VIETNAM
Vietnam's standout days.
The 15 most popular historical tours in Vietnam. What each day is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Ninh Binh day trip from Hanoi by limousine: Hoa Lu temples, Trang An cycling, Tam Coc boat ride, and Mua Cave steps with buffet lunch.
“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”
Halong Heritage luxury day cruise with limousine transfer, Sung Sot and Luon caves, Titov beach swim, buffet lunch, and sunset treats.
“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”
Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, English guide, WWII tunnels, and tapioca tea snacks for $14.
“Really good tour, our guide Kevin was amazing, he is funny and very knowledgeable, 5 stars alone just for him. The place itself is a must visit and really hits home to how shocking this war was. I would advise doing atleast the 20 max people toRead more”
Saigon afternoon scooter tour: hotel pickup, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame, Central Post Office, Opera House, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and more.
“Super fun! I love motorbikes, and what a native way to see the city. Flex those abs to stay on! :) I had a short time in HCMC because I was here for work, so Billy was a wonderful guide and took me to places I may not have been able to visit in my…”
Private scooter tour of Ho Chi Minh City with war-era stops, French landmarks, markets, and coffee. Pickup, helmets, and bottled water.
“Tour was a grezt way to see city & learn about the history of Vietnam. Eli & Tracy were great guides. They were very helpful & knowledgable. English was very good. Always felt safe on scooters. Will probably do same when we go to Hanoi. .”
Ride through Saigon’s history by scooter in the morning, from war sites to French landmarks, with hotel pickup and optional Ao Dai rider.
“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”
6-hour Cu Chi Tunnels tour with hotel pickup, English guide, traps, short tunnel crawl, and a tapioca snack with hot tea.
“A brilliant day! We learnt so much history about the war in Vietnam from a Vietnamese perspective, and the tunnels were just amazing! A highly recommended tour - definitely one not to be missed. Our tour guide was great too :)”
Vung Tau day trip with Jesus Christ statue views, White Palace, Thuy Van Beach swim, Whale Temple, and lunch included from Ho Chi Minh City.
“Our tour is absolutely fantastic! We enjoyed the breathtaking views of Christ Status of Vung Tau, beautiful beach, White temple and delicious lunch. Our tour guide, Heidi was marvelous and extremely knowledgeable of the places we visited.”
Full-day Ho Chi Minh City tour with Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, river water bus from Bach Dang Harbor, and Cho Lon Chinatown. Lunch included.
“Lovely first day in Vietnam with Thuyen! Picked me up promptly and great communication before the tour even started to coordinate for the day. Sights were exactly as advertised and Thuyen added excellent information and insight.”
Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with an English guide, A/C ride, trap exhibits, and optional crawl.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, our guide Khoa provided us with so much information and history relevant to the Vietnam war! He went above and beyond and dropped us off closer to the War Remnants Museum after the tour so we could continue our exploration. We enjoyed the time frame of the morning tour as…”
Private DMZ and Vĩnh Mốc Tunnels tour from Huế with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a peaceful Cửa Tùng Beach break.
“Very informative and moving tour. Our guide who had been a child and adolescent living in the DMZ during the war brought his own memories to us and shared a first hand view of surviving this devastating period. His insights were wortRead more”
Hue countryside on a half-day motorbike tour: covered bridge, rice museum, bunkers, incense and conical hats, Thien Mu pagoda.
“This was a brilliant tour! Mr Happy was Very attentive and looked after us well! He was very knowledgeable of the areas he took us to. We were provided helmets, bottles of water and ponchos when it rained. Would definitely recommend.”
Saigon by scooter: a 4-hour historical tour with hotel pickup, French-era sights, Thích Quảng Đức’s story, and wartime bunkers.
“I got to see alot of places that I wouldn’t have got to see. Being on the back of a motorcycle was a lot easier to get around. My guide was Henry. He was lovely and amazing.”
Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter for street food and heritage stops, with 6–7 bites, beer, and egg coffee in about 3 hours.
“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”
Hanoi’s Vietnam War story on foot. Visit Cho Gioi, the Kham Thien B52 memorial, and Train Street with time for coffee.
“I have had the pleasure of taking this tour and must say it was nothing short of fascinating. The itinerary includes hidden gems and unique spots that the typical tourist will definitely miss otherwise. Our guide, Dung, was exceptional, very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the city. Her insights and stories brought the…”
