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.
“V was an amazing guide and really made this tour special for us. As well as explaining the background of all the amazing food we tasted (make sure you arrive hungry!) he also talked to us about the history of the areas we walked through, and Vietnam itself. Finishing on Train Street was a truly…”
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.
“Amazing food tour with Trung! Every stop was a hidden local gem and the food was unreal — fresh, flavour-packed, and authentic. Trung was super friendly, fun, and full of insider knowledge, which made the whole experience feel effortless and non-touristy. Ate way too much, learned loads, and loved every minute. If you’re in Vietnam…”
Small-group Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi: Mua Cave views, easy cycling, Tam Coc sampan caves, and Hoa Lu temples, lunch included.
“it was a great day with Tam! we were a small group (just me & one more person) which made the whole experience even better.”
Small-group Mekong Delta day tour from HCMC with boat rides, Vinh Trang Temple, Vietnamese lunch, and entrance fees included for $18.
“What a jam packed and brilliant day! Our guide Viet was very knowledgeable and fun. The lunch was plentiful and delicious. And the activities were varied and well timed. Ridiculously excellent value for money”
Hanoi Old Quarter street food with Michelin-nominated tastings: dry chicken pho, crispy eel noodles, bun cha, and hidden egg coffee.
“Was a great tour of the old town, the food was amazing and we had the best host in Olaf, would highly recommend”
Guided Hanoi Old Quarter street-food walk with 7+ tastings, Vietnamese drinks, and sweet chè. Small group, ~4 hours, $24.
“Great guide and an excellent introduction to Hanoi food.”
Three-hour walk through Hoi An’s Old Town with a local English guide, Japanese bridge stops, assembly halls, and a PDF food list.
“Me and my husband loved this tour. We found out a lot of interesting information from our funny, knowledgeable and funny guide, named Kun. Totally recommend”
Hanoi’s small-group street food tour hits Old Quarter backstreets for 7+ tastings, clear guidance, and a guided intro to Northern flavors.
“Tai ( Tim ) is an exceptional guide — friendly, honest, and truly thoughtful. He always has his customers’ best interests in mind. I really appreciated how he took me to local spots where the residents actually eat, rather than the usual tourist plaRead more”
Cycle from Hoi An into the Song Thu river delta for ferry crossings, hands-on crafts, basket boats, and optional home-cooked lunch.
“The program was great. It started with a long boat ride, but then it was followed by a nice bike ride. Our guide was very nice and everyone we met on the street greeted us and smiled, especially the children. This experience will stay in my heart forever.”
Phu Quoc 8-hour boat tour with a guide: snorkel Buom, Gam Ghi, May Rut, enjoy lunch on board, then relax on white sand.
“Everything was well organized. Pick up at the hotel everything.”
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.
“we were given an amazing Hanoi tour experience by Jade as we walked around several locations and were taken on a guided tour of Ho Chi MInh museum.”
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 food tour, introducing lots of new foods. Our guide Harry was wonderful. Ending on train street was a real highlight.”
