HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best days out.
The 15 most popular morning tours in Ho Chi Minh City. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a war documentary, and learn guerrilla tactics on a 7-hour Ho Chi Minh City day tour with optional shooting.
Most Popular“It was really informative and interesting, Ben was an incredible guide who really taught us a lot about the history of Vietnam - so great. He also was lighthearted and friendly, such great qualities in a guide.”
Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with District 1 hotel pickup. Crawl Viet Cong tunnels, see traps and quarters, learn the war story.
“Bloody terrible experience - the drive there and back took twice as long as outlined, which we learnt is actually normal - so why not just say so? Expect to be on your bus for 5 - 6 hours. Our tour guide was actually in the American War so very knowledgeable, but was in such…”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, English guide, exhibits, tunnels crawl option, and cassava.
“Excellent experience knowing about Vietnamese history and struggle and resilience. Guide is very knowledgeable and explained very well”
Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with trap exhibits, tunnel crawl, cassava tasting, and optional rifle range for an extra fee.
“Great day ticking off some bucket list experiences! Kiếm was a knowledgeable and patient guide, managing a high traffic tourist spot well. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, Ben Dinh stop, English guide, and optional AK47 shooting.
“Our guide was great. He had a presentation on his ipad that he showed us the how’s and why’s of the tunnels. Very informative. It is about an hour and a half trip to the tunnels, mainly because of traffic, and this really helped to fill the time and educate us.”
Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels morning tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, a small group, Ben Dinh stops, and time to crawl.
“interesting tour of the cu Chi tunnels with our guide Japan yes - that is his name!). Day started a bit later than expected due to passenger pickups..Tour bus was full and uncomfortable but Japan did a good job of keeping everyone amused and informed. The tour itself felt a bit rushed, but enjoyable.”
Speedboat to Cu Chi Tunnels with a guided secret traps tour, lunch and snacks included, plus flexible drop-offs from Ho Chi Minh City.
“From the moment Tommy picked us up from our hotel lobby, on the speed boat trip to the tunnels, during the tour and on the way back this was an amazing experience and everything we hoped for! Our seven year old girls loved the whole trip and crawling 60m through the tunnels.”
Morning Saigon scooter ride with door-to-door pickup, temple and markets, and included food like coconut and noodle soup. Private option.
“overpriced, didn't do the itinerary as written, didn't want to do what they planned as was not in the itinerary list as advertised, so just got them to drive me around where I wanted to go as it was just myself and my son, so that was ok”
A 4-hour morning motorbike food tour in Ho Chi Minh City, mixing flower market, Chinese temple, war sites, and spring rolls for $37.
“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!”
A private 4-hour Saigon scooter history tour with hotel pickup, key landmarks, tickets, and the option to ride in Ao Dai.
“The tour guide was 25 minutes late and couldn't find the hotel. How do you not know how to use Google maps to find one of the most iconic hotels in HCMC. The guide had bad hygiene and smelled. Think about how bad it is riding behind Read more”
A 2-hour sunrise-to-breakfast motorbike tour through Saigon’s markets, flower stalls, coffee, and a secret wartime basement.
“It was fantastic morning ride around the city of Saigon. Our tour guide Ben and his friend were fantastic such lovely young man, infact university students working before their school starts. I admire their dedication and enthusiasm. They tRead more”
Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with pickup, guided tunnel access, and a quick rubber plantation visit.
“Comfortable bus ride with friendly guide Bao (William) and fellow travellers. Cu Chi tunnels are an interesting insight into the power of the human spirit and determination. They are also very low!”
Cu Chi Tunnels VIP half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City: documentary, bamboo traps, crawl tunnels, rice paper, cassava, optional AK-47.
“Good tour guide, and knowledgeable however transport was uncomfortable with no air conditioning unless sitting by the windows. Surprise visit to a tourist shop on way wasn't appreciated”
A half-day Cu Chi Tunnels trip from Ho Chi Minh City by speedboat, with a guide, lunch, history lessons, cassava, and shooting practice.
“Really excellent and informative trip by speedboat to the tunnels. Our guide Lucky was very well informed and really brought the experience alive. The ingenuity of the soldiers who built lived in the tunnels was incredible. We went early which was a good idea to miss the crowds that came by bus later.”
Small-group Cu Chi Tunnels tour from HCMC with hotel pickup, English guide, Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc entrances, and tapioca included.
“Good guide, tunnels are narrow and claustrophobic. It was a hit day, but good experience and history lesson.”
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