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.
“Miss Love was friendly and chatty and was an excellent guide. There were only four of us in the group which was perfect. We were taken to places we would never have found on our own and tried foods that we had never tasted before. We would certainly recommend this tour to any tourists and…”
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.
“The guide I think was only starting out, his English wasn't too great so there was a little language barrier/struggle but he did really try. The water puppet show was fantastic to watch! The dinner cruise was a bit of a let down. The food was mediocre/poor, it was buffet style so some of it…”
Ho Chi Minh City lights meet a Vietnamese buffet on a Saigon River dinner cruise, with live music and round-trip transfers for $55.
“very nice guide , Tri. He accompanied us ver well. Nice meal, nice entertainment, good service. only good feelings”
Private Ho Chi Minh night tour with cyclo or scooter sightseeing plus a Saigon River dinner cruise and live Vietnamese show.
“Our guide Leon was attentive and interesting to talk with. All arrangements were very smooth. The cyclo ride was a highlight, giving a streets eye view of the hustle and bustle. The cruise boat was comfortable and the service on board was excellent. The views of the city from the river were great. All up,…”
Cruise the Saigon River at night and watch a traditional water puppet show, with hotel pickup and dinner included for about 4 hours.
“We had a very good driver. We had a good tour guide. We had poor seats for the puppet show. The dinner on the boat was absolutely terrible. We arrive late for dinner. Everything on the buffet had been picked over and was cold no one came to take our drink order. The boat right…”
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, the atmosphere and the overall vibe was great. The best part was telling them I maybe late and the said not to worry the guards will get us on the tour. Highly recommend.”
Ho Chi Minh City Saigon River dinner cruise with hotel pickup, English guide, and a private-table option for about 3–4 hours.
“We had an amazing time! Alain, our tour guide, went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. The food was incredible, and the entertainment kept us smiling all night!”
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.
“Fantastic show piece for Ho Chi Minh. The pick up was brilliant in an air conditioning vehicle comms were brilliant. Tom & driver Jerry were professional. The puppet show was a gem. The river cruise and meal was fantastic, it was a real top trip for our final night in Vietnam”
Dinner cruise on the Saigon River with a private table, tasty Vietnamese and international dishes, and live music in Ho Chi Minh City.
“The buffet had a nice selection of food to chose from. Staff were attentive and the curse up and down the river was enjoyable.”
Water puppet show plus a Saigon River dinner cruise in Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, English guide, and night skyline.
“We booked this tour because we weren’t confident enough to book a dinner cruise and get to the boat dock by ourselves. This was the only tour I could find that had a dinner buffet instead of a course dinner (we are picky eaters lol) 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.
“This is an amazing way to start your trip! Great food, great entertainment, lovely skyline cruise with many photo opportunities and attentive guide! AO Lune Productions was a real treat. I must say, the cruise buffet was wayyyy better Read more”
The whole city and the river country around it, and every way to spend a day.
