What to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Activities, attractions and tours

Opera House which includes theatre scenes, a city and night scenes
Saigon River featuring a city, skyline and a lake or waterhole
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine

Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta VIP Tour by Limousine

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 56 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,309 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour By Motorbike, Cyclo or Walking

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour By Motorbike, Cyclo or Walking

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿883 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Mastering Egg Coffee-Course on 4 traditional types of Viet coffee

Mastering Egg Coffee-Course on 4 traditional types of Viet coffee

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿543 per adult
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Water activities

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6Day Package Vietnam Tour: Sai Gon - Hanoi - Ha long Cruise

6Day Package Vietnam Tour: Sai Gon - Hanoi - Ha long Cruise

Activity duration is 6 days
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿11,883 per child
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Shows & concerts

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Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

Enchanting Saigon River Night Cruise: Gourmet Dining & Cultural Experience

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
6.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,037 per adult
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What to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Popular places to visit

Ben Thanh Market showing shopping and markets

Ben Thanh Market

4/5(119 reviews)

No trip to Ho Chi Minh City is complete without exploring this bustling market where you can enjoy a traditional Vietnamese dish or purchase souvenirs.

Ben Thanh Market
Bui Vien Walking Street

Bui Vien Walking Street

4/5(80 reviews)

When you visit Bui Vien Walking Street, a popular shopping spot in Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for souvenirs. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Bui Vien Walking Street
Saigon Square

Saigon Square

4/5(82 reviews)

During your trip to Ho Chi Minh City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Saigon Square. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Saigon Square
Pham Ngu Lao Street which includes shopping, night scenes and street scenes

Pham Ngu Lao Street

Travelers on a budget flock to this area of Ho Chi Minh City, which offers up quality rooms, delicious food and a variety of goods for very reasonable prices.

Pham Ngu Lao Street
Dong Khoi Street which includes heritage architecture and night scenes

Dong Khoi Street

One of two major commercial centers in Ho Chi Minh City, this street has high-end shops, cafés and restaurants as well as some of the city’s finest architecture.

Dong Khoi Street
Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden which includes a park and zoo animals

Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden

4/5(29 reviews)

Whether you want to see exotic animals or enjoy a stroll through colorful gardens, this park transports you from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon Zoo and Botanic Garden
Opera House showing theatre scenes, heritage architecture and street scenes

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

4/5(63 reviews)

This stunning theater, with its glistening white architecture and curved lines, makes it easy to forget that you are in Ho Chi Minh City and not in Paris.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
Vincom Center Shopping Mall showing signage and a fountain

Vincom Center Shopping Mall

4/5(36 reviews)

Two buildings packed with some of the finest designer brands in the world make up the city’s largest shopping hub.

Vincom Center Shopping Mall
War Remnants Museum

War Remnants Museum

4.5/5(106 reviews)

This much-visited museum presents a confronting and often graphic portrayal of the Vietnam War.

War Remnants Museum

Explore areas of Ho Chi Minh City

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District 1

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of District 1. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

District 1
Ben Thanh Market featuring shopping, night scenes and markets

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City

4/5(153 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Make a stop by Ben Thanh Market or Bui Vien Walking Street while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Ho Chi Minh City
War Remnants Museum which includes interior views

District 3

District 3 is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to War Remnants Museum or Vinh Nghiem Pagoda.

District 3
Saigon Central Post Office which includes interior views and heritage architecture

Dong Khoi

4.5/5(93 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Dong Khoi. Make a stop by Union Square or Dong Khoi Street while you're exploring the area.

Dong Khoi
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Ben Thanh

If you're spending some time in Ben Thanh, Ben Thanh Market and Benthanh Street Food Market are top sights worth seeing.

Ben Thanh
Ho Chi Minh City which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Little Japan

4/5(44 area reviews)

Travellers come to Little Japan for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Saigon Japan Town and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House while you're in town.

Little Japan