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15 Best Historical Tours In Ho Chi Minh City

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

15 Best Historical Tours In Ho Chi Minh City

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - The quick lacquer workshop stop: short, but it sets the mood
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

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1.From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, an English guide, documentary, tunnels, and quick local snacks for about $14.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Really good tour, our guide Kevin was amazing, he is funny and very knowledgeable, 5 stars alone just for him. The place itself is a must visit and really hits home to how shocking this war was. I would advise doing atleast the 20 max people toRead more”

480 reviewsFrom $14.00by SST TRAVEL

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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - War Remnants Museum: start here so the city makes sense
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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

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2.Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

Ride a scooter through Ho Chi Minh City’s French Quarter on a 4-hour private tour, with hotel pickup, museum and cathedral stops, and optional ao dai.

★ 5.0

“Super fun! I love motorbikes, and what a native way to see the city. Flex those abs to stay on! :) I had a short time in HCMC because I was here for work, so Billy was a wonderful guide and took me to places I may not have been able to visit in my…”

466 reviewsFrom $25.00by Saigon On Motorbike

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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour - Scooter driving basics: what safety feels like in practice
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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option - Pickup in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10
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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - Pickup, timing, and the ride out of District 1
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage - Jesus Christ Statue: rules, the stair workout, and the payoff
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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

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6.Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

A 10-hour Vung Tau day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Christ Statue views, colonial White Palace, seafood lunch, beach time.

★ 5.0

“Good day out from HCM city. Not just a beach trip but several other stops as well. Good workout to climb the jesus statue - need knees covid. Excellent lunch in good quality restaurant Comfy coach”

284 reviewsFrom $41.50by TNK Travel

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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown - War Remnants Museum: the emotional core of the day
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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

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7.Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

8-9 hour private Ho Chi Minh City tour with Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, and a Saigon river water-bus. Pickup included.

★ 5.0

“Lovely first day in Vietnam with Thuyen! Picked me up promptly and great communication before the tour even started to coordinate for the day. Sights were exactly as advertised and Thuyen added excellent information and insight.”

246 reviewsFrom $47.50by TNK Travel

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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day - A/C Bus, Group Size, and Pickup: comfort vs cost
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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day

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Saigon Historical City Tour - French-era icons: Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Post Office
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Saigon Historical City Tour

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9.Saigon Historical City Tour

A 4-hour private scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s French landmarks and wartime stories, with pickup, snacks, and helmet included.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour with Chris and An on our first day in Ho Chi Min, both of them were very knowledgeable and polite, adding some great detail to popular spots, while also taking us to some more non-touristy locations. The tour had a great variety of places and our guides made us feel…”

139 reviewsFrom $45.00by AN Tours

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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food - The 4-hour route: how the day flows (and where it can feel rushed)
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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food

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10.Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food

Ride an open-air US Army jeep through Ho Chi Minh City’s big landmarks, temples, war history, and craft stops for about 4 hours at $69.

★ 5.0

“Extremely disappointed. The tour had 9 spots to visit when I booked. At the beginning I showed Luc the guide the list and he said most will be done and bitexco tower we won't enter even though the itinerary said that entry and admission Read more”

95 reviewsFrom $69.00by Saigon Foody Tour

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour - Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites - Rice paper village: the stop that turns history into something physical
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

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11.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

Private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, rice paper village, and a private English guide for history and hands-on stops.

★ 5.0

“Our first time in Vietnam and we wanted to dive into its history—this tour was the best decision we made. Chris was incredible: knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about his country, culture, and history. He turned learning intRead more”

93 reviewsFrom $79.00by AN Tours

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Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History - Price and what $32.89 actually buys you
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Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History

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12.Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History

See Cần Giờ’s mangroves with monkeys and crocs, then enjoy a Saigon evening with a private cyclo, water puppets, and river dinner.

★ 5.0

“This tour was rather disappointing. After we booked the dinner cruise online we were then told that the cruise boat was not operating that evening because of Lunar New Year Holiday. So the dinner was swapped for one in a local restaurant. Read more”

59 reviewsFrom $32.89by Vietnam Travel Group Co., LTD

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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown - Independence Palace: the most important building on the route
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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

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13.Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

Small-group Ho Chi Minh City tour with Independence Palace, French landmarks, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, and a Saigon River waterbus ride.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Thuyen was fantastic. Her knowledge was extensive and she happily answered questions, even ones unrelated to the place we were visiting. The tour covered many sights but allowed adequate time to look around. Lunch was delicious! Would recommend this tour.”

48 reviewsFrom $44by MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour - Independence Palace: where power rooms meet war stories
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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour

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Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History - Vuon Chuoi Market Fruit Chaos: Freshness You Can Taste
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Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History

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15.Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History

A 3-hour early morning walk in Saigon with Grandma-style noodles, exotic fruit markets, and a 1938 coffee house, small-group pace for $39.

★ 5.0

“Nothing was rushed, nothing felt planned just for show. It felt like being gently invited into the city rather than guided through it. We followed the rhythm of the morning, stopping when something felt interesting, sitting when it felt right, eatiRead more”

33 reviewsFrom $39.00by Spring Saigon Tours

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