Ho Chi Minh is where east meets west and old meets new. Some neighborhoods are replete with traditional Vietnamese temples and homes, and historic landmarks and attractions such as the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum provide visitors a peek at the city’s past. Other areas, on the other hand, seem to have been directly lifted from Europe with their distinctive French colonial architecture. The business district, meanwhile, is filled with skyscrapers and large malls where shopaholics can happily lose themselves in. Choose from one of the top day tours in Ho Chi Minh City, listed below, to see some of the key attractions in and around the biggest city of Vietnam.
1. Enjoy a luxurious city tour by limo (from USD 75.0)
If you want to enjoy a taste of luxury while exploring key attractions around the area, check out this tour. This package allows guests to visit two well-known attractions near Ho Chi Minh - the Cu Chi Tunnels, which served as the hiding place, sleeping quarters, and clinic during the war, and the Mekong Delta, a body of water that connects Vietnam to neighboring countries such as Cambodia and Thailand. The tour, which runs for approximately 11 hours, is inclusive of lunch, water, snacks, and even beer. Traveling with a big group? No problem, because you can select a bus instead of a limousine if you wish.
Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine
Duration: 10 hours
2. Spend a day exploring Ho Chi Minh City and the Cu Chi Tunnels (from USD 47.5)
Wondering about what sites to go to while in the city? Instead of racking your mind for the perfect itinerary, why not just book this tour to see the best of what Ho Chi Minh has to offer? The itinerary includes the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Old Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral, all of which will be visited in the morning. Guests will then be shuttled to the Cu Chi Tunnels in the afternoon. Lunch is already included in the package.
Ho Chi Minh City Tour + Cu Chi Tunnels Full Day Tour in Vietnam Singapore
Duration: 11hrsDuration
3. Explore the attractions of Tay Ninh
The Cu Chi Tunnels are not the only thing that you can see in Tay Ninh. It’s also home to the Cao Dai Temple, where you can learn more about the local religion and see monks performing their rituals. From there, you will then take a break and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Once you’ve enjoyed your refreshments, you will be brought to the Cu Chi Tunnels to explore the labyrinthine underground paths.
Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple Full Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Klook Singapore
Duration: 11hrsDuration
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4. Discover the hidden secrets of Ho Chi Minh on foot (from USD 67.0)
If you want to see a different side of Ho Chi Minh, consider joining this walking tour, which takes guests to the road less traveled that is, nonetheless, as fascinating as the more popular attractions because they allow you to see the city from the eyes of locals. The half-day tour traverses roads leading to the local markets and includes a visit to the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (FITO), the first museum on traditional medicine in Vietnam. Refreshments are included in the package.
Saigon’s Street Secrets
Duration: 5 hours
5. Learn more about the richness of Vietnamese culture (from USD 163.0)
It’s certainly impossible to imbibe the rich Vietnamese culture in one day, but this tour gives you the opportunity to explore some of its key elements. Your day starts with watching a water puppet show performance, which is indelibly tied to Vietnamese culture and traditions. From there, you will then proceed to the national museum where you can learn more about the country’s history. Your lunch break is still indelibly tied to the theme of the tour, as you will be given the opportunity to enjoy traditional Vietnamese cuisine. From there, you will go on a cyclo tour where you get to see key landmarks in the city such the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, and the Saigon Opera House, culminating in a visit to the Reunification Palace. Your last stop is the Ben Thanh Market, where you can buy souvenirs.
Ho Chi Minh City Private Shore Excursion Tour with Cyclo Ride
Duration: 8 hours
6. Have a water-themed tour in Ho Chi Minh (from USD 49.0)
Vietnam is surrounded by waters, so why not celebrate this unique feature by having a water-themed tour in the city? This evening tour takes guests to two water-themed activities: the iconic water puppet show and a scenic dinner cruise on a dragon boat that will travel along the Saigon River. Also included in the package is a cyclo tour of the city so you can see how it transforms at night.
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Witness Vietnam’s rich culture at Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre, which delights visitors with a nightly 45-minute puppet show. The play depicts traditional Vietnamese life in the Red River Delta through legends and folk tales. Moreover, it is accompanied by live operatic songs and a small group of musicians. Just note that the songs, narrations, and dialogues are in Vietnamese, but viewers will definitely enjoy and easily follow through with the story. Note that it is best to book your tickets in advance since the shows get sold out fast.
Water puppet show and Saigon River cruise in Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
7. Explore Ho Chi Minh at your own leisure (from USD 73.0)
If you don’t fancy running after a tourist bus, why not arrange a private tour so you can enjoy the sights of Ho Chi Minh at your own leisure? That way, you won’t feel like you’re in a hurry, making for a stress-free holiday. This tour takes guests to the key historic and cultural attractions in the city, including but not limited to the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, and the Giac Lam Pagoda. In between enjoying the sights, you can enjoy dining on authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Before heading back home, you will be brought to Ben Thanh Market, and Cholon, where you can enjoy shopping for souvenirs.
Private Tour: Ho Chi Minh City Full-Day Including Lunch
Duration: 8 hours
8. Learn how to prepare Vietnamese cuisine (from USD 79.0)
Vietnamese cuisine has a unique taste that will leave you wanting for more. In this package, you’ll get to learn how to prepare their distinctive dishes and learn more about their culture in the process. You’ll start your culinary adventure with a visit to the oldest surviving market in the country, where you will pick up the ingredients you will be using. From there, you will be brought to a venue where a professional chef will teach you how to prepare a tasty four-course meal.
Vietnamese Cooking Class, Ben Thanh Market Tour with Lunch
Duration: 5 hours
9. Go on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour (from USD 15.0)
Let’s face it: there are some tour packages that have itineraries that may not fully be in line with your schedule or your interests. Instead of using your limited time in the city visiting places you may not be interested in, why not create your personalized itinerary by going on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour? If you’re worried that you won’t get the assistance of a tour guide to help you better appreciate the sight, don’t be, because this package is inclusive of recorded tours of the sites to be visited.
1H Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus + Saigon Skydeck Pass
Duration: 1 hour
10. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels by speedboat (from USD 87.0)
Here’s another option that will make visiting the Cu Chi Tunnels memorable: this half-day tour allows visitors to get to and from the tourist destination by speedboat. On the way, a light breakfast is served. A guide accompanies tourists to give them information about the sites they will be seeing. For an additional fee, they can even try shooting a rifle at the gun range. After visiting the tunnels, visitors will then be brought to a resort, where they can enjoy a sumptuous seven-course lunch.
Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City by Speedboat
Duration: 6 hours
A city of contrasts
Ho Chi Minh is more than just a place where you can slurp authentic Pho, it is a place of contrasts, and it is this curious differences that make the city worth seeing again and again, as it always offers something different to visitors. Get a crash course of what it’s about by joining one of the tours on this list.
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