Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Planning questions about Ho Chi Minh City

What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City?

Cai Be Mekong Delta Tour: Cooking Class, Cycling & Craft Villages is the highest ranked experience in Ho Chi Minh City, scoring 96 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,026 traveler reviews. Adventure Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta Tour From HCM, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour With Small Group, CuChi Tunnel Tour: The Legendary Underground Network, Cu Chi Tunnels Small-Group Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network round out the top five. Outty ranks 2,950 bookable experiences in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and 39 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Ho Chi Minh City cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Ho Chi Minh City is $30 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $1 on Good Morning Saigon Tour by Motorbike and Scooter. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Ho Chi Minh City for today?

Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Ho Chi Minh City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Ho Chi Minh City good for families?

Yes. 5 of the experiences we rank in Ho Chi Minh City are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Ho Chi Minh City?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City?

Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Ho Chi Minh City?

120 of the 120 experiences we rank in Ho Chi Minh City offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Ho Chi Minh City gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Ho Chi Minh City so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.