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The 15 Half-Day Tours in Vietnam That Earn Their Price

61 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 half-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network - The Morning Ride From Ho Chi Minh City
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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network

1.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Vietnam War Underground Network

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,587 reviews · from $23.75Our pick

Review of the Cu Chi Tunnels tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with transport, tunnel access, guides, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.

“There’s a reason you only find great reviews for this trip! Our guide, Anthony, was fantastic. His grandfather fought in the war and so Anthony brought a great perspective to the trip. He really made the long drive there pass quickly with history Read more”

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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience - The 8:00 a.m. departure from Ho Chi Minh City
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Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience

2.Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour: Big Group Vietnam War Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,386 reviews · from $19.70

Review of the $19.70 Cu Chi Tunnels half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with Ben Duoc tunnels, transport, guide, and practical tips.

“Great tour to see the Cu Chí Tunnels. The guide was friendly and informative. Great price on the tour and is perfect duration for a day trip (approximate departure of 8am and return around 2pm in HCM). Take this trip if you want to skip the river portion the other tours do. Try going into the Tunnels. It's quite the experience.”

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Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour: Morning or Afternoon - The road from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi
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Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour: Morning or Afternoon

3.Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour: Morning or Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,521 reviews · from $40

Review of the $40 Cu Chi Tunnel half-day tour from Ho Chi Minh City, with small groups, hotel pickup, war history, tunnels, and practical tips.

“The Small-Group Cu Chi Tunnel Half-day Tour was a tour not to be missed, despite the lengthy drive from the central Saigon which was an hour and a half each way. We were picked up on time at our hotel, by our excellent tour guide Nam Read more”

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Hanoi Half-day with Food + Fun + Culture By Russian Jeep - Train Street, with a practical word of caution
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Hanoi Half-day with Food + Fun + Culture By Russian Jeep

Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep - Independence Palace: the political heart of the tour
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Ho Chi Minh City Private Half-Day Tour by U.S Army Jeep

Ben Duoc 'Less-Crowded' Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour - Pickup from Districts 1, 3, and 4
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Ben Duoc ‘Less-Crowded’ Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour

6.Ben Duoc ‘Less-Crowded’ Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 712 reviews · from $34

Explore Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels in a small group, with war history, booby traps, tunnels, tapioca, and fewer crowds for $34.

“This is a bit further than the more touristy tunnels so you should expect approximately a 2 hour drive to get there. There is also a stop at a craft shop where handicapped people affected by the war create different handmade items. The tunnRead more”

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Afternoon Cu Chi Tunnels - Small Group Half-Day Tour - Arriving at Ben Dinh Tunnels
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Afternoon Cu Chi Tunnels – Small Group Half-Day Tour

7.Afternoon Cu Chi Tunnels – Small Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · from $25

See Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a six-hour small-group tour with an English guide, transport, entry, and practical war history.

“The experience was informative and well-organized. We learned some very interesting pieces of history. The stop at the handicapped people's art shop was not necessary and could have been improved if the people working on the art were INSIDE, in the air-conditioned room as opposed to the sweltering heat outside.”

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From Ho Chi Minh: Cu Chi Tunnels Half-Day History Tour with Guide - The lacquer workshop stop on the way
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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 $14Best value

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City on a low-cost guided tour with hotel pickup, wartime history, local food, and tunnel access.

“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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Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street - Tran Quoc Pagoda: A Calm Start Beside West Lake
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Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street

9.Hanoi City Tour: Private Half-Day Customized with Train Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 455 reviews · from $45

Review of Hanoi’s private half-day city tour, with Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, Hoa Lo Prison, markets, and flexible guiding.

“Max was an excellent tour guide. He has a very good history knowledge of Hanoï. He is caring, good company and has very good people skills. He knows his job very well, he is professional. Finally, his food love transpires in his excellent recommandations for it. Thank you Max, we definitely recommend this gentleman.”

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Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exclusive Experience with Pick Up - Getting from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi
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Half-Day Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Exclusive Experience with Pick Up

Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour - Two Reef Stops Near Hon Mun Island
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Explore Nha Trang Bay: Half-Day Snorkeling Adventure Tour

Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights - Temple of Literature, the tour’s best historic setting
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Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

12.Hanoi City Half-Day Private Tour: Train Street And All Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $44

Review of Hanoi’s private half-day tour, covering Train Street, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, temples, markets, and French-era landmarks.

“Having a private guide made this tour so much more interesting. Long was very knowledgable and answered all our questions he looked after us really well. Make sure you visit train street when a train is due it is totally mad no health and safety here”

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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the capital’s political center
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Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

13.Hanoi Highlights: Half-day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · from $33.45

Explore Hanoi’s top sights in four hours, with Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, French landmarks, and an air-conditioned ride.

“Travis (aka Funny Guy) was a humorous, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who really took care of his group. He was patient and helpful and answered many questions whilst being entertaining and affable at the same time.”

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My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour - A 6 a.m. pickup makes a real difference
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My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour

14.My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Private Guided Tour- Early Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $55

Review of Hoi An’s private early My Son tour, with temple history, hotel pickup, expert guides, cooler hours, price, tips, and drawbacks.

“We had a fabulous tour to My Son. Our guide Truong was so knowledgeable, really he was fantastic. We definitely recommend getting a private van and guide. It was raining the day we went but this didn’t deter from our day at all. Ponchos and umbrellas and walking shoes. We loved it!!”

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Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour with Train Street Visiting - Tran Quoc Pagoda: a quieter look at Hanoi’s Buddhist life
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Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour with Train Street Visiting

15.Private Hanoi City Half-Day Tour with Train Street Visiting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · from $51.66

Review of Hanoi’s private half-day tour, covering Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Train Street.

“This was an amazing tour, our guide Levy, history teacher, knew so much history, modern,ancient and cultural details which made for an awesome day. He took great care of us while travelling around. He was very polite and respectful. Great English speaking guide. Don’t hesitate, do this tour.”

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