Vietnam · HISTORICAL TOURS

Historical Tours in Vietnam: The 15 Worth Your Day

25 tours  ·  from $14

The 15 historical tours below are sorted so you can stop deciding: what each costs, how long it runs, who it suits. The one at the top is there on merit.

Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour - Tran Quoc Pagoda and the quiet edge of West Lake
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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

1.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 914 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend about eight hours visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. You travel by limousine, eat Vietnamese food at Mesdames Linh Cuisine, and follow an English-speaking guide in a group capped at 19 people.

“Tom is courteous and helpful we,d love to have him as our guide again thanks the trip to win bing was awesome me and my hubby enjoyed to the fullest”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - The lacquer workshop stop
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

2.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 480 reviews · from $14Best value

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide such as Kevin, Kyle, or Thang. Expect a documentary, command center, bunkers, smoke-free stove, tapioca, tea, and a short tunnel visit. Hotel pickup in District 1, entrance tickets, water, and return transport are included.

“Kyle was a great guide with lots of interesting facts. His English was very good to follow. The tunnels themselves are really interesting, must visit if you’re in Vietnam!”

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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay - Your suite, balcony, and time on board
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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

3.Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · from $469

Sail from Tuan Chau to Lan Ha Bay aboard Heritage Binh Chuan, a polished ship with private balconies, bathtubs, art spaces, a pool, and ocean views. You’ll visit Dark and Bright Cave by bamboo boat, join Vovinam, kayak, swim, and enjoy meals on board. Staff members including Sam, Jack, Sara, Ashley, and Chris are often praised for warm service.

“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”

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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Notre Dame Cathedral and the French Quarter
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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

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

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

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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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour - The Burning Monk Memorial puts history in human terms
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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

5.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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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option - The War Remnants Museum sets the tone
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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

6.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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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - The drive from Ho Chi Minh City
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

7.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $19

Travel about 1.5 hours from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group of up to 25. You’ll watch a war-era film, inspect traps, crawl through a short tunnel section, and sample tapioca with pandan tea. Guides such as Bao and Son have earned warm praise, while AK-47 shooting is optional and costs extra.

“A brilliant day! We learnt so much history about the war in Vietnam from a Vietnamese perspective, and the tunnels were just amazing! A highly recommended tour - definitely one not to be missed. Our tour guide was great too :)”

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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage - White Palace and Vung Tau’s colonial past
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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

8.Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · from $41

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and entry fees included. Climb to the Christ Statue, see colonial-era White Palace, visit Whale Temple, and enjoy a short beach break before returning to District 1.

“Great Vùng Tàu trip! Thuyen, our tour guide is knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, cheerful and speaks English well. Huy, he’s an experienced and careful driver. He took alternate route to avoid traffic and drops customers according to lesRead more”

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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown - The War Remnants Museum requires time and care
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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

9.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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DMZ & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Private Historical Tour from Hue - Doc Mieu Base and the military story
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DMZ & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Private Historical Tour from Hue

10.DMZ & Vinh Moc Tunnels – Private Historical Tour from Hue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $80

Travel from Hue by private car to Doc Mieu Base, Hien Luong Bridge, the Ben Hai River, and Vinh Moc Tunnels. An English-speaking guide explains the wartime sites, while flexible pickup, included tickets, and a stop at Cua Tung Beach keep the day personal. Lunch is extra, and much of the 6 to 7-hour trip is spent on the road.

“The vehicle used for the tour was nice which was just as well as 90% of the time is spent driving. The tunnels were interesting but otherwise it’s just 2x one room museums. The tour guide was nice but provided minimal information and didn’t include any stories, so didn’t really learn much information. Not worth the time and money sadly.”

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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking - O Quan Chuong Gate and Old Quarter street food
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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

11.Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $39

Join Hanoi Street Food Tour for three hours of Old Quarter food and heritage stops. Guide Elena helps you try six to seven street foods, happy water, beer, and egg coffee, while you visit O Quan Chuong Gate, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, Phung Hung Mural Street, and the active railway area.

“We were a small group. The place was tricky to find but we eventually found it. We started with Happy Water which I believe was necessary for the food ahead. Though extremely tasty you had to be aware that the hygiene standards are nRead more”

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Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour - Bich Dong Pagoda beneath the cliffs
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Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour

12.Discover Trang An Natural World Heritage, Bich Dong Pagoda, Cycling Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $79

Leave Hanoi with guides Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee for a 10-hour Ninh Binh outing by limousine bus, bicycle, and rowboat. Ride past rice fields, visit a local family and Bich Dong Pagoda, enjoy lunch, then cruise Trang An's caves and temples. Pickup is offered in Hanoi's Old Quarter, with groups capped at eight.

“If you're thinking of visiting Ninh Binh for just a day, I'd recommend this tour. A limo bus, which was comfortable and clean, picked us up from our hotel in the Old Quarter well within the time slot the tour operator gave us. So glad they werRead more”

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Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter - Starting beside St. Joseph’s Cathedral
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Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

13.Coffee, History, and Architecture of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · from $31

Spend 2.5 hours walking Hanoi’s French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Mina or Dung. Begin with Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa, then connect St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Metropole, Trang Tien Street, and more to French rule, war, and daily life. Ice cream is included.

“Great walking tour with Mina. She is an amazing tour guide, explaining the history in great detail. She is super friendly with a great attitude. We thoroughly enjoyed our day starting with the egg and coconut coffees, the walks, the stories, and the ice cream. Highly recommended tour.”

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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities - Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: A Wider View of the Country
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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

14.Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $160

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Hanoi with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s complex, One Pillar Pagoda, the Ethnology Museum, French Quarter, train street, and Hoan Kiem Lake. Vietnamese lunch, entrance tickets, a cyclo ride, coffee stop, and water puppet show are included.

“Very lovely city tour with QA. Really good guide.”

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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History - Quan Thanh Pagoda and Hanoi’s religious traditions
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Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

15.Hanoi City Highlights Walking Tour – Landmarks & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $24

See Hanoi through temples, museums, political landmarks, Hoa Lo Prison, and the famous train street. Private tours include hotel pickup, while small groups of up to six meet in the city. Guides such as John, Henry, and Tom bring clear history, local snacks, drinks, and practical help with timing.

“The tour was amazing! Guide John was great, showed us beautiful places around the city and we loved it! Definitelly recommended!”

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