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Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Ticket by City Sightseeing
Tours • Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Ticket by City Sightseeing

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US$ 4.95
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Suoi Tien Theme Park Ticket
Theme parks • Ho Chi Minh

Suoi Tien Theme Park Ticket

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★ 4.3 (495) • 80K+ booked
US$ 3.65
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Mekong Delta Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Luxury Limousine Options
Tours • From Ho Chi Minh, My Tho

Mekong Delta Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh with Luxury Limousine Options

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★ 4.9 (9,057) • 80K+ booked
US$ 18.99
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with Luxury Limousine Options
Tours • From Ho Chi Minh, My Tho

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with Luxury Limousine Options

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★ 4.9 (3,572) • 30K+ booked
US$ 28.95
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Experience Saigon River Sunset on Luxury Icon Saigon Cruise
Cruises • Ho Chi Minh

Experience Saigon River Sunset on Luxury Icon Saigon Cruise

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★ 4.2 (255) • 10K+ booked
US$ 19.45
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Landmark 81 Saigon Skyview Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City
Observation decks • Ho Chi Minh

Landmark 81 Saigon Skyview Ticket in Ho Chi Minh City

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★ 4.6 (1,659) • 50K+ booked
US$ 9.60
Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour with Flexible Departure Time
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Tours • Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour with Flexible Departure Time

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★ 5.0 (607) • 5K+ booked
US$ 13.85
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Phan Thiet Mui Ne Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh with 2D1N Optional
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Phan Thiet Mui Ne Day Tour from Ho Chi Minh with 2D1N Optional

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★ 4.9 (1,806) • 10K+ booked
US$ 44.95
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A O Show Ticket at Saigon Opera House
Events & shows • Ho Chi Minh

A O Show Ticket at Saigon Opera House

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★ 4.7 (1,628) • 30K+ booked
US$ 31.89
Metashow Art Lighting Exhibition Ticket at Thiso Mall
Museums • Ho Chi Minh

Metashow Art Lighting Exhibition Ticket at Thiso Mall

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★ 4.7 (432) • 20K+ booked
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Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour
Tours • Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour

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★ 4.7 (7,856) • 100K+ booked
US$ 16.95
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Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Transfer Option
Tours • From Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Tour with VIP Transfer Option

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★ 4.8 (4,305) • 40K+ booked
US$ 28.95
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Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne Bus By Hanh Cafe
Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne Bus By Hanh Cafe

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★ 4.0 (267) • 10K+ booked
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Ho Chi Minh|Tan Son Nhat International Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh|Tan Son Nhat International Airport Private Airport Transfer

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US$ 6.85
Highspeed Ferry Ho Chi Minh - Vung Tau (Greenlines DP)
Ho Chi Minh

Highspeed Ferry Ho Chi Minh - Vung Tau (Greenlines DP)

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US$ 16.05
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Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Sleeper Bus
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Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Sleeper Bus

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★ 4.4 (670) • 10K+ booked
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Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Cabin Sleeper Bus By Binh Minh Tai
Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh - Da Lat Cabin Sleeper Bus By Binh Minh Tai

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US$ 23.50
Ho Chi Minh Private Transfer to/from Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Can Tho... & More
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Ho Chi Minh Private Transfer to/from Mui Ne, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Can Tho... & More

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Bus to Vung Tau/ Long Hai/ Ho Tram/ Binh Chau from Ho Chi Minh
From Ho Chi Minh, Vung Tau

Bus to Vung Tau/ Long Hai/ Ho Tram/ Binh Chau from Ho Chi Minh

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★ 4.4 (1,110) • 20K+ booked
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Shared Bus Between Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh (Ba Den Mountain)
From Ho Chi Minh

Shared Bus Between Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh (Ba Den Mountain)

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Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh (Cambodia) Bus and Vice Versa
From Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh - Phnom Penh (Cambodia) Bus and Vice Versa

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★ 4.4 (1,043) • 10K+ booked
US$ 22.05
US$ 23.05
Ho Chi Minh - Nha Trang Sleeper Bus
Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh - Nha Trang Sleeper Bus

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Ho Chi Minh - Phan Thiet/Mui Ne Bus By MexBus
From Ho Chi Minh, Phan Thiet

Ho Chi Minh - Phan Thiet/Mui Ne Bus By MexBus

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★ 4.9 (137) • 3K+ booked
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Hotels in Ho Chi Minh

Eden Garden Hotel
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

Eden Garden Hotel

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★ 4.5 (515) • 100+ booked
From US$ 31.08
Felix Hotel
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

Felix Hotel

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★ 4.3 (276) • 100+ booked
From US$ 11.21
MEANDER Saigon
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

MEANDER Saigon

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★ 4.8 (44)
From US$ 59.52
The Hotel Nicecy
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

The Hotel Nicecy

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★ 4.6 (71) • 50+ booked
From US$ 28.82
APEC WANDER HOTEL - NEAR TAN DINH MARKET
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

APEC WANDER HOTEL - NEAR TAN DINH MARKET

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★ 4.6 (23)
From US$ 51.61
White Lotus Hotel Saigon
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

White Lotus Hotel Saigon

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★ 4.9 (330)
From US$ 32.62
The Umi Hotel
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

The Umi Hotel

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★ 4.6 (67) • 50+ booked
From US$ 21.78
The Blue Hotel
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

The Blue Hotel

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★ 3.6 (35)
From US$ 13.28
GK Central Hotel
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

GK Central Hotel

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★ 4.3 (1,015)
From US$ 47.82
Aizen Stay - District 1
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

Aizen Stay - District 1

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★ 4.9 (25)
From US$ 47.86
US$ 50.24
Liberty Central Saigon Centre
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

Liberty Central Saigon Centre

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★ 4.7 (1,024)
From US$ 54.47
Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh
Hotels • Ho Chi Minh

Bay Hotel Ho Chi Minh

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★ 4.7 (1,010) • 50+ booked
From US$ 44.08

Reviews of Ho Chi Minh activities

ROMEL *****
2026-07-25 10:10:22
Fantastic 5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great way to see Ho Chi Minh City! The HCM Sightseeing Bus is perfect if you want to explore the city’s top attractions without the hassle of navigating traffic. The open-top deck offers fantastic views, especially in the late afternoon and evening when the city comes alive with lights. The route covers many iconic landmarks, making it easy to enjoy the sights while learning a bit about Ho Chi Minh City’s history through the onboard audio guide. It’s comfortable, convenient, and ideal for first-time visitors who want a relaxed city tour. Whether you’re taking photos, enjoying the skyline, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, the HCM Sightseeing Bus is a fun and memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City! 🚌🇻🇳✨
Emma *******
2026-03-11 22:24:48
Fantastic 5.0
Really enjoyed my time here solo!! Feels like I rented the whole place! 🥹
林 ***
2026-08-29 16:44:11
Fantastic 5.0
I saw this on TikTok and immediately decided to book it! Even after participating, I felt that this experience for the price was incredibly good value. You get to have an amazing time that truly makes you feel like you've arrived in Southeast Asia, so you absolutely must sign up! Our hotel was at a pick-up point, so they came to get us downstairs at 7:40 AM (it was actually around 7:35 AM, right on time). Since we chose the luxury limousine option, the journey took a little over two hours, but it was very comfortable. The seats reclined! For the first 20 minutes or so, our guide explained the history of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta in English. About 15 minutes before our next stop, we went to a place like a rest area! It's highly recommended to use the restroom here. Our tour started with a temple visit; after about 30-40 minutes there, we moved again by bus. The guide provided explanations and helped us take photos. After about five more minutes, we arrived at the boat dock. First, all of us (there were 17 people) boarded a motorized boat to Unicorn Island. Here, we listened to folk songs while sampling different fruits, drank honey tea at a bee farm, and even had a snake draped around our necks. We then moved by boat again, and at the next location, we sampled coconut candy at a candy factory and fed crocodiles. Afterward, we had lunch. The food was generally lightly seasoned, but I found it delicious! The elephant ear fish (there's a photo) is served as fresh spring rolls, but you can eat the remaining parts too. Since it was quite lightly seasoned, I asked if there was salt, and they kindly brought some on a plate for free! It's incredibly tasty with salt, so I highly recommend it. The restrooms near this spot are surprisingly clean, according to a friend. After that, we rode a hand-rowed boat for about 15 minutes (this was an experience, not to go anywhere specific), and that concluded the tour activities. Then, we took a tuk-tuk back to the boat dock, boarded a boat, and finally returned by bus. Everyone on the bus was fast asleep on the way back! Lol. We arrived at Ben Thanh Market around 5:15 PM. Our guide spoke excellent English and spoke at a pace that even I, who isn't fluent in English, could understand, allowing me to learn about Vietnamese history. A Japanese-language tour would have been much more expensive, so I think choosing the English tour was the right decision. Thank you so much!
Klook User
2026-08-28 13:26:01
Fantastic 5.0
Yes the trip overall is well organised and good value for the price. A highly recommended excursion. One suggestion: time spent at cultural singing rest point where we had fruits could be shortened so as to reduce tour overall time. I visited the war museum today. Both the cuci tunnel and museum visits have impressed upon me the tenacity and resilience of the Vietnamese facing the mindless war caused by the American political leaders. Even their own people protested against the aggression against Vietnam.
Selena ***********
2026-08-10 21:00:43
Fantastic 5.0
A very chill way to end our 5-day trip ♥️ The views from the cruise were so nice :) We enjoyed the ride + the free drink on board. The additional drinks and food we ordered were a good price as well.
Phil ******
2026-08-19 05:26:57
Fantastic 5.0
It’s was well worth the experience going to the landmark 81 Saigon Skyview. awesome views looking over Saigon city. I went in the afternoon wasn’t too busy. from district 1 it was only a 20mins motorbike ride. there is restaurants and bar at the top floor. if you come to Saigon you need to check out this landmark it’s awesome!
Sanchez ********
2026-08-27 11:03:27
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing Cu Chi Tunnels Experience 🇻🇳 We really appreciate our guide, Lee! From the moment we got into the van until we arrived at the Cu Chi Tunnels, he never stopped sharing stories and history about Vietnam. You can really tell how knowledgeable and passionate he is about what he does. He was also funny and engaging, so there was never a dull moment throughout the journey. His stories made the experience more interesting and helped us understand the history behind the Cu Chi Tunnels even better. Thank you, Lee, for making our tour informative, fun, and memorable! Highly recommended! ⭐️
jamikorn ***********
2026-08-23 16:07:33
Fantastic 5.0
I had a wonderful experience on this tour. The guide took excellent care of us throughout the trip, and the driver was very professional, careful, and safety-conscious. They even kindly bought some fruit for us to enjoy, which was a very thoughtful gesture. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends who plan to visit in the future. Thank you very much for providing such a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Cielo ***********
2026-04-08 15:41:06
Fantastic 5.0
amazing show! kudos to all the cast! superb performance! even if it is in Vietnamese Language, everyone can still understand every acts. It is, indeed, a-must try to all first timer visitors! Thank you! until next time!

Quick facts about Ho Chi Minh

Local weather

  • DEC - FEB
    32°21°

  • MAR - MAY
    35°24°

  • JUN - AUG
    31°24°

  • SEP - NOV
    31°23°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring

    Fall

    Spring Flowers Festival

  • Recommended trip duration

What to know before visiting Ho Chi Minh

Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh

Cu Chi Tunnels

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the most famous tourist attractions near Ho Chi Minh City. Crawl through underground passages once used by Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War, and see hidden traps and wartime relics.

War Remnants Museum

The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh is a must-visit history museum that tells the story of the Vietnam War. See photographs, tanks, and aircraft that highlight the struggles and bravery of the Vietnamese forces.

Ben Thanh Market

No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring the colorful Ben Thanh Market in the city center. From fragrant spices and handmade crafts to tasty local cuisine, this lively market captures the heart of daily Vietnamese life!

Central Post Office

Step back in time at the Central Post Office one of the most iconic examples of French colonial architecture in Ho Chi Minh. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, this elegant post office features grand arches, tiled floors, and vintage telephone booths.

Bui Vien Walking Street

Get ready for fun and chaos on Bui Vien Walking Street, the nightlife capital of Ho Chi Minh City. Lined with neon lights, coffee shops, live music, and open-air bars, it’s the go-to spot for travelers and locals alike.

The Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)

Visit the Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, to witness a defining piece of Vietnamese history. This striking building served as the presidential home during the Vietnam War and later marked the country’s reunification in 1975.

Tips before Visiting Ho Chi Minh

1. Plan your trip around the lunar calendar

Before visiting Ho Chi Minh, check the lunar calendar for major festivals like Tet (Lunar New Year) or other cultural attractions and events. These holidays bring colorful parades, temple ceremonies, and traditional performances, but also crowded transport hubs and business closures.

2. You don’t need to carry cash

Ho Chi Minh City is almost cashless! Most coffee shops, food stalls, and shopping centers accept cards or digital payments. Download ride-hailing apps like Grab or Be to easily book and pay for rides, food deliveries, and even accommodation; there's no need to worry about exchanging money or carrying cash around.

3. Embrace the energy and excitement

Ho Chi Minh is a vibrant city that’s always alive with movement and sound. From motorbikes to lively street music, the energy here is contagious! You can embrace it all in! It’s this nonstop rhythm that gives Ho Chi Minh City its unforgettable Southeast Asian charm.

4. Respect personal space (or lack of it)

In Ho Chi Minh City, locals are friendly and warm, but personal space is more relaxed. You might get a pat on the shoulder or a compliment from a friendly stranger; take it as a sign of welcome.

5. Dress smart for temples and pagodas

You can wear almost anything in Vietnam’s largest city, but modest clothing is a must at religious sites. When visiting temples like the Jade Emperor Pagoda or other cultural attractions, cover your shoulders and knees to show respect.

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