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15 Best Dining Experiences In Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon’s best days out.

The 15 most popular dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.

15 Best Dining Experiences In Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - The Boat Ride Itself: 60–120 Minutes of Floodlit Ho Chi Minh City
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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 pickup, 60–120 min on the river, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“My guide Barney was fantastic and very well organized. He communicated before pick up and was even available after the tour for any questions about Ho Chi Minh City. Very hard working. He deserves a 5 stars. I can the overall tour 4 stars Read more”

592 reviewsFrom $50.00by Asiana Link Travel

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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience - Meeting at the Fine Arts Museum: Easy Start, Central Wayfinding
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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise - How the Evening Flows: From Theater Time to River Time
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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise - Pickup from Cyclo Resto (or near the Opera House) and then straight to Bach Dang harbor
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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

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4.HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

HCMC’s Saigon River dinner cruise with small-group pickup, Vietnamese buffet, live music, and night views from the deck near Bach Dang.

★ 4.6

“Fantastic Experience on the Saigon River Dinner Cruise We had an incredible evening on the Saigon River Dinner Cruise with a private table. The views were stunning, providing the perfect setting for a relaxing and romantic dinner. Our guide was exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail, ensuring we had a wonderful time. The buffet…”

110 reviewsFrom $55by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Cyclo night tour: classic landmarks, slower pace
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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

Private Saigon night tour: cyclo or scooter landmarks, then Saigon River dinner cruise with live dance and music.

★ 4.6

“Highlight of the tour was the 60 minute cyclo transportation to the dinner cruise. Immersed in the hustle and bustle of the traffic, with a great view of the surroundings and night lights was unforgettable. Surprisingly we felt safe at all times. The dinner on the cruise was average but plentiful. Traditional Vietnamese band, singers…”

97 reviewsFrom $54by Saigon Adventure Travel

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - The Ride Between Stops: Private Transport That Matters More Than You Think
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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 - The dinner: what you’re paying for, and what can go wrong
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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

Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, a private table option, and a 2-hour night ride with city lights.

★ 3.5

“The photos in the promotional text in no way represent the actual experience. It implies a individual table next to the edge of the boat to enjoy the view. This doesn't happen. We were inside where our table was separated maybe 6 inches Read more”

43 reviewsFrom $45.00by Saigon Homies Tours

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Pickup to Port: The Easy Start (and where timing can slip)
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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 Saigon River dinner cruise with a private table, sunset boat photos, and Ho Chi Minh City night views in 4 hours.

★ 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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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER - Lunch by the Mekong, Then a Homestay That Changes the Pace
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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

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

Small-group Mekong 2D1N with honey tea, boat rides past stilt homes, homestay BBQ dinner, and a day-two cycling + cooking class combo.

★ 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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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - Dinner on the cruise: Vietnamese or Western food, plus less planning stress
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - The 6:30 pm Flow: Why Timing Can Make or Break Dinner on a Cruise
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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 dinner cruise on the Saigon River with Vietnamese and international food, plus live music and city-light views.

★ 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 - Getting there at 6:00 pm and what the tour actually includes
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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

Ho Chi Minh City evening: water puppet show at Golden Dragon, then a Saigon River dinner cruise with live music and city lights.

★ 5.0

“This tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Castle, was super nice and friendly and full of information about the city. The puppet show was funny and interesting and the city lights looked beautiful at night from the cruise boat. The negatiRead 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 - Saigon River at night: panoramic views plus a real dinner
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage - Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour - Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater: A Real Vietnamese Classic
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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

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

Saigon night private tour with water puppet show or foot massage, plus a Bến Bạch Dằng dinner cruise with live Vietnamese 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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A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

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15.A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

A O show and Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, skyline views, and a choice of show seats.

★ 4.5

“Really enjoyed the whole evening but not convinced worth £80 each. Our courier Kieran was fantastic, he collected us from the hotel and took us to the show and after the show onto the cruise and home again in taxi's. The A O show was rRead more”

22 reviewsFrom $72.92by Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Package Tours

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