Vietnam · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour, covering six major sights, limousine transport, lunch, value, timing, and practical tips.
“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”
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, local food, and a half-day group tour.
“A great half day trip! We set off on time and the van was very comfortable. Service was excellent from Quyen. Thang was very welcoming and so knowledgeable! We really enjoyed seeing the Cu Chi Tunnels and learning all about the history. Would definitely recommend!”
Heritage Binh Chuan offers a polished 2-day Lan Ha Bay cruise with kayaking, caves, fine dining, and attentive service.
“Pretty cruise, best service, comfy room & yummy good! Very enjoy here! Thank you Jack, Sara, Cara, Chris, Sam & Ashley!!”
See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter, from war sites and French landmarks to a secret basement, with a private guide in four hours.
“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”
Review of Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Motorbike Tour, with landmarks, war history, markets, coffee, food, price, and practical tips.
“It was great fun scooting around the city with Emmy. Saw many memorable things ... time flew by. Tour includes stops for coffee and lunch --- an amazing value. The burning buddha statue and history is very hard hitting emotionally.”
Review of Saigon’s 4-hour historical scooter tour, covering war sites, French architecture, pagodas, safety, price, guides, and booking tips.
“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”
Review of a six-hour Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with transport, guide, snacks, war history, and optional rifle shooting.
“It was a long drive, but great to see the city sights on the way. Nice stop at a factory where they make the pictures. Great tour guide.”
Review of Vung Tau’s beach, Christ Statue, White Palace, and Whale Temple day trip from Ho Chi Minh City, including value and practical tips.
“Good day out from HCM city. Not just a beach trip but several other stops as well. Good workout to climb the jesus statue - need knees covid. Excellent lunch in good quality restaurant Comfy coach”
Taste Hanoi street food, egg coffee, beer, and heritage sights on a lively three-hour Old Quarter walking tour.
“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”
Review of a Trang An and Bich Dong day tour from Hanoi, with cycling, local lunch, pagoda visit, boat caves, price, and practical tips.
“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”
Explore Hanoi’s French Quarter through coffee, colonial architecture, war history, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and Trang Tien ice cream.
“Mina my guide has been most informative. She took the time to explain in detail the history and architecture of the old quarter. I would recommend people visiting Hanoi to join this guide, it will provide appreciation for the city.”
Review of Hanoi’s private full-day tour, from Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and ethnic museum to cyclo rides, train street coffee, and puppets.
“Very lovely city tour with QA. Really good guide.”
Review of Hanoi’s four-hour history tour, from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison to temple culture and Train Street.
“Interesting & informative…… communication was good throughout Henry is very passionate about his country’s history & culture and that passion is very evident in his work….. thank you Henry .”
Make six Vietnamese coffees in a 100-year-old Hanoi home, learn local recipes, taste specialty beans, and take practical skills home.
“The workshop with Jenny was just amazing. My friend and I enjoyed it so much to learn all this facts about the coffee tradition of Vietnam. Jenny was lovely and we felt so welcome in her home! She knows really everything about coffee and we are so happy to spent this afternoon with her! :) If you want an authentic experience I can highly recommend it! Thank you so much Jenny ❤️”
See Hanoi by open-air Jeep, from hidden alleys and French boulevards to West Lake, local food, Train Street, and B52 history.
“The Jeep turned out to be more comfortable than i thought it would be. Summer and Johnnie made the morning extremely enjoyable. We even had a coffee while we waited for the train to go by!! An experience. A slight rain shower did not spoil our morning.”
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