HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 best saigon unseen & hidden gems tours in Ho Chi Minh City, with how long each one runs, what it costs and who you book it with.
A 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City street food walk with free hotel pickup, taxi hops, 10 tastings, and Saigon beer.
Most Popular“Really great tour, excellent guides. You need to do a food tour in Saigon because around the tourist areas there is a lot of really terrible food. You must try the good stuff!”
Half-day motorbike tour in Saigon mixing famous landmarks, local alleys, Chinatown, and optional food stops with safety-first small groups.
“the students were super super nice and we feel very safe and we loved everything about our”
A small-group half-day to the larger Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels, with crawl-through passages, wartime snacks, and optional range shooting from Ho Chi Minh City.
“The tour was very well done. We were picked up at the appointed meeting place and time by the tour guide. He kept us informed of the van‘s arrival. The drive to the tunnels was accomplished smoothly and was filled by the guide giving his commentary on the history and background of the tunnels as…”
4-hour Ho Chi Minh City scooter tour with hotel pickup, bun bo hue, flower market, pagoda, floating market, and secret war sites.
“My tour guide Hailey was so knowledgeable and shared her enthusiasm on the tour. I’m so excited that I booked my tour with this company. I learned so much and saw places that I know I would’ve missed if I didn’t do this tour.”
Small-group Ben Tre Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boat rides, brick and coconut stops, biking, and a local lunch.
“I would suggest this tour to everyone who wants to experience the Mekong Delta away from the crowds. We were a small group of 6 and we had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful tour without being overwhelmed by the caos… Perfect communication with this tour operator, and thanks to our guide Tony!”
Small-group Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City: crawl tunnels, see traps and a tank, and taste tapioca.
“Tommy and the tour were very nice. We got to hear many stories from Tommy and got a good insight about the war, how vietnam lived it and the Tunnels. It was a small group and the drive was very comfortable. We also had a stop at an art made by handicapped people from the…”
Morning scooter ride through lesser-known Saigon spots: Thien Hau Temple, flower market, floating market, and street food, with hotel pickup.
“My guide Dom was the best! Unfazed the whole time and able to answer my questions. His obvious pride in Vietnam shon. Very safe driver! Thank you Dom.”
Ben Tre and the Mekong Delta by tuk tuk, rowing boat, and bike—small-group day trip with pickup, lunch, and canal islets.
“This was a great experience for my friend and I. It's not a glamorous tour, or one that compares to Halong Bay or Ayutthaya in Thailand, but it allows you to experience how people live in the area. We booked the tour a few weeks in adRead more”
Scooter-led street food tour in Ho Chi Minh City with free pickup, all food included, and rides past landmarks like Notre Dame.
“No history or background. Just food and a short explanation. The tour felt rushed. It was the second one I’ve done with the kids and wanted something different. It said it would last 4 hours but we barely took 2 and that was with some thingRead more”
Hotel pickup and drop-off, 10 Saigon street-food tastings plus beer, and an easy 2.5 km walk through local districts.
“The tour was great and we got to try so many different foods we hadn’t yet tried and learnt so much about the history of Ho Chi Minh City. We loved every minute and went home extremely full 😂. Our tour guide Alex was great - thank you so much for such a brilliant evening!”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat: pagodas, Cao Dai temple, markets, canals, and coconut whiskey.
“Wonderful experience! The tour felt truly authentic, and our guide Anna was outstanding—knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. She shared great insights into local life and culture, making everything feel genuine rather than touristy. Highly recommended!”
Morning Saigon motorbike food tour: coffee, flower market, Thien Hau temple, secret 1968 bunker, floating coconut, Ao Dai option.
“This was an amazing tour. My tour guide’s name was Long. He was very knowledgeable and super accommodating with customizing the tour to my preferences! Also his english and accent were both excellent, which made communicating great! Highly recommend!”
Private 4-hour Saigon scooter tour with pickup, colonial landmarks, war-era sites, wet markets, flower market lunch, and coffee stops.
“It was great fun scooting around the city with Emmy. Saw many memorable things ... time flew by. Tour includes stops for coffee and lunch --- an amazing value. The burning buddha statue and history is very hard hitting emotionally.”
Half-day Ben Duoc tunnels tour from HCMC with hotel pickup, small group access, wartime snacks, and optional AK/M16 range.
“Ken was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. For anyone who is a history buff or has connections to the war, or just wants to see a true amazement in human ingenuity this is a must see. Thank you for a great tour”
Full-day Mekong Delta tour from Ho Chi Minh City with boat and tuk-tuk rides, Vinh Trang Pagoda, bánh khọt cooking, folk music.
“Travis our guide was great - hospitable, thoughtful and knowledgeable. The day trip was great value for money and it was made extra fun by drinking snake wine and feeding crocodiles. It was lovely to do the temple at the end of the day and have a little calmness after an action packed day. Thanks…”
The districts, the war years, the markets and the food, all in one place.
