The 10 Best History Tours in Vietnam

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

Review of Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua Cave, cycling, buffet lunch, limousine transfer, and practical booking advice from Hanoi.

“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

2.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

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

Explore Hanoi’s key sights by limousine, from Tran Quoc Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to Hoa Lo Prison, with lunch included.

“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

Review of Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise from Hanoi, with limousine transfer, buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking, Titop Island, and sunset treats.

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

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Cu Chi Tunnels Tours, Guided, Half-Day, Historical Tours, Historical Tours in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Review the $14 Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with hotel pickup, an English guide, local food, and wartime history.

“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

5.Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · from $469

Spend two days aboard Heritage Binh Chuan in Lan Ha Bay, with kayaking, cave visits, fine dining, spacious suites, and ocean views.

“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

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

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

See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter on a four-hour private tour covering war sites, French landmarks, pagodas, and a secret weapons cellar.

“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

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

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

Ride through Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide, visiting historic sites, markets, Chinatown, a war-era hideout, and coffee stops.

“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

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

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

See Ho Chi Minh City by scooter, from the War Remnants Museum to a secret wartime basement, with hotel pickup and an Ao Dai rider option.

“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

9.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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

Explore Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City with a guide, war history, traps, a short crawl, tapioca, tea, and optional shooting.

“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

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

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

Escape Ho Chi Minh City for Vung Tau’s Christ Statue, White Palace, seafood lunch, beach time, and Whale Temple in one full-day tour.

“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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The 10 Best History Tours in Vietnam

Ninh Binh Heritage Full Day Tour with Buffet Lunch and Limousine

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

Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

2.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

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

From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

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

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

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

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

Saigon Unseen, History, & Hidden Gems Sightseeing Motorbike Tour

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

Saigon Morning City Historical Scooter Tour w Ao Dai Rider option

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

6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

9.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

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

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