Where to Go Out: the 7 Best Cocktail Bar Tours in Vietnam

1.Nha Trang Sunset Cocktails and Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 396 reviews · from $96Our pick

Cruise Nha Trang Bay aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk as the sun sets. You get hotel pickup, unlimited drinks, live music, finger foods, and a five-course dinner with lobster, beef, or salmon. The cruise lasts about three hours, with the full evening taking roughly four hours. Staff member Ms. Hao has earned special praise for anniversary service.

“We booked the cruise for the evening of our wedding anniversary and I’m lost for words when it comes to explaining how exceptional hospitality the cruise staff had shown us. - Commendable coordination by Ms. Hao. - We were picked up/dropped from right outside ouRead more”

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2.Secret Cocktail Experience in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $61

Walk Hoi An Ancient Town from 5:00 pm with a host such as Tim, Loan, Tinh, Ky, or Long, stopping at tucked-away bars for four cocktails and paired snacks. Drinks reflect Vietnamese, French, Japanese, and Chinese influences. The three-hour tour suits adults, accommodates dietary needs, and offers mocktails by request.

“Great experience - Tinh took us to some amazing hidden bars where we had some fantastic cocktails but the best part of the tour were his life stories and explanation of Vietnam history.”

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3.VIP Tour in Saigon: Romantic Sunset Cocktail by SpeedBoat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $230

You’ll board a luxury speedboat at Bach Dang pier for a 45 to 60 minute Saigon River cruise, guided by hosts such as Lan, Moon, or Tham. Expect bridge views, city lights, water, and a cocktail or mocktail at a riverside restaurant. The boat holds no more than 15 people.

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4.Secret Cocktail Experience in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $79

Spend about three hours walking through central Ho Chi Minh City with a host such as Julie, Long, Dean, or Natalya. Visit four concealed bars and creative spaces, taste four cocktails built around Vietnamese ingredients, and enjoy small food pairings. Mocktails are available on request. Groups are capped at 10 adults.

“This was such an experience: we went places I never would have found. 3rd floor classy bars, first floor back room nightclubs, and places with great views. Each cocktail was wildly different and our guide quizzed us on each to see if we Read more”

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5.Hoi An Old Town Secret Cocktail Experience with Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $59

Join Secret EATS Vietnam for a four-hour cocktail walk through Hoi An’s Old Town. A local host, including guide Chelsea on some departures, leads you to three or four hand-picked bars and heritage spaces for Vietnamese cocktails, regional spirits, gourmet bites, and stories about the Japanese Covered Bridge, Night Market, and Ancient Town.

“La qualité des cocktails et l’originalité des endroits choisis, de même que le partage d’expériences de notre guide”

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6.Secret Cocktail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $59

Spend three hours walking Hoi An’s Old Town with a host such as Tinh, stopping at four secret spaces for four locally inspired cocktails and matching snacks. Hear how Vietnamese, French, Chinese, and Japanese influences shaped the town. Adults only for join-in tours, with mocktails and dietary accommodations available.

“We loved this tour. I told Tinh he was the most interesting man in the world and that was not a joke. The experience was so much more than just having cocktails - which were all very fantastic and unique. It felt like we were VIPs - at each location our table was already reserved just for us. You know that the conversation with Tinh was interesting when another couple stopped me on the way back to the table to tell me they had been intently listening to our conversation and they were disappointed we were leaving to the next location. They then asked Tinh how they could sign up…”

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7.Han River Night Cruise with Sunrise Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $10Best value

Board near Novotel Da Nang for a 90-minute evening cruise along the Han River. You’ll see the city lights, enjoy a welcome dance, and receive a free Sunrise Cocktail. Food and other drinks cost extra. On weekends, the route includes views of Dragon Bridge’s fire and water show. The English-speaking host has no listed name.

“Good view of dragon bridge, pleasant cruise up and down 😌 Seats could have more comfortable, cushions maybe 🤔”

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