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15 Best Dining Experiences In Saigon

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.

15 Best Dining Experiences In Saigon

Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs) - The river cruise: 60–120 minutes of lights, bridges, and skyline photos
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Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

1.Saigon River Dinner Cruise: Buffet, Set Menu, Fine Dining (3hrs)

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 4.5

“We had a wonderful experience on the cruise from Ho Chi Minh City. The food was tasty and nicely presented, and the entertainment was lively — there was a group singing songs, some belly dancing, and beautiful fan dancing, which made the evening feel festive and fun. We also really appreciated the smooth organization. A…”

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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience - Starting at the Fine Arts Museum and getting oriented fast
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Saigon at Sunset: Ultimate Street Food Experience

Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise - The Music and Storytelling Layer: More Than Funny Puppets
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Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

3.Ho Chi Minh City: Water Puppet Show and Dinner Cruise

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.

4.4

“Not sure whether anyone will have the same experience. I am fortunate enough to experience a 2on1 (driver and guide with me alone) arrangement with a guide (Ba Curong)that spoke excellent English and very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They were able to arrange for the best seat in the house for the water…”

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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise - Pickup at Cyclo Resto, Then Bach Dang Harbor
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HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

4.HCM: Saigon River Dinner Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City lights meet a Vietnamese buffet on a Saigon River dinner cruise, with live music and round-trip transfers for $55.

4.6

“Very good experience. Value for money. Our guide, Alvin, our guide, was very responsive and helpful. The cruise featured a wonderful cultural dance and flute playing. Staff on the boat were very helpful. Excellent customer service.”

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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet - Meeting at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (and Getting Picked Up)
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Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

5.Ho Chi Minh: Private City Tour and Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Private Ho Chi Minh night tour with cyclo or scooter sightseeing plus a Saigon River dinner cruise and live Vietnamese show.

4.6

“We had an amazing guide Quill. He was with us every step of the way, pointing out & explaining everything.. We were picked up by cyclos at our accommodation, it was very interesting and a lot of fun riding in them whist looking at the sights. We then headed to the boat for dinner. It…”

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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise - Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater: Folklore in Motion, Plus the Language Note
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Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

6.Ho Chi Minh City by Night including Water Puppet Show and Dinner on cruise

Cruise the Saigon River at night and watch a traditional water puppet show, with hotel pickup and dinner included for about 4 hours.

5.0

“the show was entertaining despite the foreign language, it was good that our guide explained it to us. the guide was kind and helpful, courteous and did his job talking about history of Vietnam. the cruise was okay and the food was good.”

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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table - The Saigon River Segment: Views, Breeze, and That 2-Hour Sweet Spot
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Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

7.Dinner On Cruise In Ho Chi Minh City With Private Table

Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, English guide, and a private-table option for about 3–4 hours.

3.5

“An amazing night, the food and entertainment was great. It was my birthday and wedding anniversary and the table was decorated and the staff sang happy birthday and presented me with a cake. Our guide Alain we picked us up from the hotel was so lovely. He was in constant contact during yo day, providing…”

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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table - Dinner on the Cruise: Private Table, Music, and City Reflections
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Saigon Dinner On Cruise Tour With Private Table

Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER - Price and Value: What $119 Covers (and why it adds up)
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Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

9.Mekong 2D1N SMALL GROUP Stay at Family Homestay WITH BBQ DINNER

Small-group Mekong Delta homestay with honey-tea stops, stilt-architecture boat rides, cycling orchards, and BBQ camp-fire dinner.

5.0

“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”

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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience - Dinner on the Boat: Vietnamese or Western Options, Served Fast
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Saigon Evening: Water Puppet Show & Dinner Cruise Experience

Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table - Live Entertainment: What You’ll See Without Leaving Your Seat
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Dinner Cruise on Saigon River with Private Table

Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour - Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater: exactly why the first stop works
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Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

12.Water Puppet Show And Dinner Cruise On Saigon River Private Tour

Water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, English guide, and night skyline.

5.0

“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”

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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light - Dinner on Cruise Luxury - The onboard meal: Vietnamese cuisine plus small extras
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Ho Chi Minh City Night Light – Dinner on Cruise Luxury

Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage - Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour - Yuri spa foot-and-hand massage: the reset before dinner
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Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

14.Water Puppet Show/ Foot Massage – Dinner Cruise Saigon Night Private Tour

Private 5–6 hour Saigon night: dinner cruise with Vietnamese entertainment plus water puppets or a Yuri spa massage.

5.0

“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”

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A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

15.A O Show Lune Production & Dinner Cruise Tour In Ho Chi Minh City

Catch the A O Bamboo Circus at Saigon Opera House, then cruise the Saigon River for dinner with hotel pickup in about 4 hours.

4.5

“Highly recommend the show. However, the seat was terrible, tucked in a corner, beside a column. I had to crane my neck for the entirety of the show in order to see parts of the action. There were empty seats through the theatre, with thRead more”

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