10 Vietnam Palace Tours to Put on the Itinerary

1.2-Day Royal Palace Ha Long Bay & Ti Top Island Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · from $108Our pick

Spend one night aboard the Royal Palace cruise in Ha Long Bay, with kayaking, Ti Top Island, Surprising Cave, Tai Chi, meals, and a cooking class. English-speaking guides such as Violet, Alex, and Tony help keep the busy schedule on track. Hanoi pickup is optional, and the standard cabins have private bathrooms.

“The tour was amazing! Did it last year already and came back to do it a second time. The cruise team is so friendly and helpful all the time. A special thanks goes out to Violet our tourguide for making the experience unforgettably.”

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2.HCM: War Remnants Museum & Independence Palace Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 237 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

In two hours, walk from Trung Nguyên Legend Café to the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace with a small English or Vietnamese speaking group. Guides such as Dickies, Sunny, Tyson, and Spike explain Vietnam’s wartime past, palace politics, and local culture. Expect graphic museum displays, detailed palace rooms, and time to explore at your own pace.

“David was a magnificent host. His knowledge and passion for the history of this beautiful country was outstanding and he was a great caring guide. Five stars! We highly recommend him”

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3.Free E-Sim War Remnants Museum & Independence Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $16

See two essential Ho Chi Minh City sights with an English or French-speaking guide. The tour pairs the War Remnants Museum's difficult wartime exhibits with the Independence Palace, where guides such as Cyta, Tom, Steven, and Tran bring Vietnam's past into clear focus. Choose a private or small-group option, and receive a free e-SIM when booking.

“Steven has been an amazing guide. He explained Vietnam history and shared interesting glimpses and details on its culture. The visit to the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum was crucial to know this beautiful country and its past. Very much recommended! Thank you Steven!”

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4.Vung Tau Full-Day Tour with Beach, Christ Statue & White Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $33Top rated

Leave central Ho Chi Minh City for a 10 to 11-hour Vung Tau outing with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and entry fees. You will visit Thuy Van Beach, the 32-meter Christ the King Statue, Thang Tam Whale Temple, White Palace, and Nghinh Phong Cape. Swimming is not included, and some packages carry extra charges.

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5.City Tour By Motorbike w/ War Museum & Reunification Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · 4 hours · from $28

Spend four hours seeing Ho Chi Minh City from the back of a scooter, with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Tris, Nhi, or Brandon. Visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, French colonial landmarks, Jade Emperor Pagoda, and Ben Thanh Market. Expect careful driving, local stories, and a kumquat juice stop.

“All of it but just the experience on the bike was fab but the tour itself was amazing and eye opening. Guide Johnny was brilliant and my biker Michael was so lovely too.”

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6.Daytrip to Hue Imperial Palace, Royal King Tomb &Perfume River via Hai Van Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $140

Leave Hoi An at 7:30 am in a private car with an English-speaking guide and driver. Cross Hai Van Pass, tour Hue Imperial City and Khai Dinh Tomb, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, enjoy a local lunch, and take a short boat trip on the Perfume River. Guides have included Le and Nghia, with drivers such as Hill and Bsi.

“Mr Nghia, our tour guide, was fantastic. His knowledge of the history of the dynasties & the imperial city was incredible. The scenic drive on the Hai Van Pass was great to see. Thanks to our amazing driver, Bsi, who navigated those hair pin bRead more”

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7.Halong Royal Palace Cruise 2 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $122

Spend one night aboard the Halong Royal Palace Cruise, with Hanoi transfers, fresh meals, Titop Island, kayaking, Sung Sot Cave, tai chi, and a cooking demonstration. English-speaking guide Violet has earned praise for her attentive service and clear explanations. The cruise suits couples, families, and first-time visitors who want a compact Ha Long Bay trip.

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8.Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Independence Palace Ticket 2 in 1

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $8Best value

Pair a visit to Independence Palace with a Ho Chi Minh City double-decker bus ride. You get a headset, eight-language audio guide, WiFi, air conditioning, and a city circuit beginning near the Central Post Office. Check the exact bus validity and any Mekong Delta or Cu Chi add-ons before booking.

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9.Bai Tu Long boutique & budget cruise 2D: Kayaking, swimming at pristine palaces

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $140

Leave Hanoi for a two-day cruise through Bai Tu Long and Ha Long bays. You’ll kayak, swim, join a cooking class, wake to tai chi, and visit Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat. A private cabin, meals, entrance fees, guide, and selected Hanoi transfers are included. The boat carries no more than 22 people.

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10.Hue Day Trip from Da Nang with Imperial Palace and Royal Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $42

Set out from Da Nang at 8:00 am in a modern limousine with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, Hue Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khai Dinh Tomb. Lunch includes Hue specialties. The small group has a maximum of 13 people, and guide MiAn has earned praise for her careful organization.

“Good day out, lot of standing in the hot sun, bus kept lowering the air conditioning which was unfortunate”

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