VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Vinh Trang Temple, My Tho river cruise, island tastings, canal rowing, and Ben Tre coconut country.
“This tour is fantastic, well organized and full of experiences. Our tour guide Blanco was professional and positive all the way. We enjoyed all experiences and would recommend to anyone!”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“The guide Sara was terrific, funny and knowledgeable.”
Hanoi street food tour with 4–6 bites and an English guide, ending at Train Street for a drink as the train passes inches away.
“Mary was an exceptional guide! She was very informative and made sure we had a representative array of delicious Hanoi food.”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“Nature lovers paradise. Highly recommend. Went with family Nov 2025. Everything was well organised and lunch was great.”
Small-group Mekong Delta day tour from HCMC with boat rides, Vinh Trang Temple, Vietnamese lunch, and entrance fees included for $18.
“I chose this tour because I wanted to go off the beaten track and explore something new. I can honestly say I was not disappointed. The boat cruise was only for our group of 10 people and going around the villages and dragon fruit plantations were amazing. The villagers were very friendly and it seemed…”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food with Michelin-nominated tastings: dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and hidden egg coffee.
“We had a fantastic experience. The day was very well organised, informative, and easy to follow. We learned a lot and still had time to enjoy everything at a relaxed pace. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended.”
Guided Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with 7+ tastings, Vietnamese drinks, and sweet chè. Small group, ~4 hours, $24.
“We did a private tour in the morning and were lucky to get Ha as our guide. She was absolutely fantastic. We told her what food we liked/ didn’t like and she made sure that we stuck to these whilst at the same time giving us plenty of opportunities to try all the highlights to…”
Three-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town with a local English guide, Japanese bridge stops, assembly halls, and a PDF food list.
“I did this tour on my first day and it was an excellent introduction to Hoi An. Our guide Karla was excellent. Informative, engaging and funny. She had a great sense of humour and was always cracking jokes and made sure that everyone felt part of the group. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to…”
Hanoi’s small-group street food tour hits Old Quarter backstreets for 7+ tastings, clear guidance, and a guided intro to Northern flavors.
“We had an amazing experience during the food tour in Hanoi led by Anna. From the start, we were wonderfully taken care of and guided through the bustling streets of old Hanoi. Anna's knowledge and passion for the local cuisine were clRead more”
Cycle from Hoi An into the Song Thu river delta for ferry crossings, hands-on crafts, basket boats, and optional home-cooked lunch.
“What a fun day exploration. Training was a fantastic guide!”
Phu Quoc 8-hour boat tour with a guide: snorkel Buom, Gam Ghi, May Rut, enjoy lunch on board, then relax on white sand.
“Great day on the sea! Great food and nice islands for both snorkeling and chilling. Our tour guide Tee was awesome!”
Ha Giang Loop, 3 days and 2 nights, small-group motorbike tour with an English-speaking guide, meals, and top passes like Ma Pi Leng.
“Disappointing. We booked through odyssey as they had great reviews. Our trip was actually operated by a company called lotus and they were poor. The company were unaware of our booking so never received confirmation of booking. Tried 3times to get hold of the tRead more”
Private student-guided Old Quarter walk in Hanoi with Hoan Kiem Lake, Kim Ngan Temple, and optional Thang Long Water Puppet show.
“Great experience with a knowledgeable tour guide named Amanda. Perfectly spoken english and a keen interest in the history of Vietnam. Picked up from hotel and she arrived nice and early for arranged tour time. Visited a few good locations that I did not think of previously. Recommended great Vietnamese food too.”
Ha Giang 4 days/3 nights by small group loop tour with an English-speaking guide, homestays, included meals, and iconic passes.
“I had a great loop with Tom and Tien. They had lots of activities planned along the way and made the loop enjoyable for our small group. The home stays were great as well as lunches and dinners. This will be one of the heights of my trip and something you don’t want to miss…”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food tour with 10 tastings and Train Street, plus egg coffee, beer, rice wine, and dessert for about $30.
“Great introduction to the Hanoi food scene! Nice mix of street vendors, sit-down meals, and drinking beers with new friends while awaiting the train. Note that our tour ended at a different spot than where we started, which I very much appreciated but if your'e directionally challenged be sure to clarify!”
