Half-day Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Spend the day some 40 miles outside of Ho Chi Minh City on this epic historical tour of the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Learn from your expert guide about the role these underground channels played in protecting people during the American War in Vietnam and gain a deeper understanding for the daily life that took place far below the surface of the earth as you wander the tunnels with your local guide.

Travel the rural roads of Vietnam nearly 40 miles outside Ho Chi Minh City and venture back in time to the American War in Vietnam on this Cu Chi Tunnels tour. Learn about the incredible network of underground tunnels and walkways that covered some 136 miles and hear how villages kept themselves safe during war by hiding in communities far below the surface. See why this historic destination is a popular stop for travelers from across the globe.

Let a knowledgeable guide unravel the history of Saigon's turbulent past on this half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Head to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum to learn about the city's dramatic demise when it was the capital of the US-backed Republic of Vietnam. See colonial buildings like the Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, evidence of the 19th-century capital of French Indochina. Get a glimpse of vendors selling fruit and vegetables at Ben Thanh Market and visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda.

Explore Vietnam's largest Chinatown on this 4-hour tour of Ho Chi Minh City's most atmospheric district. Hop aboard a traditional cyclo (pedicab), marvel at the Lady Thien Hau Temple, discover the ancient practice of Chinese medicine, and browse the stalls at Binh Tay Market.

This morning tour takes you into the heart of Ho Chi Minh City to discover the vibrant streets of Cho Lon, aka Chinatown. With its Chinese character and traditional culture, Cho Lon is worth a half-day of guided exploration. Learn about various religious practices at the Church of St Francis Xavier and Thien Hau Pagoda. Finish with a lunch of local delicacies and return transport by public bus or taxi.

Skip the traffic and crowds at Vietnam's popular Cu Chi Tunnels with this exclusive, small-group 5-hour boat trip and tour. Glide through the water hyacinths of the Saigon River as you make your way to the Cu Chi site, learning about life along the banks of this famous aquatic waterway. Then reach the Cu Chi Tunnels, enjoying a guided tour of this sprawling network of 155 miles (250 kilometers) of subterranean space. This small group trip, limited to a maximum of 14 guests, also covers transport, a light breakfast on the boat en route, lunch, entrance fees, and a guide.

Visit the Cu Chi tunnels on a 6-hour trip from Ho Chi Minh City, and explore the sprawling underground network where the Viet Cong launched the 1968 Tet Offensive. This 6-hour Cu Chi tunnels tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel and entrance fees, and it's limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

This popular half-day tour offers travelers the perfect overview of one of Vietnam's largest and most historic cities. Follow your friendly local guide through busy main streets and back alleys as you make your way to some of Ho Chi Minh City's top attractions. You'll learn about when the French captured Saigon some 300 years ago and see European influence in both the food and culture. This tour includes stops at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office and War Remnants Museum, as well as other key sites. It's the best way to see the city!

See all of the highlights on this half-day Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Tour with Saigon River Speedboat Cruise. Your expert guide will take you and your small group on a behind the scenes look at some of the city’s best and brightest sites. Visit the Saigon Opera House, Central Post Office and Notre-Dame Cathedral and learn about the influence of French colonizers on Vietnamese architecture. Wander the urban streets of city center and make stops at the War Remnants Museum, where you’ll learn about how a previously war-torn Saigon grew into this prosperous city. After you’ve explored on foot hop aboard a speedboat for a thrilling ride along the Saigon River. Experience the beauty of sunset over the charming waterway before making your way back to shore.

Get a personal introduction to Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour, private tour that includes all entrance fees, as well as pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Explore the lively streets of Chinatown, then visit Binh Tay Market and an 18th-century temple, and learn about wartime history at the War Remants Museum. This private tour offers the flexibility to customize the experience to your interests, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

The Mekong Delta is the 'rice bowl of Vietnam' and cruising past the riverside villages, orchards, and rice paddies is an unforgettable experience. This private 4-hour tour from Can Tho is ideal for those short on time, including a tour of the Cai Rang Floating Market, a visit to a traditional rice noodle factory, and fruit tasting at a local orchard.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnel network played an important role during the Vietnam War for Viet Cong forces, who used it for food storage, living quarters, and a hospital, among other things. Along the way, stop by a rubber plantation for a look at a local industry. When booking, you have the option to choose the group tour (maximum 20 people) or upgrade to a private tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Venture underground to explore the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels on this half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, including hotel pick-up. Learn about life in Vietnam during the American war as you see bomb craters, an American army tank and booby traps, and have a go at firing an AK47 (optional). Then, tour the fascinating tunnel network, which spans more than 250km underground and included war bunkers, command centers and weapons stores. Don't forget to take a photo of yourself peeking out of one of the camouflaged trap doors!

Discover what life was like for Viet Cong guerrilla fighters underground during the Vietnam War. You'll be whisked away by speedboat to the Cu Chi Tunnels on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Venture into the subterranean network for a look at living quarters, food and weapons storage and more. Afterward, feast on a Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant. You're transferred from your hotel to the Bach Dang pier and back by air-conditioned minivan.

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 km) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors and crawl through military supply tunnels.

Go sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, aka Saigon, on a 2-hour guided tour of Cho Lon. Have breakfast aboard a river cruise, then ride a cyclo through the streets of this Chinese community. You'll view landmarks such as Cha Tam Church and Binh Tay Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the historical highlights of Vietnam. Venture underground to learn how the Viet Cong built and utilized this intricate subterranean network, which played a vital part in their victory during the Vietnam War. Your 6-hour small-group tour includes your choice of Vietnamese baguette or 'pho' (noodle soup) plus round-trip hotel transport by minivan from Ho Chi Minh City.

Discover the best of Ho Chi Minh City, from a colorful market to colonial-era architecture, on a half-day tour that's ideal for getting your bearings in the bustling city. Browse the stalls of Ben Thanh Market, then explore the heart-rending wartime history on display at the War Remnants Museum. You'll also learn the stories behind the Notre Dame Cathedral and the grand Central Post Office, two of the city's most beloved landmarks. Choose between morning and afternoon departures for this Ho Chi Minh City tour, which includes round-trip transport from your accommodations.