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Ho Chi Minh City in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Ho Chi Minh City? You can see Củ Chi and the city. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Saigon — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Củ Chi Tunnels
  2. 2City landmarks
  3. 3War Remnants Museum
  4. 4Street food evening

Morning: Củ Chi Tunnels

Explore the wartime tunnels.

Afternoon: city landmarks

See the museum and colonial sights.

Evening: street food

Feast on a motorbike food tour.

Ho Chi Minh City in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Ho Chi Minh City in one day?
Yes — explore the Củ Chi Tunnels in the morning, see the War Remnants Museum and colonial landmarks in the afternoon, and take a street-food tour in the evening, covering Saigon’s essentials.
What is the best one-day Ho Chi Minh City tour?
A morning at the Củ Chi Tunnels combined with a city tour and an evening street-food tour is the most rewarding way to see Saigon in a day.
How much does one day in Ho Chi Minh City cost?
Budget roughly €30–€60 per person for a Củ Chi Tunnels tour and a street-food tour — the city’s markets and streets are free to explore.