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15 Vietnam History Tours Worth Booking

32 tours  ·  from $10 a head

A good guide is the difference between a pile of old stones and a story. These 15 Vietnam history tours are priced and timed so you can choose in minutes.

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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

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring Ninh Binh from Hanoi by limousine. Visit Hoa Lu, cycle through the countryside, eat local dishes at Trang An Heritage Garden, row through Tam Coc, and climb 500 steps at Mua Cave. Guides such as Jun, Trang, Hai Dang, and Viet lead the day.

“Be prepared for a FULL, adventurous & active day!! Hotel Pickup&dropoff was Godsent. There were 7 of us total. Nice van for the ride. Jun was a very sweet & an informative guide. They do drop you off at a giftshop (trap)/restroom on the Read more”

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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat - Breakfast on board, then an early start at Cu Chi
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Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

2.Premium Cu Chi Tunnels Tour with Local Expert by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,045 reviews · from $89

Leave Ho Chi Minh City by luxury speedboat and reach the Cu Chi Tunnels before many bus groups. Guides such as Mr. Chi, Moon, Danny, and Tham explain the tunnels, traps, wartime life, and local customs. Breakfast, fruit, cake, tapioca, green tea, and a seven-course Vietnamese lunch are included.

“We had an incredible experience on the Cu Chi Tunnels VIP Speedboat Tour. The communication from the company was excellent from the start. Our guide, Tham, was fantastic—incredibly knowledgeable and a true pleasure to spend the day with. A huge bonus was that we were lucky enough to be the only people on our tour! The speedboat ride was not only fun but got us there well before the big coach crowds arrived. Having the tunnels so quiet and peaceful made the experience feel so much more special and immersive. A perfect, five-star experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to avoid the crowds and…”

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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour - Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s quiet opening
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Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

3.Hanoi Heritage Premium Daily Tour

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

Spend about eight hours visiting Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh complex, the Ethnology Museum, Temple of Literature, and Hoa Lo Prison. Your $49 includes admissions, Vietnamese lunch, limousine transport, an English-speaking guide, and bottled water. Groups are capped at 19, with pickup offered.

“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable guide. Activities were great and the sightseeing exceptional. The buffet lunch was delicious with plenty of choices”

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Halong Heritage Luxury Day Cruise-Buffet lunch&Limousine transfer

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

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

Spend a long day moving from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by limousine, then cruise to Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave, and Titov Island. Luke is one guide praised for professional, organized service. The $49 price includes transport, buffet lunch, entrance fees, water, activities, and a sunset snack stop.

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

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Hoi An: Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the Red Seal Ship Model
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Hoi An: Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour

5.Hoi An: Ancient Town Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 766 reviews

Spend three hours walking Hoi An with a local English-speaking guide such as Karla, June, Minh, Tom, or Vinh. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Quan Thang Ancient House, Fujian Assembly Hall, Kazik Park, and Central Market, while picking up practical tips for food, drinks, tailors, spas, and craft beer.

“Kun was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interactive and exciting. Got to know a lot about the places and traditions but highlight of the tour was Kun herself”

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Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour - Pickup from Da Nang and the ride south
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Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

6.Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Sunset Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 690 reviews · from $33

Travel from Da Nang to Marble Mountains and Hoi An with an English-speaking guide such as Coco, Oanh, Phuc, or Chao. Visit Buddhist caves, a stone-carving village, historic Chinese and Japanese buildings, the night market, and a local Vietnamese dinner. Expect a busy six-hour schedule, walking, stairs, and a group of up to 22 people.

“Split into 3 segments. Stay over at marble. Factory, then earth marble mountain and finally walk around yellow bridge are and finally dinner as a group. Depart 3pm from hotel and back around 9pm”

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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local - Starting with Japan at the Culture Gallery
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Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

7.Hoi An Ancient Town Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 517 reviews · from $9Best value

Spend about three hours walking Hoi An with a local guide such as Kun, Anh, Trang, or Minh. Visit the Japanese Culture Gallery, Covered Bridge, Cantonese Assembly Hall, Quan Thang Ancient House, traditional theater, and central market. Expect history, local stories, herbal tea, tastings, and practical food tips in a group of up to 10.

“It was a very nice tour👌nothing less than perfect!! Our guide Kun was very skilled has a Big knowleagde. She was also very serviceminded, kind and freindly!! The tour was great!! What Can I say Hoi An is also just such a nice place🤗🌹”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - A 7:30 a.m. start from District 1
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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide

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

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

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels on a 6 to 7-hour group tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Your English-speaking guide, such as Kevin, Kyle, or Thang, leads you through the documentary, command center, bunkers, smoke-free stove, and tunnel area. Hotel pickup in District 1, entrance fees, tapioca, tea, water, and wet tissues are included.

“Kyle was a great guide with lots of interesting facts. His English was very good to follow. The tunnels themselves are really interesting, must visit if you’re in Vietnam!”

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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay - Your suite and the feel of Heritage Binh Chuan
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Heritage Binh Chuan 2 Days 1 Night discovery in Lan Ha Bay

9.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 for one night in a suite with a private balcony, bathtub, and full ocean views. You’ll kayak or take a bamboo boat to Dark and Bright Cave, enjoy meals, Vovinam, swimming, and onboard art. Staff members including Jack, Sam, Sara, Chris, and Ashley help make the cruise feel personal.

“We had the best experience with this cruises everyone was so nice, the service was great. They cater all of our needs.”

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Hoi An Ancient Town - Walking Tour with Local Guide - Ba Mu Temple gate: an early photo stop with local context
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Hoi An Ancient Town – Walking Tour with Local Guide

10.Hoi An Ancient Town – Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 385 reviews · 2h 30m · from $14

Walk Hoi An Ancient Town with an English-speaking local guide such as Trung, Duy, or Tom. In 150 minutes, you’ll visit temples, assembly halls, the Japanese Covered Bridge, heritage homes, museums, and the market, with indoor breaks, a local drink or dessert, and practical tips for eating, coffee, tailoring, and more.

“Day was great, I have learned a lot about the history and life in Hoi An!”

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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack - Arriving at the Cu Chi Tunnels
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6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

11.6 Hours Historical Tour in Cu Chi Tunnel with Free Snack

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

Spend about six hours traveling from central Ho Chi Minh City to the Cu Chi Tunnels. An English-speaking guide explains the wartime tunnel network, traps, and local conditions before you crawl through a short section. Tapioca, pandan leaf tea, bottled water, transport, and admission are included. Optional AK-47 shooting costs extra.

“Really nice tour, our tour guide Bao was amazing and always ready to anwer any questions. I would book it again if i come back as it really is amazing, culture, history and awsome shooting range also. Special thank you to Bao our guide.”

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Linh Ung Pagoda - Marble Mountains - Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour - Linh Ung Pagoda and Lady Buddha on Son Tra Peninsula
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Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

12.Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountains – Hoi An Ancient Town Daily Ingroup Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · from $39

Start at 1:00 pm with hotel pickup in central Da Nang, then visit Linh Ung Pagoda, Lady Buddha, Nuoc Stone Carving Village, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An. A local English-speaking guide leads the way, with bottled water, transport, dinner, and return transfer included. Expect a full afternoon and evening with some brisk sightseeing.

“The tour was excellent! Hoi An was alive with colour and amazing. Out tour guide and driver were great. Dinner was a bit rushed, all the food came out at once and you could see the restaurant staff were rushing. Definitely recommend doing this tour.”

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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage - Leaving Ho Chi Minh City at 7:30 am
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Vung Tau Essential: Beach, Christ Statue & Colonial Heritage

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

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

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau with an English-speaking guide. You’ll climb to the 32-meter Christ Statue, visit White Palace and Whale Temple, eat lunch, and get a short stretch of beach time. Guides may include Nikki, Heidi, or Thuyen, and groups can reach 25 people.

“Full day tour with lunch and drinks on the beach organised very effectively, fun to go for sea swim & the top of Jesus Christ Cathedral has amazing view of sea & surrounding landscape”

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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown - Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office
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Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

14.Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City Tour with Colonial Heritage & Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · from $47

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Ho Chi Minh City in a small group of up to 15 people. An English-speaking guide such as Thuyen leads you from the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum to Chinatown, with lunch, coffee, transport, entrance fees, and a Saigon River water bus ride included.

“Lovely first day in Vietnam with Thuyen! Picked me up promptly and great communication before the tour even started to coordinate for the day. Sights were exactly as advertised and Thuyen added excellent information and insight.”

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Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town - Son Tra Peninsula and the 220-foot Lady Buddha
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Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town

15.Da Nang: Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, Hoi An Ancient Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 216 reviews · from $34

Spend an afternoon and evening visiting Son Tra’s Lady Buddha, Marble Mountains, and UNESCO-listed Hoi An. Your English-speaking guide leads the sights, explains local culture, serves a Vietnamese dinner, and leaves time for lanterns and the night market. Confirm whether your chosen option includes Lady Buddha.

“Our tour guide Chow was amazing. Great experience for the price. Visit to Hoi an is a must if you’re only staying in Da nang!”

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