Where to Start: the 8 Best Ho Chi Minh City History Tours

1.Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,045 reviews · from $89Our pick

Travel from Bach Dang pier to the Cu Chi Tunnels by luxury speedboat with a guide such as Mr. Chi, Moon, Danny, or Xavia. You’ll see river life, explore bunkers and traps, sample cassava, and eat a seven-course Vietnamese lunch. Small groups are capped at 15 people.

“Great communication and Trang was great always making sure we were looked after and very knowledgeable which made it a great day.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $14Best value

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on a 6 to 7-hour group tour from District 1. Watch a documentary, inspect bunkers and a command center, try tapioca and tea, and hear the wartime story from guides such as Kevin, Kyle, or Thang.

“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”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $25

Meet your private motorbike guide at your hotel for a four-hour history tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French Quarter, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a wartime weapons cellar. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“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 short time. Fabulous, super fun way to see the city!”

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4.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $33

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the Central Post Office area, Burning Monk Memorial, a former Viet Cong hideout, a wet market, flower market, and Chinatown temple. Coffee, snacks, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“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.”

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5.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $19

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels on a six-hour guided visit with English commentary, a war documentary, trap displays, a short tunnel crawl, tapioca, pandan tea, and optional AK-47 shooting at extra cost.

“Two kids 5 and 9 found it interesting and exhilarating. The traps were a particular high point for the eldest. I loved going through the whole tunnel complex and my claustrophobic partner enjoyed the history and context of the place. The tour guide was brilliant had answers to all our questions as well as great patience.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $41

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Climb to the Christ Statue, see White Palace and Whale Temple, enjoy lunch, and get roughly 35 to 40 minutes at the beach. Guides may include Nikki, Heidi, or Thuyen.

“Nothing Dirty beach and sites where boring Don’t waste your day. Also three hrs driving to and theee hrs back.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $47

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned vehicle and water bus. Visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Central Post Office, Cho Lon, Thien Hau Temple, and Binh Tay Market, with lunch, coffee, tickets, and an English-speaking guide included.

“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.”

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8.Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 189 reviews · from $16

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide such as Rick, Robert, Kevin, or Khoa. See traps, bunkers, kitchens, and weapons, crawl through a tunnel section, and choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“We were collected promptly. Our guide was really informative and very nice and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”

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