Things to do in Vietnam

Things to do in Vietnam

Top 10 Things to do in Vietnam

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    The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food

    751 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Hanoi

    Ready to taste the best food in Hanoi? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hanoi.

    €34.98per person
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    City Escape: Halong Bay Day Trip

    671 reviews
    12 hours | day trips | Hanoi

    Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Hanoi to explore Halong Bay with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

    €131.36per person
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hanoi

    374 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Hanoi

    Want to see the best of Hanoi? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hanoi!

    €28.62per person
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    Family Friendly Hanoi City Tour

    959 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Hanoi

    Traveling to Hanoi with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Hanoi on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.

    €20.44per person
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    The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food

    451 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Ho Chi Minh City

    Ready to taste the best food in Ho Chi Minh City? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Ho Chi Minh City.

    €46.94per person
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    Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour

    169 reviews
    2.5 hours | off the beaten track | Hanoi

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hanoi. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Nghia Tan where you’ll experience a different Hanoi, like a local with a local by your side!

    €20.44per person
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    The Ultimate Cu Chi tunnels Day Trip

    299 reviews
    6 hours | day trips | Ho Chi Minh City

    Embark on a Cu Chi tunnels day trip outside of Ho Chi Minh City where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective. Give yourself the gift of a Cu Chi tunnels day trip with a local - it’s a must-do!

    €83.28per person
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

    442 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Ho Chi Minh City

    Want to see the best of Ho Chi Minh City? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Ho Chi Minh City!

    €27.26per person
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    Drinks & Bites in Hanoi Tour

    135 reviews
    2.5 hours | food tours | Hanoi

    Picture this, a night out in Hanoi hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Hanoi.

    €25.74per person
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    The Ultimate Mekong Delta Day Trip

    524 reviews
    9 hours | day trips | Ho Chi Minh City

    Embark on a Mekong Delta day trip outside of Ho Chi Minh City where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience this cultural attraction from a local perspective. Give yourself the gift of a Mekong Delta day trip with a local - it’s a must-do!

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All Things to do in Vietnam

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Learn about their personal stories, and find out how you can explore Vietnam together

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Alex and Lauren
About local
28 May 2025

Excellent time. Highly recommend. She is well-deserving of the high ratings. Great food, good variety, and no problems with regards to any food safety concerns if one is worried about that. I recommend to bring a large appetite too--the amount of food is also generous !

The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food
Tony
About local
21 May 2025
A tour with all the flavours

Don't have a big lunch before this tour.. you will be guided through the streets on a magical journey tasting some of the best street eats The places you visit have been serving the locals for generations and know what flours means Elsie is very knowledgeable and happy to explain each dish and what your are eating 100% recommended this tour

The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food
Moira
About local
16 May 2025
A great morning in Hanoi with Loan

Loan was very friendly, knowledgeable and definitely knows her subject. She answered all of our questions about the history of Hanoi and life in Hanoi and Vietnam in general. She took us to places we would never have found by ourselves including the markets and temples. We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with Loan and would book her if we were in Hanoi again and would recommend.

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hanoi
Gitte
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15 May 2025
Awesome experience

We had a great evening with yummi dishes and a lovely host. Absolutely recommend!!

The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food

Amazing Things to do in Vietnam

There’s so much to love about Vietnam, from the food and the people to the stunning beauty of its landscapes. Vietnam is a fascinating country with differences in climate and traditions spanning from north to south.

  • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town

    Hoi An is considered Vietnam’s most atmospheric and charming town, with well-preserved Chinese temples, ancient tea warehouses, and tottering Japanese merchant houses. Declared a UNESCO World heritage site in December 1999, this town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures. Think Chinese and Japanese elements influenced by European vibes and ideas. It’s just mesmerizing!

    There are many beautiful places to visit and many things to do in Hoi An, but your local host knows the best ones. Hoi An riverside is the place to be at night: the old-fashioned lanterns and cozy atmosphere make it a beautiful spot. Take a private tour in Hanoi An and visit the old buildings, try the great food, go for a fun shopping or check the skilled tailors. Let your local friend show you this picturesque town!

  • See the Cu Chi Tunnels

    Go on a Historical Tour at Cu Chi Tunnels. One of Ho Chi Minh’s most iconic attractions is Cu Chi Tunnels, a historical site which includes more than 120 km of tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are basically a huge war museum offering visitors a sneak peek at the underground life of Viet Cong-era soldiers.

    This place has a lot of history and stories behind it, known best by the local people, the kind of stories that were passed on from one generation to the other. . You can go the extra mile and learn how to shoot a rifle or sample some of the dishes Viet Cong soldiers used to eat. Ask your guide more about the secret network of deep underground tunnels. They have a lot to share with you!

  • Have Fun With Locals and Take a Nightlife Tour

    Vietnam`s nightlife is bustling and here you can find a large variety of nightlife options, which means there’s something to please everyone! Take in an amazing view at the night flower market in Saigon, stop at a local restaurant and enjoy some delicious food or have a full view of the city from a rooftop bar.

    If you’re looking to dance on a rooftop bar overlooking the city, there’s plenty of available options. You can also relax in a lounge bar with some soft tunes and mingle with the locals. Or better yet, sing along with a live band playing all time hits, karaoke is a favorite past-time in Vietnam! Ask your guide for suggestions and let the fun begin!

  • Get Your First Vietnamese Cooking Class

    What's the first Vietnamese food that pops to mind for you? Phở? Bánh mì? Spring rolls? Have you ever thought how interesting and fun l it could be to learn how to cook a traditional Vietnamese meal?
    By joining a cooking class with a local you`ll learn how to make a recipe from scratch: from how to pick the right ingredients to how to cook the dish.

    Your local host can help you better understand of the Vietnamese cuisine, what flavors you should combine and share their own learning experience with you. Have fun cooking traditional dishes and chat along with your host!

  • Attend a Water Puppet Show

    Looking for something that you only can experience in Vietnam? Water puppet show is definitely something to try. This show is a Vietnamese tradition that dates back in the 11th century and it`s something that you can only experience here.

    Originating in the sodden rice paddies of the Red River Delta in North Vietnam, the two most popular places to see a water puppet show in Vietnam are at The Golden Dragon Water Puppetry Theatre (Ho Chi Minh City) and at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater (Hanoi). Let your host help you with the details and tell you more about this unique show!

  • Have a Meal with an Enthusiastic Local

    What’s the best way to have a Vietnamese meal? Eating at a local host’s home or going on a private Hanoi food tour! Get ready for real food experience and to enjoy the company of lovely and friendly host. They will share with you not only their food but also personal stories.
    Of course, many of the most popular dishes can be tried just as well on the side of the road or in a restaurant. But, having a home-cooked meal with local friends can go beyond of that: it offers you the possibility to find out interesting insights about Vietnamese life.

    Vietnamese cuisine contains a brilliant balance of aromatics, heat, sweetness, sourness, and fish-sauciness. Get a home cooked meal and enjoy a relax atmosphere, just like when you’re with your friends. Remember: you can always let your host know about your preferences and diet restrictions.

  • Enjoy a Shopping Session on Local Markets

    Shopping lovers and street market fans will find in Vietnam their personal paradise. Street markets in Vietnam are inherited to the Vietnamese culture and the lifestyle of the country. Add them on your things to do in Vietnam list and you won’t regret it! There you can everything that cross to your mind: fresh fruits and vegetables, clothes, souvenirs or cooked food.

    Your host will help you handle all the fuss and give insights about what you can find there. Some of the markets worth visiting with your private guide are Ben Thanh Market, An Dong, Binh Tay Market or Dong Xuan Market. Remember: visit a local market is the best way to experience Vietnam!

  • Ultimate Cultural Experience in Sapa Valley

    If you want to instantly fell in love with the atmosphere, views or people from Vietnam, you should go to Sapa Valley. This is the most indigenous region of Vietnam, where people are still living a traditional life.

    Here you can enjoy a full cultural experience: you’ll stay with a local family, live and eat alongside them, learn about the different ways of life in the rural and have your personal guide who will proudly introduce you to everyone in the vicinity. Get ready to experience the traditional Vietnamese life!

  • Explore the Old Quarter Hanoi

    Take a walk from Hoan Kiem lake, across Cau Go and suddenly you’re in the old-styled narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Here, travelers get lost in a totally different world from the rest of the city and have a chance to explore the modest but energetic life of the local people.

    Together with your local guide as you explore the quarter you’ll come across to many sacred sites such as temples, pagodas or venerable banyan trees – hidden among the houses. Enjoy a nice chat with your guide and find out more about this charming area, local lifestyle and how religion is practiced in the city.

  • Experience Vietnam on a Motorcycle

    Want to really cut loose and see Vietnam? Get off-the-beaten tour tracks and experience this amazing country first hand. A private motorcycle tour gives you the opportunity to see off the roads of Vietnam but also check the main attractions.

    Choose one of our local hosts who can truly give you a fun and exciting experience. They’ll show you around and share with you insights about the place you’re visiting. Experience the Vietnamese lifestyle and let your local guide show you the highlights and hidden gems of the country.

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