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Hop-on Hop-off tours

Explore more things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Tour with Local Guide

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Ho Chi Minh City: Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top rated
4.841808 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.841808 out of 5 stars
354 reviews

Discover the history and culture of Saigon on a guided walking tour. See the city's most iconic landmarks, including the local stories, and explore the hidden coffee shop.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Alex – United Kingdom

Linh was an exceptional tour guide. This is a great way to see some important landmarks in Saigon while also learning a lot about the history of the city and Vietnam as a whole. She went above and beyond recommending other things to do in the city and places to eat, etc and also provided us gifts. Her hospitality and kindness was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.

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siobhan – Ireland

Linh was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, interesting and took us around the important sites in district 1 and giving us all the history and modern context for all the sites

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    The Manufacturer Courtyard

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    Municipal Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Ho Chi Minh City Hall

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

    Guided tour, Coffee tasting (15 minutes)

    Optional

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    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Saigon Central Post Office

    Guided tour (25 minutes)

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    Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Guided tour (10 minutes)

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    Independence Palace

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Dinh Độc Lập

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the history and culture of Saigon on a guided walking tour
  • See the city's most iconic landmarks, and hidden secret bunker.
  • Learn about the city's history and culture from a local guide
  • Explore hidden gems, tasting food and coffee.
  • Get a PDF with local recommendations for food, activities, and rooftop bars

Full description

Welcome to Saigon! Or as you may know it, Ho Chi Minh City.
Join us on this walking tour as we share our love for the city while strolling to significant landmarks and hidden spots that every first-time visitor to Saigon (or even Vietnam) needs to know.

You'll gain a better understanding of the city and the country through the events that have occurred here. Dive deep into local cultures, immersing yourself in stories known only to the locals. But we don't stop there; we go beyond the standard narratives by sharing contemporary insights, observations, and our personal opinions to provide you with a well-rounded perspective.

Here are the places we’ll visit on this tour:

Former Manufacturer of Opium
️ Saigon Opera House
Ho Chi Minh Statue
️ The Secret CIA Building
☕ Cong Coffee
Saigon Post Office
⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral
Independence Palace

We highly recommend joining this tour upon your arrival in town. And as a special treat, at the tour's conclusion, we'll send you a PDF packed with local recommendations for food, activities, rooftop bars, etc.

Don't miss out on this exhilarating journey through Saigon's past, present, and future! Book now for an unforgettable experience!

This tour operates on a tip basis, allowing you to pay what you feel is appropriate.
Guide to tipping:
Consider tipping between 250,000 VND per person (Nice);
300,000 VND - 400,000 VND per person (Great);
or more than 500,000 VND per person (Awesome).
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Includes

  • Former Manufacturer of Opium
  • Saigon Opera House
  • Ho Chi Minh Statue
  • The Secret CIA Building
  • Cong Coffee
  • Saigon Post Office
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Independence Palace
  • Personal expenses

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • People over 95 years

Meeting point

In the yard of "The Manufacturer Courtyard" at 74 Hai Ba Trung Street. Please be on the lookout for a Momo guide with a blue paper fan.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Umbrella
  • Water

Know before you go

  • Our tour operates rain or shine, so come prepared for any weather.
  • This tour operates on a tip basis, allowing you to pay what you feel is appropriate.
  • Guide to tipping:
  • Consider tipping between 230,000 - 250,000 VND per person (Nice);
  • 300,000 VND - 400,000 VND per person (Great);
  • or more than 500,000 VND per person (Awesome).
  • Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

From $3.21 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 354 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Alex – United KingdomMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Linh was an exceptional tour guide. This is a great way to see some important landmarks in Saigon while also learning a lot about the history of the city and Vietnam as a whole. She went above and beyond recommending other things to do in the city and places to eat, etc and also provided us gifts. Her hospitality and kindness was amazing. Highly recommend this tour.
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siobhan – IrelandMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Linh was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, interesting and took us around the important sites in district 1 and giving us all the history and modern context for all the sites
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Filippo – NetherlandsMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
I loved this walking tour. It was my first one and it was an amazing experience. I appreciated the company and knowledge of Quynh. She was really nice and explained interesting details of the Vietnamese history, also showing us very beautiful locations which testifies the past of Saigon/HCMC. I would totally recommend this tour and Quynh! A+mazing job!

Product ID: 621240

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