Cultural Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Cultural tours in Ho Chi Minh City are the perfect way to explore the heart and soul of this remarkable destination. Unlike standard sightseeing, cultural tours allow you to immerse yourself in the traditions, stories, and daily life that make Ho Chi Minh City truly unique. These experiences often include visits to historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, bustling local markets, and cultural centers where the city’s rich heritage comes alive. Travelers can expect authentic encounters such as tasting regional dishes prepared with age-old recipes, joining guided walks that highlight architectural gems, or taking part in workshops that showcase local art and crafts. Beyond just seeing the sights, cultural tours create meaningful opportunities to connect with the people of Ho Chi Minh City and better understand their history and way of life. Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a group, or exploring with family, these tours are designed to be both educational and memorable. They reveal layers of culture that ordinary trips often overlook. By joining a cultural tour in Ho Chi Minh City, you not only witness its past and present but also become part of its ongoing story—carrying home lasting memories and deeper appreciation of the destination.

Top Cultural Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnels Daily Tour: Morning or Afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

You will explore the Cu Chi tunnels by an air-conditioning cofortable vehicle. You will have a chance to learn the indeed history of the war from Vietnamese sights and sightseeing villages, rubber plantations, and rice paddies by local transport. You will also experience what it was like living inside the tunnel system and discover the underground world of guerrilla warfare in the incredible original Cu Chi tunnels. You will gain insight into the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietcong walk through the jungle walk in the tunnel area. You will also have the opportunity to crawl inside the tunnels to experience how guerrillas lived and fought before. You will also have a try tapioca or cassava root another word that sustained Viet Cong fighters for years and have the chance to shoot the AK47, M16, M30, M60, Garand M1, and Carbine (at your own expense)

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Cu Chi Tunnels Daily Tour: Morning or Afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.99

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

This is the best cu chi tunnels tour you ever known when you head out of the city zigzagging by car or van through Saigon’s crazy traffic anh learn the in-dept history of the war from Vietnamese sights. You will be first shown the outlet where we explore more local products which are made by bamboo trees - a part of natural plants in Ho Chi Minh trails, which was really well known druring Vietnam War. You will see villages, rubber plantations and rice paddies afterward before heading to Cu Chi tunnels system where you will have a chance to learn deeply about experience what it was like living inside the tunnels system, walk through jungle walk in the tunnels area to National sport shooting range to try famous rifles which were used during the war. • Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Vietnamese cuisine (Beef Noodle Soup) after visiting a lacquerware factory, where handicap peope, who are vitctim of agent orrange, work daily.

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Saigon Slum tour, Chillspots tour by scooter | Female driver in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

 

1. For Slum tour, you will be taken to some of the most impoverished ares in Saigon , you can take full service - included tour guide, food/ drink on the tour. if you would like to save your budget, you can only book the driver who can speak very basic English to give you a ride on the tour 2. For Chillspots tour, we will take you to visit most of the popular attraction of Locals, you can take full service - included tour guide, food/ drink on the tour. if you would like to save your budget, you can only book the driver who can speak very basic English to give you a ride on the tour 3. For Rush Saigon option: you will have 2-hour HCMC experience by scooter with our local tour guide (If the tour lasts longer than 2 hours, you have to pay the tour guide $6 per hour) this option is not included any food or drinks

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Midnight City Sightseeing Experience On Motorbike in HCMC in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (8 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Do you want to see a different side of Saigon? Let us take you out of district 1 and show you areas that most visitors do not get to see. The city looks much different at night than it does in the daytime.... from the quiet, cool breeze and peaceful feeling you get when being on the back of the bike riding along the river to getting to see the way the poor and homeless people make a living and struggle their lives. Midnight tour offers a completely different experience than our day tours. We will bring you to 5 other districts in Saigon that most tourists don't frequent and also show you the wide contrasts between the old Saigon and the new modern city that is developing. Let us bring you a great experience in the city with joining Vietnamese traffic and cultures like a local. * For some cases of food allergic, religion cuisine cultures, .. Please let us know, we then will make the tours flexible for you.

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Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing, nightlife Saigon, Local Markets in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Saigon is a diverse and exciting city with many beautiful sights, attractions and special street foods. 1. For Sightseeing, you only explore the hidden gems which is only for locals by motorbike, furthermore, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) 2. For Midnight, you will experience the nightlife of HCM city, you can do the tour with full service (included tour guide + food/drink) 3. For market tour, you can join tour to discover all types of market in Saigon and buy some souvenirs when you are traveling, book full service ( included Tour guide, Food/ drink) to enjoy the tour fully, if you would like to save your budget, you can choose the " only driver " option, we have one driver who can speak very basic English 4. For Rush Saigon option: you will have 2-hour HCMC experience by scooter with our local tour guide (If the tour lasts longer than 2 hours, you have to pay the tour guide $6 per hour) this option is not included any food or drinks

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 Vietnam Classic Day Tour in Ho Chi Minh with Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

To be moved by the stories of survival and bravery, as the Cu Chi Tunnels stand as a poignant reminder of Vietnam's past. This tour promises not only an educational journey through history but also a reflection on the resilience and determination that shaped the nation's destiny.

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Saigon Ghost beliefs tour, Chinatown sightseeing by scooter in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

 

1. For Chinatown tour, you can travel around the largest Chinatown in Vietnam, and learn about the markets and beliefs of Chinese-Vietnamese people. Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English . 2. For Beliefs & Ghost tour, You can learn about the beliefs and culture of Saigon, Book full service ( included food/drink, tour guide) to enjoy the tour fully. , if you would like to save your budget, you can choose " only driver" option which is that driver can speak very basic English . 3. For Rush Saigon option: you will have 2-hour HCMC experience by scooter with our local tour guide (If the tour lasts longer than 2 hours, you have to pay the tour guide $6 per hour) this option is not included any food or drinks

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Ho Chi Minh city Sightseeing or Midnight nightlife by motorbike in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

 

Exploring the Saigon city by foot can be a wonderful experience when cross the roads. However, it will be better for you to sitting on back of the motorbikes and join with millions other motorbikes passing the small alleys, local areas around Saigon in 4 hours. During the tour, we will spend our time to enjoy luxury and busy in the central, natural and spectacular landscapes outside, real and local life in slum areas like: Local life, local market, old apartment, floating market,…. Moreover, we also enjoy Vietnamese typical foods, Vietnamese coffees and coconut juice during the tour. Combine with enjoying fantastic sights and foods; you can take advantage of your camera with many wonderful photos which remind your nice trip in Saigon.  For Rush Saigon option: you will have 2-hour HCMC experience by scooter with our local tour guide (If the tour lasts longer than 2 hours, you have to pay the tour guide $6 per hour) this option is not included any food or drinks

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First VIP Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour: Morning or Afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.00

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

This half-day adventure takes you to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, a fascinating network of underground passages used during the Vietnam War. Begin your journey with a stop at a handicraft factory operated by local artisans with disabilities, showcasing traditional Vietnamese craftsmanship. Continue to Cu Chi, where you’ll delve into the remarkable history of the war from a Vietnamese perspective. Explore the tranquil countryside, passing through rubber plantations and rice paddies. Experience the ingenuity of the Viet Cong as you navigate the tunnels, try crawling inside them, and see their ingenious traps and living quarters. Enjoy a jungle walk around the area, gaining insight into guerrilla warfare. Savor a taste of boiled cassava, the staple diet of the fighters. For the adventurous, there’s an optional chance to fire historical weapons at the shooting range (at your own expense). This tour offers an immersive journey into Vietnam’s resilient wartime history.

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Saigon Unseen And City Highlights On Scooter in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.00

 

Join the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City on the scooter tour and see more than you could find on your own. This is a best way to see everything of the city in 3 - 4 hours: local hidden gems, city highlights on the back of scooter .

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Ho Chi Minh City Slum tour or Chillspots by scooter/female driver in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City , Southern Vietnam

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 16.00

 

Contrasts of Saigon considers the Saigon where past and present, the old and the new, the big and the small mixed; where the rich is far from the poor only one footstep. Would you like to have full view of the city in just a 4 hours? Let us draw a sharp contrast of Saigon and make you like locals while sitting on the back of a bike. Don’t miss this option to see Saigon in contrast in just few hours.

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Why Choose Our Cultural Tours in Ho Chi Minh City?

Our cultural tours in Ho Chi Minh City are carefully curated to provide authentic experiences led by knowledgeable local guides. Each tour is designed to highlight the traditions, history, and unique stories that make Ho Chi Minh City special, ensuring you leave with a deeper connection to the destination.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cultural Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Cultural tours in Ho Chi Minh City usually include visits to historic sites, cultural landmarks, local markets, and interactive experiences that reflect the traditions and daily life of the city.

Yes, cultural tours in Ho Chi Minh City are family-friendly. They offer engaging activities for adults and children, making them educational and fun for all ages.

Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary. Some tours last just a few hours, while others may take a full day or even span multiple days.

No special preparation is needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, curiosity, and an open mind. Your guide will provide all the necessary information during the tour.
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