Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
Our locals for this tour
Thien, Spring or Hieu & 4 other locals
Experience details
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City
Category
City highlight tours
Duration
3 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English • Vietnamese
Highlights
- Family friendly
What's included
Private Guide • 1 Local Drink or Snack • Entrance tickets to War Remnants Museum • Kids join for free
Here’s an overview of your tour
Ho Chi Minh City, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!
Dive into the origin of Ho Chi Minh City as you see the city’s main landmarks like Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, and the Independence Palace. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Ho Chi Minh City to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Ho Chi Minh City.
Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City. Remember, the locals know best.
The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Ho Chi Minh City, your Ho Chi Minh City!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
Monument of the Venerable Monk Thich Quang Duc (At the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street and Cach Mang Thang Tam Street. District 3)City Highlights
See from Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Ho Chi Minh City so uniqueHidden Gems
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experienceMagical Storytelling
Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?
Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
Select your local guide
Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.
Thien
The Hip Storyteller
Thien5.0580 reviewsI speakEnglish • VietnameseSpring or Hieu
Everything Vietnam from our Vietnamese perspective
Spring or Hieu5.098 reviewsI speakEnglish • VietnameseTed
The Funny Local
Ted4.8341 reviewsI speakEnglish • VietnameseJecky
Simply Unforgettable Experiences
Jecky4.8115 reviewsI speakEnglish • VietnameseCandy
The Sweet Adventurer
Candy4.747 reviewsI speakEnglishHUYEN
Local Explorer
HUYEN5.0176 reviewsI speakEnglish • Vietnamese
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Included
- Private Guide
- 1 Local Drink or Snack
- Entrance tickets to War Remnants Museum
- Kids join for free
Not included
- Entrance for other attractions than mentioned
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Definetely book a tour with Thien!
"Thien is very friendly and very very knowledgeable, she has a lot of insight about Vietnam’s history and can tell you a lot about it. We learned a lot from Thien, whilst seeing most of the highlights...
- 5.0
impressive tour with everything i want👀✨️
"thank you huyen for taking me to different places at the city seeing what the local people and explaining the southern vietnamese culture with lots of fun 🤗 huyen is a professional guide who planned...
- 5.0
Must seen e Saigon non turistica
"Thien è stata pronta nella risposta e molto disponibile per adattarsi ai miei orari, proponendomi un itinerario personalizzato che includesse la attrazioni principali ma anche una Saigon nascosta imp...
Why should you book a Withlocals tour?
100% customizable
Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.
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No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.
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Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.
Questions?
We are here to help!
What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
Read moreWhat payment methods are available?
During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our locals for this tour
Candy, Spring or Hieu & 4 other locals
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