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The 15 Best History Tours in Vietnam

28 tours  ·  from $14

Tunnels, a former presidential palace, a prison and a demilitarised zone that was neither. These 15 are compared on what they include, how much driving they involve and how sober the day actually is.

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Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

1.Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,692 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Hanoi by limousine to Hoa Lu, cycle through the countryside, eat local dishes at Trang An Heritage Garden, row through Tam Coc, and climb Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Trang, Hai Dang, Viet, and Two lead the day, which suits active visitors who want Ninh Binh’s main sights in one trip.

“Our guide Viet was great! Thank you! We had very heavy rains but they kept adjusting to the latest weather conditions to give us the best experience. It made it very unique and fun!”

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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour - Tran Quoc Pagoda and Hanoi’s Buddhist roots
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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

2.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

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

Spend eight hours exploring Hanoi with an English-speaking guide, limousine transfers, six major sights, and Vietnamese lunch at Mesdames Linh Cuisine. The compact route covers temples, museums, political history, and Hoa Lo Prison. Guide assignments vary, with names such as Tom, Hai Dang, and Luke associated with the operator.

“Excellent visit to Ninh Binh with our amazing guide Tom. The itinerary great - all activities were well organised, a mix of relax and physical activity. Tom was very friendly and professional.”

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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

3.Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 846 reviews · from $49

Travel from Hanoi Old Quarter by limousine to a full day in Halong Bay. You’ll visit Sung Sot Cave, paddle or ride a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, climb or swim at Titop Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch and sunset snacks. Guide Luke has been praised for clear, organized hosting.

“The trip was good and the tour guide Luke is professional, informative, organized and good attitude and inclusive.”

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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

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

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

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a 6 to 7-hour group tour with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, documentary film, command center, bunkers, tapioca, and tea. Guides such as Kevin, Kyle, Quyen, and Thang bring clear explanations and humor to the day.

“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!”

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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay - Day 1: From Tuan Chau lounge to your ocean-view suite
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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

5.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 small-ship cruise with private balconies, bathtubs, art, dining, and a pool. You’ll kayak or take a bamboo boat to Dark and Bright Cave, join Vovinam, and enjoy meals and downtime on board.

“They were so kind and funny thanks jack, chris, sam, and ashley we had so much fun here😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘”

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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders - Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
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Saigon Afternoon City Historical Scooter Tour |Opt: Ao Dai Riders

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

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

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide such as Minh, Ai, Billy, Jus, Navin, or Justin. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French Quarter, Jade Emperor Pagoda, Nguyen Hue Street, and a wartime weapons cellar. Hotel pickup, helmets, fuel, insurance, and rain ponchos are included.

“Super fun! I love motorbikes, and what a native way to see the city. Flex those abs to stay on! :) I had a short time in HCMC because I was here for work, so Billy was a wonderful guide and took me to places I may not have been able to visit in my short time. Fabulous, super fun way to see the city!”

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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour - Starting near the Saigon Opera House
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Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

7.Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $33

Spend four hours behind a local guide on a private motorbike through Ho Chi Minh City. Visit French colonial landmarks, the Burning Monk Memorial, a former Viet Cong weapons cellar, markets, Chinatown, and a temple. Guides such as Kien, Hani, Teo, and Emmy add history, food, and plenty of scooter confidence.

“If this is your fist time in the city. This tour is a great way to see all the major sights and try local food. The guide was great, she knew a lot about the city, yet made the tour fun and interactive. Hani is a great guide.”

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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option - French Saigon at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
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Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

8.Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · from $25

Ride behind a local motorbike driver for four hours through Ho Chi Minh City’s historic core. Visit the War Remnants Museum, French-era landmarks, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and a hidden weapons basement. Request a female Ao Dai rider at least six hours ahead.

“along for the journey and enjoy the history. There is plenty to see and learn. There was a fantastic trip to the old dehli cultural areas”

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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - Starting from District 1 at 8:00 am or 12:30 pm
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

9.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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

Spend about six hours traveling from District 1 to the Cu Chi Tunnels in an air-conditioned vehicle. An English-speaking guide explains the wartime tunnel network, traps, documentary, and daily life below ground. You will crawl through a short section, taste tapioca and pandan tea, and may try an AK-47 at extra cost.

“Two kids 5 and 9 found it interesting and exhilarating. The traps were a particular high point for the eldest. I loved going through the whole tunnel complex and my claustrophobic partner enjoyed the history and context of the place. The tour guide was brilliant had answers to all our questions as well as great patience.”

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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage - Climbing to the 32-meter Christ Statue
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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

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

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

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, lunch, water, and entry fees included. Climb to the 32-meter Christ Statue, see White Palace and Whale Temple, then enjoy a short beach break before returning by dinner.

“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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Old Quarter Hanoi Street Foods and Heritage Road Tour by Walking - O Quan Chuong Gate and the first food stops
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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

Spend three hours walking Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a guide such as Elena, sampling 6 to 7 street foods, beer, happy water, and egg coffee while seeing O Quan Chuong Gate, Dong Xuan Market, Long Bien Bridge, mural street, and Train Street.

“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 and the story behind it
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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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ninh Binh by air-conditioned vehicle, bicycle, and traditional rowboat. Cycle through rice fields, visit a local family and Bich Dong Pagoda, then cruise Trang An with guides Mr. Fun and Bruce Lee. Pickup is included in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

“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 - Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa
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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

Walk Hanoi’s French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Mina or Dung. Start with Vietnamese coffee in an old French villa, then visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Metropole, Trang Tien, and more. Ice cream is included.

“A great way to learn about Hanoi's history. Mina was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable.”

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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities - One Pillar Pagoda and its lotus design
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Hanoi Full Day A Private Tour With Mix of History and Activities

A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street - Starting in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
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A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street

15.A Glimpse Of Hanoi ,Cultures, History, Backstreet, Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $45

See Hanoi by bicycle with hotel pickup, a helmet, water, and guides such as Pink, Kien, Le, or Charlie. Ride through alleys and local areas, cross near Long Bien Bridge, pause at West Lake, pass major landmarks, and finish at the famous Train Street.

“Amazing experience with Charlie. We ride bicycles all around Hà Nội, visited local family and farm, become part of the crazy traffic of the city. But no worries with experienced guide like him it will become one in a lifetime adventure. Thanks”

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