HO CHI MINH CITY
Saigon’s best, in one list.
The 15 most popular markets in Ho Chi Minh City. The pick of them, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Two days from Ho Chi Minh City into the Mekong Delta. Vinh Trang pagoda, Ben Tre coconut craft, sunrise Cai Rang, and Can Tho stay included.
Most Popular“Tradition Wonderful sunsett Traditional boats The market on the river is unique The tour guide was excellent. She was informative, cheerful, and always by our side whenever we needed anything”
Small-group Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang floating market, rice-paper making, cycling, and a home cooking demo.
“So expensive and the worst of all four trips we did in Vietnam. The guide was only after a tip and hinted about it all day. He cancelled us going on the Mekong delta because it rained for 15 mi utes. We were stuck at a stupid house where the Read more”
Mekong Delta and Cai Rang Floating Market in 2 days from HCMC with boats, bikes, a cooking class, and a real overnight in the heart of the river life.
“We all enjoyed the tour. There was a moment the rains came in and you would think…Oh no we are about to get soaked! However, it was the perfect effect. It made me think hard about the conditions the soldiers had to endure. This is a must if you visit the country.”
A long, early Mekong Delta day with Cai Rang floating market boats, fresh fruit breaks, Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, and Cai Be’s Ancient House.
“Our guide Than (Tim) was excellent. He knows such a lot and kept us all entertained during the day. Very pleased with him, and would recommend him and the company, to anyone.”
Chef Vu’s Saigon cooking class pairs a cyclo ride with Ben Thanh Market shopping, then you cook Vietnamese dishes and finish with egg coffee.
“Chef Vu’s class was fun. Learnt some interesting techniques and food. Especially enjoyed the pork ribs, the other items we learnt were also so much fun and interesting. Also learnt knife skills and learnt some food decoration skills”
Saigon Ben Thanh market walk plus a chef-led 3-course cooking class with dessert. Cookbook, cocktails, and transport included for $33.
“We cooked three dishes, the chef was very kind and welcoming, her explanations were very detailed, I had a lot of fun. The walk to the market was special, especially the fresh part.”
Shop Ben Thanh market, then cook Vietnamese dishes at your own station with a local chef in Ho Chi Minh City, plus a 25+ recipe cookbook.
“It is an awesome event with lovely and informative staff. The wet market tour was magnificent and the chef was adorable.”
Early 5am Cai Rang floating market, boat cruising, bike ride to a village, and My Tho river islands with a full garden-and-river lunch.
“Theo, our guide, was very knowledgeable. He showed up on time and was very accommodating of our needs. We did everything and more on the description of the tour, and were able to see and end experience and amazing part of the world!”
A fast, well-organized 2-day Mekong Delta intro from Ho Chi Minh City with Cai Rang boat life, temple + food, and an overnight homestay.
“excellent all round. activities and quality of accommodation and food and guide. no bad parts. 2 days is plenty”
12-hour Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh with Cai Rang floating market breakfast, Hu Tieu noodle-making, fruit, fish farm, and Son islet.
“The trip was very well planned and we have seen a lot of very nice places in Can Tho. We got to try out so many different foods. Thank Jack for being a really nice guide! This trip is highly recommended!”
Dawn at Cai Rang floating market, speed-boat views of the Mekong, tropical fruit tasting, and a full HCMC day trip with breakfast and lunch.
“We had Jackie as the tour guide and he did tell us a lot of nice fun things about the history. Everything went smoothly and we had 2 wonderful days together.”
Join a Ho Chi Minh City market walk and hands-on Vietnamese cooking class at Hai’s Restaurant, with a 3-course meal and egg or coconut coffee.
“A great morning of visiting the market before ‘helping’ to cook a delicious 3- course meal. The ingredients were top notch and so fresh. Very well presented and hosted by a really friendly crew. We’ll see if we can replicate it back home now 🤣😉. Thank you”
Two-day Mekong Delta adventure with My Tho Unicorn Island, Cai Rang floating market, bike ride in Ben Tre, and hands-on cooking in Can Tho.
“The organisation was a mess. Received a message the night before demanding more money. The first day was with 1 tour company, then we got dropped off to a different tour company. After that I think we were on a different similar tour. Read more”
Sunrise Cai Rang floating market with boat breakfast, noodle making, canal cruising, a village walk, and a cocoa farm from Ho Chi Minh City.
“This experience was one of my favorite things I did in Vietnam! It was one of the few options that had a pick up in Saigon and the tour guide, Daniel, was exceptional! He was informative, funny and kind. We got to see a lot of different things on Read more”
Private sunrise Cai Rang floating market, My Tho and Ben Tre river boats, fruit orchards, folk music, pagoda stop, and lunch.
“Awesome tour. Variety of activities throughout the day. Jens was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and great communicator. We enjoyed the boat ride, coconut candy making and the traditional musical of local village people. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!”
The whole city and the river country around it, and every way to spend a day.
