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Saigon 1-Day Tours: Ho Chi Minh City Day Tours

From classic city highlights and colonial heritage to street food, Vespa adventures, Cu Chi Tunnels, and short Mekong escapes — a full collection of private Saigon day tours designed around how you want to spend your day.

Private · Flexible · Planned by local specialists in Ho Chi Minh City
Choose Your Day

The best way to see Saigon in one day depends on what you want to feel — heritage, food, neighborhoods, or the Mekong.

Not every visitor wants the same Saigon. Some want colonial architecture and history, others want street food, Vespa rides through local neighborhoods, or a first taste of the Mekong Delta. This page gathers our one-day tours in one place, so you can compare, combine or customize.

1-Day Tour Options

Choose From Our Saigon Day Tours

Each tour is private and customizable. Select one below, or ask us to combine elements across different days.

Saigon Classic 1-Day Tour
Best Seller · City

Saigon Classic 1-Day Tour

The essential Ho Chi Minh City experience in one day — covering the city’s most iconic landmarks, historic center and local market life.

Notre-Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
Reunification Palace & Dong Khoi Street
Ben Thanh Market & Chinatown
Saigon Heritage 1-Day Tour
Architecture · History

Saigon Heritage 1-Day Tour

A curated walk through French colonial Saigon — architecture, history and the layers of culture that shaped modern Ho Chi Minh City.

Opera House, Hotel Continental & City Hall
Colonial-era buildings on Dong Khoi
Museums and quiet heritage corners
Saigon Local Life 1-Day Tour
Neighborhoods · Culture

Saigon Local Life 1-Day Tour

Step beyond the landmarks. This day is about markets, alleys, coffee culture, and the everyday rhythms of local Saigon neighborhoods.

Local wet markets and street-side coffee
Hidden alleys and apartment cafés
Neighborhood walks in District 3 & Binh Thanh
Saigon Food 1-Day Tour
Cuisine · Street Food

Saigon Food 1-Day Tour

A full day of eating your way through Saigon — from morning phở and bánh mì to regional dishes, coffee culture and evening street food.

Phở, bánh mì, cơm tấm and bún dishes
Vietnamese coffee and local cafés
Evening street food streets
Popular Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels 1-Day Tour
History · Half & Full Day

Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels 1-Day Tour

Combine city highlights with the Cu Chi Tunnels — one of Vietnam’s most significant wartime sites, located just outside Saigon.

Cu Chi Tunnels underground network
City highlights in the morning
Optional War Remnants Museum
Saigon by Vespa 1-Day Tour
Vespa · Local Streets

Saigon by Vespa 1-Day Tour

See Saigon the way locals do — on the back of a Vespa, weaving through neighborhoods, markets and backstreets with a guide who knows them.

Guided Vespa ride through local districts
Market and food stops along the way
Great for photographers and first-time visitors
Saigon Art & Culture 1-Day Tour
Art · Museums

Saigon Art & Culture 1-Day Tour

A slower day for travelers interested in art, museums and contemporary Vietnamese culture — from fine arts to fashion and design.

Fine Arts Museum & Ao Dai Museum
Contemporary galleries in District 1
Tea, coffee and design spaces
Saigon & Mekong 1-Day Tour
Mekong · Day Trip

Saigon & Mekong 1-Day Tour

A short introduction to the Mekong Delta — river boats, coconut canals and a taste of Delta life, back in Saigon by evening.

Boat trip through Ben Tre or My Tho
Coconut canals and local workshops
A perfect first taste of the Delta
Saigon Night Experience
Evening · Food & Nightlife

Saigon Night Experience

When the heat fades, Saigon comes alive. Evening food stalls, rooftop views, street-side beer and a city that never quite stops.

Evening street food and local beer
Rooftop bars and skyline views
Saigon River or Nguyen Hue evening walk
Saigon Custom 1-Day Tour
Custom · Fully Flexible

Saigon Custom 1-Day Tour

Already know what you want to see, taste or photograph? Build your own Saigon day with a private guide and vehicle at your pace.

Your own mix of landmarks, food and neighborhoods
Flexible timing and pace
Ideal for families, photographers and repeat visitors
Why Book With Asia Travel Mates

Private Saigon Day Tours, Planned Locally

01 Private & Flexible No shared buses. Your day, your pace, your guide.
02 Local Specialists Planned and guided by people based in Ho Chi Minh City.
03 Real Food & Culture Not just landmarks — actual Saigon food and neighborhood life.
04 Easy to Extend Add a second day, or connect to our longer Mekong itineraries.
Fully Customizable

Not Sure Which Day Tour Fits?

Tell us how much time you have, what you enjoy, and how fast you want to move. We’ll recommend the right Saigon day tour — or build a custom one for you.

Combine Two Days

Two Days in Saigon?

Most travelers combine two day tours — for example, the Classic Tour with the Cu Chi Tunnels, or the Food Tour with a Mekong day trip. We can also organize a custom two-day program.

Frequently Asked

Saigon Day Tour Questions

Can I combine two Saigon day tours?

Yes. Many travelers do the Saigon Classic Tour one day and the Cu Chi Tunnels or Mekong day trip the next. Let us know your dates and we’ll design a two-day program.

Are these tours private?

Yes. All our Saigon 1-day tours are private, with your own guide and vehicle. This gives you flexibility on timing, stops and pace.

What time do day tours start and end?

Most full-day tours run roughly 8:00–17:00. Half-day tours run either morning or afternoon. We can adjust start times to fit your schedule or flight times.

Do you offer food tours with vegetarian options?

Yes. Our Saigon Food Tour can be adapted for vegetarian, pescatarian or specific dietary needs — just let us know in advance.

Is the Cu Chi Tunnels tour suitable for children or older travelers?

Yes, with adjustments. The site has walking paths and some tunnel sections are optional. We can adjust the visit to your group’s comfort level.

Can you pick us up from our hotel or the airport?

Yes. Hotel pickup is included within central Saigon. Airport pickup or drop-off can be arranged for an additional transfer.

Can I create a custom Saigon day?

Absolutely. If you have specific interests — photography, food, architecture, family activities, or a mix — we can design a private day around them.

Book a Saigon Day Tour

Let’s Plan Your Saigon Day.

Tell us your travel dates and how you’d like to spend your time. Our local specialists will recommend the right day tour or build one for you.