Top Southern Vietnam Half-day Tours

Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) 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.

Experience the rich culture and flavors of Vietnam on a motorbike food tour through vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Even experienced travelers and foodies can be overwhelmed by the city’s maze of crowded streets and variety of restaurants, but with this guided tour you can let someone else do the planning and rest assured you aren’t missing any of the top dining locations.

Be whisked away to Cu Chi by luxury speedboat on a tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Learn about the tunnels built by Viet Cong soldiers and the transformative battle in the fierce fight for independence. A light breakfast is served as well as a traditional Vietnamese lunch.

Take a look inside the elaborate network of tunnels created by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Stretching all the way to the Cambodian border, the Cu Chi Tunnels served as a base and included living quarters, meeting rooms, kitchens, weapons, and supplies. Learn about the poor conditions underground, see handmade booby traps, and consider the tunnels' place in Vietnam’s history. This small-group tour includes round-trip transport from Ho Chi Minh City.

Explore a medieval complex of Hindu temples famous for its erotic sculptures. After a convenient airport or rail station or airport pickup, head to Khajuraho and check out a newly opened museum and a sound and light show at the complex’s western temples. Enjoy a delicious complimentary dinner and breakfast the next morning before spending the day marveling at temples dedicated to Shiva, Devi Jagdamba, Parsvanath, and others.

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a morning or afternoon tour that travels round-trip by luxury speedboat. Go underground with your guide in Cu Chi to discover the vast tunnel network built by resourceful guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War. Learn about the war from the Vietnamese perspective and see authentic war relics that remain on-site. Travel with a small group limited to 14 people for a more personalized experience. Your tour includes breakfast and/or lunch (depending on departure selection).

Eat your way through Ho Chi Minh City’s street food scene on this half-day tasting tour, dedicated to local favorites that many culinary tours overlook. Drop in on hole-in-the-wall restaurants, where vendors have spent decades perfecting small but tasty menus. Enjoy eight tastings, including freshly made banh mi, sugar cane drink and sweet soup dessert.

Discover the secret world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters on an explorative half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Accompanied by a guide, descend into the subterranean network of tunnels and gain insight into the remarkable history of the 124-mile (200-kilometer) labyrinth. Hear how the tunnels functioned as busy underground cities, and learn the pivotal part the structure played in the Vietnam War. Enjoy the convenience and personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

The street food choices of Ho Chi Minh City can be astounding—and overwhelming. A personal guide makes the decisions and communications easier on this evening walking tour. After a convenient hotel pickup by taxi, savor a menu of delicious dishes washed down with beer and homemade Vietnamese rice wine.

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.

Join the colorful throngs of motorbikes zipping across Ho Chi Minh City on a private tour that explores the city’s traditional cuisine and night markets. Sample a series of dishes as you taste your way through the city, and see at some fascinating places along the way, including a surprising pagoda inside an apartment and the banks of the Saigon River. With a personal guide to Ho Chi Minh City’s food and flavors, try each food in context, alongside cups of beer, soft drinks, or homemade sticky rice wine.

You haven’t really experienced Vietnamese cuisine until you’ve dined on street food. On this small-group evening tour of Ho Chi Minh City you’ll be taken to some of the best spots while zipping around on a scooter. Throughout 4 hours with us, we will try really tasty Vietnamese dishes at 6 local places where are locals’ favorite areas. You will have a chance to see decorated colorful streets on the back of a scooter. Wandering around 5 lively and sparkling districts and enjoying fresh atmosphere on our scooter ⭐RECOMMENDED FOOD MENU: #1 BUN BO HUE - Beef Noodle Soup #2 BANH MI - The world's most well-known dish in Saigon. #3 JASMINE TEA #4 CHUỐI NƯỚNG - Grilled banana: served with creamy coconut milk #5 VIETNAMESE PIZZA - The good mix of melted butter, cheese, egg and Vietnamese sausage #6 PAPAYA SALAD - This salad mixed with black beef is unlike any food you had before #7 KUMQUAT JUICE #8 CREAM FLAN - as a dessert Please note that all food and drinks will be included in the price.

See a different side to Ho Chi Minh City during an evening food tour that promises to take you off the beaten path. You’ll travel like a local by scooter and stop at hard-to-find street food stalls that offer traditional dishes such as meatball bahn mi (baguette) and bahn trang nuong (Vietnamese pancake). Plus, hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included so you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Visit one of southern Vietnam’s top destinations on this 6-hour tour from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Learn from your guide about the Vietnam War (American War) and how the north Vietnamese army used the vast network of tunnels. You can go underground to see facilities built inside the tunnels, and sample cassava, a staple food during the war. Pickup and drop-off is included from centrally located hotels.

See Ho Chi Minh City through the eyes of local students during a sightseeing tour with a difference. Rather than traveling by coach or car, you’ll avoid traffic as you explore on the back of a motorbike, which grants you access to places that larger vehicles can’t reach. Plus, you’ll benefit from the insider knowledge of your student guide and receive tailored recommendations to maximize your trip.

Head down the tunnels once used by Vietcong soldiers during the Vietnam War on this close encounter with a well-preserved relic of Vietnam’s recent history. Instead of finding your own way out to the Cu Chi Tunnels, though, drive the approximately 43 miles from Ho Chi Minh City on a pre-booked tour bus, with pick-up provided direct from your inner-city hotel. Experience the labyrinth of tunnels and caverns first hand and learn about how they were used from your guide.

Constructed by Communist guerrilla fighters, the Củ Chi tunnels are a symbol of the Việt Cộng’s struggle against the French in 1940s and the American War in the 1960s.  Built in three layers, the fighters lived in the underground network of tunnels. Hidden under leaves and trapdoors, the tunnels are complete with weapons facilities, hospitals, command posts, kitchens and ventilation.  Take this tour to see how the Việt Cộng lived.

Benefit from a Ho Chi Minh City food tour that is paired with sightseeing by motorbike for the ultimate half-day combo tour of this important city in southern Vietnam. Observe daily life as your driver-guide zips through the streets while you ride as a passenger on the motorbike. Stop at popular local eateries and sample enough dishes to make up a meal, including delicious appetizers, mains, and dessert.

Get to know the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a private sightseeing tour by Jeep. Traveling with a guide, you'll see a selection of the main sights, like the War Remnants Museum, the Independence Palace (aka Reunification Palace), Emperor Jade Pagoda, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market. Entrance fees are included.

Stray from the beaten path and discover places in Ho Chi Minh City that are usually only reserved for locals on a private food tour. This walking tour, which offers a more intimate glimpse into Vietnam’s second city, reveals six of the best street food joints and is led by local students for an authentic view of the city.

Sample the hidden side-street food stalls and mouthwatering cafes of Ho Chi Minh City during this private food tour by scooter. Start your trip with some sightseeing, checking out landmarks like the Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, and Independence Palace, among others. Navigate the lesser-known side streets of Ho Chi Minh City with your guide as you visit its top street stalls for food, drink, and socializing. This Ho Chi Minh City tour, easily customized to fit your food interests and itinerary requests, also includes a guide, all food and drink, motorbike and helmet, round-trip hotel transport and photos from the trip.

Gain a unique perspective of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern life meets traditional Vietnam. Tour the dynamic city with a professional guide who points out architectural features of French colonial–style buildings, such as Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. Visit other famous attractions including Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from districts 1 and 3.

Travel like a local in Ho Chi Minh City on the back of a motorbike, avoiding traffic, and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the city. Venture away from the typical tourist trail to explore Ho Chi Minh’s atmospheric neighborhoods, browse the local markets, and admire views along the Saigon River. Stop along the way to see Thien Hau Temple and Cao Dai temple, stroll around Chinatown, and tuck into a delicious Vietnamese-style lunch.

At night, Ho Chi Minh City comes to life. Experience the Vietnamese capital at it best during a evening food and culture tour, which provides a perfect introduction to first-time visitors. You’ll explore on the back of your guide’s scooter and stray from the tourist trail at street food stalls that offer classic Vietnamese dishes. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off ensure you won’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.