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.
“Loved it. Family all enjoyed it..... the tour host was amazing and very interactive Got to see alot of scenary. Highly recommended”
Hanoi Old Quarter food crawl with Bun Cha, dry pho, banh mi, kem xôi, egg coffee, then Train Street for the pass.
“Lucy took us to some great spots and was very friendly.”
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.
“Kien was helpful and friendly, explaining about the different foods. We enjoyed our tour with him, thank you”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“Excellent opportunity to see and do some amazing things. Great sites and lunch was terrific. Be physically ready for the stairs as it will test your abilities.”
Small-group Mekong Delta day tour from HCMC with boat rides, Vinh Trang Temple, Vietnamese lunch, and entrance fees included for $18.
“Great experience from start to finish. Our guide Son, was amazing! Very informative & nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend 🤗”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food with Michelin-nominated tastings: dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and hidden egg coffee.
“Was fantastic and the guide very informative as well as the food and drink being delicious!! I would recommend to anyone to do it 👍”
Guided Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with 7+ tastings, Vietnamese drinks, and sweet chè. Small group, ~4 hours, $24.
“Tour was AMAZING, really nice guide, gave all the explanations that were asked about history and the food was amazing”
Three-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town with a local English guide, Japanese bridge stops, assembly halls, and a PDF food list.
“We found this tour fascinating! Jun was a wonderful guide through Hoi An’s old town. She even sent the group away with recommendations for shops/restaurants/bars in the city. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the origins of Hoi An and the blend of cultural influences in the city!”
Hanoi’s small-group street food tour hits Old Quarter backstreets for 7+ tastings, clear guidance, and a guided intro to Northern flavors.
“Austin is an amazing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable foodie tour guide in Hanoi. The food that he selected for us is authentic and delicious. We would strongly recommend him to anyone coming to Hanoi.”
Cycle from Hoi An into the Song Thu river delta for ferry crossings, hands-on crafts, basket boats, and optional home-cooked lunch.
“Na and Tien were amazing guides! Both knew a lot about the local knowledge, the history and culture. They both were very respectful, helpful, and energetic throughout the tour :) I highly recommend them.”
Phu Quoc 8-hour boat tour with a guide: snorkel Buom, Gam Ghi, May Rut, enjoy lunch on board, then relax on white sand.
“The islands were amazing, the food was excellent and the guide was very polite and made sure everything went according to plan and that our safety (and the coral reefs) was a priority. an excellent experience overall”
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.
“Mia and Quang were fantastic guides. They provided great cultural perspectives of Hanoi and Vietnam. They were flexible and took us to places that interested us the most. They were friendly, outgoing and made the tour very enjoyable.”
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.
“Fantastic tour. Great food and Apple was an excellent tour guide. A must do for intro into different kinds of food.”
