Ho Chi Minh City · SAIGON PRIVATE TOURS

The 15 Best Private Tours in Saigon

192 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Your own guide and your own car, which matters most on the long roads to Cu Chi and the delta. These 15 are priced per head and compared on what the day covers.

Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students - Ho Thi Ky Flower Market adds a different rhythm
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Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

1.Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,950 reviews · from $45Our pick

Spend about four hours eating your way through Ho Chi Minh City with a local student guide. Ride by motorbike or choose a car-and-walking option, stop at small neighborhood food spots, and visit Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Tastings can include bun bo Hue, banh mi, sugar cane drink, noodles, and dessert. Hotel pickup is offered in selected districts.

“This was an amazing experience ! Our guides Long and Tan were so much fun and tailored the night to us. We tasted a variety of foods that were all incredible. They have given us the confidence to try more delicious street food. This is a must do tour if you want to experience the street food culture of Saigon.”

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Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Try banh xeo and banh khot with fresh herbs
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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

This private evening tour pairs taxi transfers with walks through local food areas in Ho Chi Minh City. Your English-speaking guide leads you to dishes such as banh xeo, banh khot, and bo la lot, with the route tailored to your group. Guides named by past participants include Anna, Vejo, Aaron, and Harry. Food, drinks, and photos are included.

“We had a lovely food tour with Anna. All the food stops were great and there was a lot of variety, it was a nice pace having walking in between the stops. We tried lots of different dishes we never would have had the confidence to try and places we would not have found by outself and we will now feel much more confinent ordering. We would definitely recomend this tour- ideally near the start of your trip to give you more confidence. And if Anna is your guide you’re very lucky! We learned not just about food but local culture, Vietnamese phrases and she answered so many of our…”

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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City - Four district stops, with different flavors
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Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

3.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,180 reviews · from $55

Spend about four hours riding pillion with English-speaking local guides through Ho Chi Minh City’s districts, stopping for street food, drinks and sights such as the District 10 flower market. Food and transport are included, and the private tour can accommodate dietary needs. Guides such as Thuy, Albert, Grace and Eugene have led recent tours, though your team may differ.

“We had Destiny and Albert and would highly recommend doing this if you are in HCMC. Was an amazing experience and good way to see the city, learn about the culture and try the yummy food. Would highly recommend do anyone thinking about doing this.”

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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option - At the tunnels, history becomes physical
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Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

4.Cu Chi Ben Duoc Tunnels Tour (max 12 people) with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,885 reviews · from $19

Travel from central Ho Chi Minh City to the quieter Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group, with an English-speaking guide, site admission, and water included. Expect war history, hidden entrances, underground chambers, and a chance to crawl through sections of tunnel. The $19 standard trip is budget-friendly; a VIP option adds a limousine and lunch.

“Thank you for being an amazing tour guide MR FA. Very knowledgeable about the Cu Chi towns and the Vietnam history. We had a great day.”

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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep - French-era buildings in the city center
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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

5.Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,164 reviews · from $71

See central Ho Chi Minh City from an open-air U.S. Army Jeep on a private four-hour tour. Stops include Independence Palace, the War Remnants Museum, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Ben Thanh Market. Morning and afternoon options follow different routes, with a guide and driver helping you navigate the city’s traffic and history.

“Our tour, tour guide, and driver were amazing! I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to see both the modern and historic parts of the city..”

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Cu Chi Tunnels - VIP Private Tour - What you see at Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc
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Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

6.Cu Chi Tunnels – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 883 reviews · from $50

Take a private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Dinh or Ben Duoc, where an English-speaking guide introduces the wartime tunnel network, traps, bomb craters, and a damaged tank. The tour includes entrance fees, water, tea, and tapioca. You can choose a van or, if available in your booking option, a limo with beer and snacks.

“Private tour for 2 people - Worth the money for the personal experience Picked up in a comfy, air conditioned car, on time Journey to was broken up with a toilet stop Journey back was straight back, around 1.5h each way Driver was excellRead more”

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour - What you see at Ben Dinh
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour

7.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 800 reviews · from $59

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City by air-conditioned car or minivan to Ben Dinh, where an English-speaking guide leads your private group through tunnel exhibits, trap models and underground passages. The tour lasts about six to seven hours, including transfers. VIP options add nuoc mia or a light meal; the tunnels may not suit anyone with claustrophobia.

“Mai was a very nice guide for this private tour. She was knowledgeable and efficiently maneuvered us through the crowds to maximize our tour time.”

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta - VIP Private Tour - What to expect underground at Cu Chi
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Private Tour

8.Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 530 reviews · from $125

Spend about 10 hours traveling by private vehicle from Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels and My Tho. Walk through the wartime tunnel complex, then ride the Mekong by motorboat and hand-rowed boat. The tour includes tunnel admission, Vietnamese lunch, and pickup in Districts 1, 3, and 4. Guides named in guest accounts include Toan, Jen, Bunny, and Mai.

“We were greeted at 7:30 by our tour guide Betty and our driver Ut. We then set off with Betty introducing herself and Ut as we made our way to the Cu Chi tunnels, Betty’s English was brilliant and explained the day ahead. On our route she explained all about the history of the American/Vietnam war, which was very incite full. After the tunnels we made our way to the Mekong river via a pottery making studio and a lunch spot, where we had a vegetarian lunch. Once at the Mekong we hopped into a boat and went across the river to the coconut factory where sampled some very tasty…”

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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour By Car | Saigon Adventure - Understanding life beneath Cu Chi
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Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour By Car | Saigon Adventure

9.Private Cu Chi Tunnels Tour By Car | Saigon Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 527 reviews · from $56

Ride by private car from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel to the Cu Chi Tunnels with an English-speaking guide. Hear how people lived and fought in the underground network, and crawl through a section if you choose. The seven-hour trip includes admission, steamed tapioca, pandan leaf tea, bottled water, and a stop for local refreshments. Guides named Luân, Jens, Sonny, and Wisky have been praised for clear storytelling.

“We booked a half day private tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels directly with Saigon Adventure Tours. The price was much cheaper (~AUD 38) than other private tours so I was dubious. The booking confirmation went into spam so check there if Read more”

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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour - Rice pancakes and a chef’s cooking lesson
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Ho Chi Minh City: Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

10.Private Street Food Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · from $55

Street Food Man’s four-hour private tour pairs you with an English-speaking motorbike driver and takes you through several Ho Chi Minh City districts for nine dishes and unlimited drinks. Expect rice pancakes, beef stew, coconut ice cream, market snacks, seafood, and stops with local food stories. Guides such as Thuy, Grace, Sam, and Catherine have led past tours.

“We had a brilliant evening out and it was great to go to different areas of the city and try so many different dishes. The guides were really friendly, chatty and knowledgeable.”

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Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included - Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
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Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included

11.Ho Chi Minh City private full-day tour with Lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 411 reviews · from $89

Spend about eight hours touring Ho Chi Minh City by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and a local lunch included. Visit the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, colonial-era landmarks, Cho Lon, Thien Hau Temple, and Ben Thanh Market. Guides named Tony, Qui, and Lawrence have led past tours, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Qui was an excellent guide, it was very knowledgeable about everything that we saw throughout the day and was very flexible to adjust the tour to our interest and request. His English was very, very good and he was very easy to understand. This was a great tour with a great guide.”

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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip - My Tho & Ben Tre - VIP Private Tour - The Tien River puts the delta in view
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Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

12.Mekong Delta Full Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre – VIP Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $85

Leave Ho Chi Minh City around 8 a.m. for a private day in My Tho and Ben Tre, with an English-speaking guide, a river boat, a sampan ride, a coconut-candy workshop and lunch. Guides named Bunny, Tam and Jen have led past tours, though assignments vary. Expect a full day, including a long drive each way.

“The visit to the Mekong Delta was nice. We visited several local communities and a Buddhist temple. However, it was a 4-hour round trip drive from Ho Chi Minh. This is a whole day tour and we exhausted at the end. Something to keep in mind if you have short time in the city.”

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Private Arrival Transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Hotels - Finding your driver in the arrivals crowd
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Private Arrival Transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Hotels

13.Private Arrival Transfer: Tan Son Nhat Airport to Ho Chi Minh City Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 369 reviews · from $15Best value

Arrange a private ride from Tan Son Nhat Airport to your Ho Chi Minh City hotel. A professional driver meets you at arrivals, usually with a name sign, then takes your group in an air-conditioned vehicle. The trip is listed at 30 to 45 minutes, though city traffic can add time. Service runs 24 hours a day, and drivers can wait up to two hours after arrival.

“Everything was very smooth and easy. Even though the line at customs took a lot of time, driver was there waiting with my name on sign. He was a great driver; the traffic in HCMC can be brutal.”

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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port - Cholon, temples, and the city beyond District 1
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Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

14.Best of Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 364 reviews · from $115

A private guide and driver take you from the cruise port into Ho Chi Minh City for a flexible day of landmarks, temples, markets, and wartime history. Expect a long drive from Phu My, a traditional Vietnamese lunch, and time-conscious planning around your ship’s schedule. Guides named by past guests include Sarah, Kain, Liam, Shane, Qui, and Nhu Y.

“We had a wonderful experience with our guide Shane. He was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We liked that the tour was tailored to our interests. Shane took us to the oldest coffee shop in the city (featured in NYT). We enjoyed the coffee and also the local lunch place that Shane had recommended. We also liked the Lacquer factory and bought a beautiful painting. We wish we had more time as the drive there and back was an hour and half each way. We definitely recommend Shane and his awesome tour.”

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Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

15.Private Ho Chi Minh City Shore Excursion from Phu My Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $119

From Phu My Port, take a private, air-conditioned ride to Ho Chi Minh City for a full day of colonial landmarks, war history, Chinatown, and market browsing. Your guide can adjust the route to your interests. Vietnamese lunch and coffee are included, but allow for a long drive and heavy traffic.

“Traveled with my family who consisted of 4 seniors. Had a fantastic guide with us, Liam and the driver who made the experience all the much more memorable. Very patient with seniors and had a good command of English so communication was easy. We had a private tour hence we could tweak our itinerary to our preference. Good recommendations from Liam for food and coffee. Special shout out to Liam again for going out of the way taking care of my family and ensuring everyone had a really good time and experience. Having a private driver with a comfortable van made it much easier going around in the HCM heat.…”

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