4 Historical Tours in Ho Chi Minh City: Where to Put Your Money

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · from $25Our pick

Spend four hours touring Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with a private guide and hotel pickup. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French Quarter, Nguyen Hue Street, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a hidden wartime weapons basement. Ao Dai riders can be requested six hours ahead, subject to availability.

“We had an amazing time seeing the city of Saigon. Our tour guide Minh and Ai was amazing, fun, knowledge and detail on the history of Vietnam. I highly recommend the city tour with them. Will definitely refer friends and family and we will come back in4 the future and do a different tour”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $33

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Hani, Kien, or Teo. You’ll visit Notre Dame Cathedral, a former weapons cellar, the Burning Monk Memorial, wet and flower markets, Chinatown, and an ancient temple, with coffee, snacks, and a riverfront ride along the way.

“This was a great tour! Jasmine and Ben were our guides and they were really great all the time. They took us through different places and were very patient explaining and giving us details about Saigon. Jasmine is also amazing with the photos. Highly recommended!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $25

Ride behind a local scooter driver through Ho Chi Minh City for four hours, stopping at the War Remnants Museum, Independence-era landmarks, French colonial buildings, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a wartime weapons basement. Hotel pickup covers Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“The tour guide was 25 minutes late and couldn't find the hotel. How do you not know how to use Google maps to find one of the most iconic hotels in HCMC. The guide had bad hygiene and smelled. Think about how bad it is riding behind Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $47

Spend 8 to 9 hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned vehicle and water bus. With an English-speaking guide, you visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Chinatown, Thien Hau Temple, and Binh Tay Market. Lunch, entrance fees, coffee, and a river ride are included. Guide Thuyen has earned praise for prompt pickup and clear communication.

“Lovely first day in Vietnam with Thuyen! Picked me up promptly and great communication before the tour even started to coordinate for the day. Sights were exactly as advertised and Thuyen added excellent information and insight.”

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