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Evening Tours in Vietnam: 15 Ways to Spend the Dark Hours

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Lanterns on the Thu Bon, jeeps through Saigon after dark, night markets and the late food streets. The 15 below are priced and timed, with the ones that include dinner marked.

Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders - The first food stop sets the pace
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Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

1.Saigon By Night and Street Food By Motorbike | Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,066 reviews · from $37Our pick

At about 5:30 PM, an English-speaking guide and motorbike driver collect you from many Ho Chi Minh City hotels. Over four hours, you ride through District 10, Nguyen Trai Street, across Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, and into District 4, stopping for grilled oysters, rice paper salad, noodles, barbecue, dessert, and other local dishes. Female Ao Dai riders can be requested with six hours’ notice.

“Great experience. Henry took us to areas of the city we never would have found on our own. . His English was excellent and really enjoyed conversing with him. The food was amazing and riding on the motor scooter really gave a unique HCM experience. Highly recommend”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Barbecue streets and bo la lot bring the strongest local flavors
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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

2.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49

Spend about four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, or Harry. Start with hotel pickup by taxi, then visit local food stalls and restaurants in districts such as 3 and 10. Expect generous portions, several dishes, drinks, plenty of walking, and possible stops at the flower market.

“Our family of 4 had a great tour with Vejo from the Street Food Man. He took us to District 3 & 10 and spoke about the Vietnamese culture while we feasted on local foods. Each tasty bite was prepared fresh for us as we learned how to eat iRead more”

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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern - Meeting at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust
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Hoi An : Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

3.Hoai River Boat Trip by Night and Floating Lantern

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,988 reviews · 20 min · from $8

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Kazimierz Kwiatkowski bust on Tran Phu Street. You’ll walk five minutes to the dock, board a private wooden boat for up to five people, and release one paper lantern per person as Hoi An glows around you. The ride lasts 10 to 15 minutes and focuses on scenery, not commentary.

“This was well worth booking… the normal queue for the boats was long and chaotic. My guide messaged me earlier in the day with meeting point, so met there and he escorted us down to the river and immediately onto a boat. No messing around, was great experience”

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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours - Banh cuon, bun cha, and family-run food stops
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Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

4.Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,734 reviews · from $69

Join guides such as Happy, Linh, Bong, or Simone for a four-hour night ride through Hanoi. You’ll sit behind a female driver on a Honda Lead, eat at local restaurants, see the Old Quarter, Long Bien Bridge, Ho Chi Minh memorial, and Train Street, then finish with egg coffee and a surprise dessert.

“One of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Our drivers and guide were incredible and we got to see so much of the city at night. Bong was a fantastic driver and added so much to the tour by sharing information about the city as we drove. Two in our group are vegetarian and they were so thoughtful about accommodating us at each stop. The food was delicious. It was also perfectly paced to never feel rushed, but never linger longer than needed. So highly recommend.”

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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option - Starting with bun thit nuong and spring rolls in District 1
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Saigon: Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

5.Day-Night Sights & Local Food Tour l Female Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,638 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide such as Annie, Amy, LB, or Hannah. Taste bun thit nuong, spring rolls, banh mi, and fruit smoothie while visiting Ho Thi Ky flower market, Chinatown’s ghost apartments, Nguyen Van Cu Bridge, District 7, and District 4.

“We booked a tour for New Year’s Eve. LB was a SUPERSTAR finding alternative plans every time a food stall in their intended itinerary was closed for rhe holiday. He kept a really good vibe all the way through, telling us interesting facts about Saigon while bringing us the most delicious and authentic street food.”

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Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour - The Saigon Opera House starts the evening
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Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour

6.Ho Chi Minh Night Tour by Motorbikes with Female Rider | KissTour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,187 reviews · from $39

Join guides such as Lily, Jasmine, Aria, or Vivian for a 3.5-hour evening ride through Ho Chi Minh City. Sit behind a female Ao Dai-clad driver, visit old apartment buildings and Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and taste local street food. Pickup is included in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Vivian was amazing! She deserves a raise and promotion, very kind and funny, kept you safe and taught me so much”

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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter - Banh xeo and banh khot bring the crunch
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Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

7.Saigon Evening Food Tour by Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 944 reviews · from $49

You’ll spend about four hours riding pillion through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, stopping for seven Vietnamese dishes, including bun thit nuong, banh xeo, and banh khot. Pickup is free in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides such as Kay, Danny, Hannah, and Jackie may tailor food choices to allergies or vegetarian needs.

“I booked this tour on the Viator app just a couple of hours before it started and it turned out to be the highlight of my trip to Ho Chi Minh City. As a solo traveler on a business trip with only two days to explore, I wanted to experience the street Read more”

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Saigon Night Sights & Local Food by Motorbike| Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market after the crowds arrive
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Saigon Night Sights & Local Food by Motorbike| Opt: Ao Dai Riders

8.Saigon Night Sights & Local Food by Motorbike| Opt: Ao Dai Riders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 906 reviews · from $25

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local motorbike guide for about four hours. You’ll try fish noodle soup, visit Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, see Thuận Kiều Plaza, cross into District 2, and finish with drinks or snacks in District 4. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“Yến (Anne) was my guide. Charming, Bubbly and an excellent conversationalist. Made me feel at ease straightaway. Showed me the sights of Saigon by night. Took me to some of the "off the beat", eating joints which the locals go to and the food was amazing. It was value for money and I will do it again and highly recommended it for all tourists.”

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Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking - Six to eight tastings, with room for surprises
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Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

9.Tasting 8 Different Street Foods + Local Drink at Evening Time by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 830 reviews · from $28

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local guide such as Thao, Jenny, or Helen. Stop at several vendors for 6 to 8 street-food tastings, local beer, dessert, and famous egg coffee. Expect a small group of up to 15 people, plenty of walking, and dishes that may include adventurous local specialties.

“Jenny was a wonderful tour guide, and felt very safe walking around the streets trying out the different things. Can’t say I liked all the foods, but I did try them all! Was a small group and we all got along well. I would highly recommend and a great was to see and know area a little better! I love Hanoi!”

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Mui Ne Group tour: Sunrise or Sunset Sand Dunes By Jeep - Sunrise at the White Sand Dunes
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Mui Ne Group tour: Sunrise or Sunset Sand Dunes By Jeep

10.Mui Ne Group tour: Sunrise or Sunset Sand Dunes By Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 827 reviews · 4 hours · from $7Best value

See Mui Ne’s four main sights in about four hours by shared Jeep. Choose sunrise at the White Sand Dunes or sunset at the Red Sand Dunes, then visit the fishing village and Fairy Stream. Drivers such as Phong, Steven, Muoi, and Bao are often praised for safe driving and helpful photos. ATV rides and sandboarding cost extra.

“Really fun tour, so cool to be driven around in a jeep and our guide Phong was amazing!”

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Marble Mountains - Am Phu Cave - Monkey Mountain Sunset tour - The marble workshop stop
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Marble Mountains – Am Phu Cave – Monkey Mountain Sunset tour

11.Marble Mountains – Am Phu Cave – Monkey Mountain Sunset tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · from $22

Spend about five hours visiting Da Nang’s Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, and Son Tra Peninsula. An English-speaking guide such as Kevin, Michael, or Luan leads a group of no more than 12, with entrance fees, hotel pickup, transport, and water included. Expect steep steps, Buddhist sites, a giant Lady Buddha statue, and sunset views, though timing can vary.

“Great tour. A must when being in Da Nang. Good selection of activities for an afternoon. Well preprared and very enthusiastic guide with lot's of humor.”

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5-hour Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour from Mui Ne Beach Town - The White Sand Dunes: the highlight at sunrise
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5-Hour Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour from Mui Ne Beach Town

12.5-Hour Sunrise or Sunset Jeep Tour from Mui Ne Beach Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 725 reviews · from $15

Spend five hours exploring Mui Ne by open-air Jeep with an English-speaking driver-guide, often including the friendly and helpful Tom. Visit the White and Red Sand Dunes, Fairy Stream, Mui Ne Fishing Village, and an ocean photo stop. Sunrise gives you cooler temperatures, while sunset offers warmer light. Quad biking and sand sliding cost extra.

“Super great english spegling guide. Adrenaline rush at the white Sand dunes, did not expect it to be so fun and beautiful at the same time!”

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Saigon Night Bites on Foot: Local Vendors, Stories & Sweet Finish - Chua Ba Thien Hau and Saigon’s Chinese connections
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Saigon Night Bites on Foot: Local Vendors, Stories & Sweet Finish

13.Saigon Night Bites on Foot: Local Vendors, Stories & Sweet Finish

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 701 reviews · from $29

Meet at the Fine Arts Museum at 5 pm for a three-hour, 2.5-kilometer food walk through District 1. Your guide may be Tan, Thanh, Thao, Duy, or another local host, with stops for beef stew noodles, barbecue, Saigon coffee, beer, and flan. Groups are capped at 12, and menus can change with the family-run vendors.

“Excellent! THAO was a wonderful guide and made the experience very enjoyable. A great way to experience the local culture and food!”

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Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour - The 3 p.m. departure from Da Nang
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Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

14.Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 690 reviews · from $33

Leave Da Nang in the afternoon for Marble Mountains, its caves, Buddhist statues, and stone-carving village, then continue to Hoi An after dark. You’ll visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Phung Hung House, and night market with an English-speaking guide such as Coco, Oanh, Chao, or Phuc. A Vietnamese dinner, transport, water, and entry fees are included.

“We did the Marble Mountain/Hoi An night tour with Duyen (Banana). She was very accommodating and knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you for an enjoyable afternoon/evening.”

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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat - Banh mi, white rose dumplings, and Hoi An’s signature noodles
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Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

15.Evening Walking Food Tour, folk game and lantern boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · from $39

Meet at White Rose Restaurant at 4:30 pm for a small-group walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. Try banh mi, white rose dumplings, cao lau, coffee, and a four-course local meal, then play bingo or break a clay pot, ride a shared lantern boat, and release your own floating lantern.

“What a fun evening with our tour guide Jackie. She was a joy to be with on this tour. Her knowledge of the food, the places, people and the city was amazing. Not only were the food choices excellent but we also got to play a local "bingoRead more”

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