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Ho Chi Minh City with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Saigon is fun for families, with boats, food and culture. Here is how to spend a family trip in Ho Chi Minh City — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Mekong Delta
  2. 2Boat & villages
  3. 3Street food
  4. 4River cruise

Cruise the Mekong

Take a sampan boat through the canals.

Taste the city

Sample fun, tasty Vietnamese street food.

Sail at night

Enjoy a relaxed river dinner cruise.

Ho Chi Minh City with kids — FAQ

Is Ho Chi Minh City good for kids?
Yes — sampan boat rides in the Mekong Delta, fun street-food tasting, river cruises and friendly markets make Saigon an engaging, affordable family destination, though the Củ Chi Tunnels suit older children.
What are the best things to do in Ho Chi Minh City with children?
Top family picks are a Mekong Delta boat day, a gentle street-food walk, a Saigon River cruise, and the markets; the Củ Chi Tunnels are best for older kids.
Is Ho Chi Minh City easy to visit with kids?
Yes — friendly and affordable with boats, food and culture, Saigon is family-friendly; mind the busy traffic and use tours with hotel pickup.