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Vietnam vs Vietnam · side-by-side

Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City? A side-by-side travel guide.

Pho stalls, lake walks, motorbike rivers, the loudest old quarter in Asia. vs banh mi mornings, rooftop bars at dusk, a city that runs on caffeine and scooters. A quick comparison of vibe, cost, and what to actually book in each.

What to actually book in each

Top picks in Hanoi

Motorbike City Tours – Hanoi Food and Sights Scooter Tours Led by Women
4h

Hanoi Motorbike Tours Led By Women: Hanoi By Night Foodie Motorbike Tours

Taste your way through Vietnam’s capital city on this nighttime excursion.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $66 a person
Mua cave
11h

Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi

Full day tour from Hanoi with highlight destinations in Ninh Binh.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $83 a person
3h

Hanoi Food Tours

Sample delicious Vietnamese cuisine just like the locals do - on the street Stroll through hidden alleyways and bustling markets of Hanoi’s charming old quarter Learn more about...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $24 a person
Stop by: St Joseph Cathedral
3h to 5h

Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City

Discover the hidden gems of Hanoi with our Private Walking Tour of Hanoi City.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $5 a person

Top picks in Ho Chi Minh City

Scooter tour with female riders
4h

Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour & Sightseeing By Motorbike

Join us for a 4-hour tour where you'll savor 7-12 authentic Vietnamese dishes and Saigon beer at 7 local favorites—food you won’t find as a tourist.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $30 a person
On Board Setup
1h

1 Hour Saigon River Tour in Ho Chi Minh

Hop on board and join us on a luxury cruise on the Saigon River in the city center of Ho Chi Minh City.

  • 4.7★ · 600 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $13 a person
General Post Office
4h

Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Private Tour

Familiarize yourself with the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-hour tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $54 a person
4h

Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Half Day Tour

Saigon is a vibrant metropolis and the biggest city in Vietnam with its history more than 300 years.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $24 a person

Pick Hanoi if…

Pho stalls, lake walks, motorbike rivers, the loudest old quarter in Asia.

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Pick Ho Chi Minh City if…

Banh mi mornings, rooftop bars at dusk, a city that runs on caffeine and scooters.

Full Ho Chi Minh City travel guide →

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