace
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City - Stop 1.5: The Cyclo Ride Through Traffic, But at a Human Pace
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Water Puppet Show-Cyclo & Dinner On Cruise in Ho Chi Minh City

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

Small-group Ho Chi Minh City evening with a water puppet show, cyclo ride, and Saigon River dinner cruise, plus hotel pickup.

★ 4.5

“The experience began with a cyclo ride starting right at my hotel, which was incredibly convenient. Riding through the lively streets at a calm pace was a unique way to take in the city. We passed by cultural landmarks as motorcycles and ciRead more”

24 reviewsFrom $65.00by Hana Tourist Vietnam

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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage - Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour - Yuri Spa Foot and Hand Massage: Travel Recovery Without the Big Time Commitment
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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

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

A private Saigon night with Golden Dragon water puppets or Yuri spa massage, plus a Bến Bạch Đằng dinner cruise with live entertainment.

★ 5.0

“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”

23 reviewsFrom $80.00by VietCruise Tours

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