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15 Best Historical Tours In Saigon

Saigon’s best, in one list.

The 15 most popular historical tours 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 Historical Tours In Saigon

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - The 7:30 AM Pickup: How to Start Smooth (Not Speedrun)
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

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1.From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

Half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, documentary, command center, bunkers, and war-ration snacks for $14.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A great half day trip! We set off on time and the van was very comfortable. Service was excellent from Quyen. Thang was very welcoming and so knowledgeable! We really enjoyed seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning all about the history. Would definitely recommend!”

480 reviewsFrom $14.00by SST TRAVEL

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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Price and Value: What $25 Gets You
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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

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2.Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

Private 4-hour Saigon scooter tour with hotel pickup. French Quarter and wartime stops plus Notre Dame, Post Office, Opera, Pagoda.

★ 5.0

“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…”

466 reviewsFrom $25.00by Saigon On Motorbike

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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour - District 1 opener: French landmarks and the feeling of old Saigon
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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

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3.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

A 4-hour private scooter tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s districts, war-era stories, food stops, and coffee moments, with safety gear included.

★ 5.0

“This is my first time on a scooter. So I was a bit nervous especially in a city with millions of scooter. Teo reassure me that it is safe and to be fair, he drives very safe. The tour is exactly what’s outlined on the itineraries and it is great to learn more history of…”

416 reviewsFrom $33.00by Saigon Taste Tours

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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option - Safety on the Bike: Helmets, Insurance, and How It Feels
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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

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4.Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

Private morning scooter tour in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, helmets, included tickets, and history stops, plus optional Ao Dai rider.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time and learned about Vietnam’s history from Tin and Jessie. They both made us feel safe on the motorbikes and was the best way to see the historical sights and getting through the busy roads. I highly recommend this tour!”

349 reviewsFrom $25.00by Saigon On Motorbike

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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - Inside the Cu Chi complex: documentary, traps, and camouflage
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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5.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels with a 6-hour guided tour from Ho Chi Minh City, including snacks, tea, and a crawl through part of the tunnels.

★ 5.0

“Two kids 5 and 9 found it interesting and exhilarating. The traps were a particular high point for the eldest. I loved going through the whole tunnel complex and my claustrophobic partner enjoyed the history and context of the place. The tour guide was brilliant had answers to all our questions as well as great…”

312 reviewsFrom $19.79by Kim Delta Travel

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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown - Notre Dame Cathedral exterior: short stop, big photo impact
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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

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6.Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

Full-day Ho Chi Minh tour with Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Chinatown. Includes lunch, tickets, and water-bus views.

★ 5.0

“We saw the highlights of Saigon, travelling by air conditioned minivan between. The guide was adequate but heavily accented English made him hard to understand at times. Also, he could have provided more commentary on the city and lifestyle as we travelled between stops. There was too much time spent on shopping opportunities.”

246 reviewsFrom $47.50by TNK Travel

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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day - From Ho Chi Minh City: A/C bus, pickup, and how to plan your day
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Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour: Vietnam War History Half-Day

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Saigon Historical City Tour - A protest story that still matters: Thich Quang Duc
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Saigon Historical City Tour

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8.Saigon Historical City Tour

A half-day Saigon history tour by scooter with hotel pickup, great guides, French landmarks, Thich Quang Duc, and wartime sites.

★ 5.0

“You get comfortable riding on the back of a scooter very quickly! It is a great way to see the city city, at street level, where you can feel what's going on around you, as well as see it. My guide, k, provided a lot of wonderful perspective on all the historical locations we explored.…”

139 reviewsFrom $45.00by AN Tours

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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food - War Remnants Museum and the Secret Weapon Cellar: What You’ll See
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Saigon US Army Jeep Tours: History, Culture & Street Food

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour - Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites - Cu Chi Tunnels: your guide, your questions, and the pace
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

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10.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour – Explore History & Off-the-path Local Sites

Private Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, a hands-on rice paper stop, and off-the-path history.

★ 5.0

“Our first time in Vietnam and we wanted to dive into its history—this tour was the best decision we made. Chris was incredible: knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about his country, culture, and history. He turned learning intRead more”

93 reviewsFrom $79.00by AN Tours

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Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History - Monkey Island and the Mangroves: What Makes Cần Giờ Special
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Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History

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11.Cần Giờ Eco-Tour with Monkeys, Crocs & War History

Cần Giờ eco-day trip from Ho Chi Minh City: Monkey Island, mangrove boat ride, crocodile farm, then a private cyclo and dinner cruise.

★ 5.0

“This tour was rather disappointing. After we booked the dinner cruise online we were then told that the cruise boat was not operating that evening because of Lunar New Year Holiday. So the dinner was swapped for one in a local restaurant. Read more”

59 reviewsFrom $32.89by Vietnam Travel Group Co., LTD

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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown - War Remnants Museum: history you can’t skim
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Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

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12.Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage and Chinatown

Full-day small-group Ho Chi Minh City tour mixing French colonial landmarks, the War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, and a Saigon River waterbus ride.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Thuyen was fantastic. Her knowledge was extensive and she happily answered questions, even ones unrelated to the place we were visiting. The tour covered many sights but allowed adequate time to look around. Lunch was delicious! Would recommend this tour.”

48 reviewsFrom $44by MILLENIUM TRAVEL CO.,LTD

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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour - Morning option: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Notre Dame
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From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour

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13.From Ho Chi Minh City: Heritage & Culture Half-Day Tour

A 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City heritage tour: Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh and Chinatown, plus a Saigon River waterbus skyline view.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Kha, was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and fun! We learned a lot and enjoyed the entire tour. Highly recommended!”

37 reviews4 hoursFrom $26by Shining Star International Travel Company Limited

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Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History - Thich Quang Duc Monument: quiet history before the noise
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Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History

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14.Early Riser Walk: Grandma Noodles, Cafe, Exotic Fruits & History

Early-morning Saigon walk with grandma breakfast, fruit markets, tofu dessert, and an old coffee house. Small group, $39, 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“It wasn’t the landmarks, it was the feeling of walking behind Spring through small alleys, trusting her completely, listening to stories that weren’t rehearsed. The way she interacted with vendors showed this wasn’t a job for her, it’s just her life. That made the experience special in a quiet way.”

33 reviewsFrom $39.00by Spring Saigon Tours

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Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour - Thien Hau Pagoda and Chinatown: a quieter start with strong symbolism
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Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour

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15.Ho Chi Minh City: Half-day History And Culture Tour

4-hour Saigon history sampler with pickup: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Pagoda, lacquerware craft, English guide.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Boa and our driver Nam were the best so I hope I e spelled their names correctly. Friendly, professional, and engaging. The stops along the tour were neither too short or two long. Boa's knowledge and English were very helpful and appreciated. We were both able to walk away having learned many new…”

33 reviewsFrom $36by Hoi An Express

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