HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best, in one list.
The 15 most popular dining experiences in Ho Chi Minh City. The pick of them, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, Vietnamese buffet or set menu, live music, and glowing skyline views.
Most Popular“Asia Travel link through Viator was very accommodating and helpful. Their tour guide , Joey was amazing.”
A small-group Saigon street-food walk at sunset: Hu Tieu Bo Kho, xa xiu, temple stops, Saigon coffee, street beer, and caramel flan for $29.
“Really great tour- the tour guide was great and all the food was delicious”
Ho Chi Minh City water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise, with District 1 pickup, English guide, and a classic cultural night out.
“Great front row seats. Everything explained by a great guide. Definitely go to see this dhow.”
Ho Chi Minh City lights meet a Vietnamese buffet on a Saigon River dinner cruise, with live music and round-trip transfers for $55.
“Leon was our guide. He was very efficient with the way he got us in and out of the boat. Had plenty of time for photos as well”
Private Ho Chi Minh night tour with cyclo or scooter sightseeing plus a Saigon River dinner cruise and live Vietnamese show.
“We started off with the Cyclo tour which was amazing! Our tour guide DOM was exceptional in facilitating our experiences. He spoke English very well and even though we had a group of 7 people, he always made sure we were taken care of and helped with any questions or concerns. The food buffet had…”
Cruise the Saigon River at night and watch a traditional water puppet show, with hotel pickup and dinner included for about 4 hours.
“The Puppet Show is truly amazing. Although narrated in Vietnamese you will understand the actions. A phenomenal skill by the puppeteers to put this show on. Well worth it. Dinner afterwards was well worth it to see the wonderful lights of the city.”
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, English guide, and a private-table option for about 3–4 hours.
“It is a good experience for me, they have delicious food, nice city vibe, and sightseeing. Good price for this experience”
A 4-hour Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, sunset photo time, and a romantic private-table meal in Ho Chi Minh City at night.
“The food was cold, there was an ant in my soup. The English-speaking guides don't speak English.”
Small-group Mekong Delta homestay with honey-tea stops, stilt-architecture boat rides, cycling orchards, and BBQ camp-fire dinner.
“The Cu Chi tunnels were very interesting and worth visiting if you are interested in the history of Vietnam. On the same trip we travelled for a long time to the Mekong Delta. Such a disappointment!! The boat trip was like being on a factory cRead more”
Saigon water puppet show and dinner cruise with District 1 hotel pickup, plus night views from a classic junk boat.
“The water puppet show was very entertaining Even though the commentary wasn’t in English we grasped the meaning It was very well presented The river cruise not so great A very quick dash about 45 minutes sailing total there and back Read more”
Dinner cruise on the Saigon River with a private table, tasty Vietnamese and international dishes, and live music in Ho Chi Minh City.
“We loved it. There was a lot of variety of food and the entertainment was fantastic. Amazing views for photos.. great way to see the city lights...”
Water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, English guide, and night skyline.
“I would give the tour guide (Levi) a 5 star rating because he was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made the experience super fun. The puppet show was so much fun, I highly recommend. However, I feel ripped off because at the Read more”
See Golden Dragon water puppets and enjoy a Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, small group size, and Vietnamese cuisine.
“The experience was great and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Jackie our tour guide was amazing and took many pictures for us. Made us feel like VIP.”
Private 5–6 hour Saigon night: dinner cruise with Vietnamese entertainment plus water puppets or a Yuri spa massage.
“When I booked the trip I just wanted the water puppets and dinner. I could not figure out what the difference between the 2 experience offered so I took the shorter/cheaper one. When I got the confirmation it showed all 3 experiences. WhRead more”
Catch the A O Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House, then cruise the Saigon River for dinner with hotel pickup in about 4 hours.
“The show was excellent and our host was great. The dinner cruise was disappointing... unfortunately because we were a last minute, day before, booking we were put on the shark boat. The karaoke 🎤 was a struggle to listen to the entire ridRead more”
The whole city and the river country around it, and every way to spend a day.
