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Top 5 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Make your stay in Ho Chi Minh City complete with these things to do

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1The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food
3 hours • food tours
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From €46.94 per person
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2The Ultimate Cu Chi tunnels Day Trip
6 hours • day trips
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From €83.28 per person
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3Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
3 hours • city highlight tours
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From €27.26 per person
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4The Ultimate Mekong Delta Day Trip
9 hours • day trips
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From €111 per person
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5Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City: Quân 6 Tour
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
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From €20.44 per person

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5.0
Cu Chi tunnels with Thien
"This was our second personal tour with Thien after spending a fantastic day with her yesterday at Mekong Delta. Today Thien started the day with a trip to the oldest local coffee shop, even though this was not part of the tour where we enjoyed the best coffee and were shown how they make it in clay pots over a wood burner stove. Again it was clear that Thien is highly regarded by the locals who happily open up their homes and businesses willingly to give us the tourist a beautiful experience. The drive out to the tunnels was so engaging with Thien sharing many stories about her town, it’s obvious she loves it and she was super willing to answer all our questions. Thien took us to a less touristy part of the Cu Chi tunnels, it was a bit further to drive but well worth it to avoid the big crowds. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough and you MUST go with Thien, she’s amazing "
SueAbout local ThienHo Chi Minh City, October 29, 2024

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 dedicatedly and created a great experience for me 🤠"
SamuAbout local HUYENHo Chi Minh City, October 25, 2024

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Going local in HCMC!
"We had a great morning with Ted in HCMC. Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and funny! Helped us out with what we needed from a pharmacy too. He left us with some great recommendations and a dinner reservation. Highly recommended"
SteveAbout local TedHo Chi Minh City, October 23, 2024

5.0
Great Mekong tour!
"Ted took us on a full day tour to the Mekong delta region, including boat rides, a walk through a village, and lunch at an outdoor restaurant by the river. The tour was great, and I highly recommend it."
DerekAbout local TedHo Chi Minh City, October 19, 2024

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Tunnels tour with Jecky
"Jecky was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Very personable and nothing was too much trouble. "
AndrewAbout local JeckyHo Chi Minh City, October 2, 2024

5.0
Great guide Great tour
"Went to places we have never been and would have never gone too ! Very informative 100% recommend"
LarryAbout local HUYENHo Chi Minh City, September 28, 2024

5.0
Best tour!
"We did a full day private Mekong Delta tour with Huyen and were super happy! Huyen is not only very knowledgeable on the area and its history and customs, she also knows places that bigger tour groups just wouldn't get to. Everything from the drive down, to lunch and the different ways of travelling through the villages and canals was perfect. Thanks to Huyen, we saw and experienced a lot of things we wouldn't have otherwise."
FelixAbout local HUYENHo Chi Minh City, September 23, 2024

5.0
Great and insightful tour with Ted
"We spend a few hours with Ted to visit Ho Chi Minh and understand the culture, the past, and the present of the city. It was really cool and insightful. Thank you so much, Ted, for sharing those stories with us! "
LucieAbout local TedHo Chi Minh City, September 16, 2024

5.0
Great tour with Huyen
"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour tour of the main sights of Ho Chi Minh with the delightful Huyen. We learned so much and the time flew by. Huyen is not only very informative but very funny and a lot of fun. Highly recommend a tour with Huyen."
KelseyAbout local HUYENHo Chi Minh City, September 6, 2024

5.0
Local knowledge and colour
"Huyen conducted an excellent 6 tour tour for us of HCM City. We asked for “off the beaten track” and she delivered in spades. She navigated us through the markets, stopping to explain local foods and customs and for us to try treats. She provided us with a honest and insightful narrative of the difficult and traumatic past of Vietnam. She radiates enthusiasm, humour and engagement. "
PeterAbout local HUYENHo Chi Minh City, September 6, 2024

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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer

Choose your local
The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food
5.0
416 reviews
3 hours • food tours
from €46.94 per person
Choose your local
The Ultimate Cu Chi tunnels Day Trip
4.9
283 reviews
6 hours • day trips
from €83.28 per person
Choose your local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City
4.9
376 reviews
3 hours • city highlight tours
from €27.26 per person
Choose your local
The Ultimate Mekong Delta Day Trip
4.9
480 reviews
9 hours • day trips
from €111 per person
Choose your local
Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City: Quân 6 Tour
5.0
256 reviews
2.5 hours • city highlight tours
from €20.44 per person
With Thien
Say Cheese! Saigon's Photography Walking Tour
5.0
111 reviews
3 hours • photo tours
from €24.50 per person
With Spring or Hieu
A VEGAN Foodwalk & explore HIDDEN gems
5.0
98 reviews
3 hours • food tours
from €45 per person
With Candy
Street Food Tour by Motorcycle
5.0
47 reviews
3 hours • food tours
from €37.65 per person

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Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Once called Diamond of the Far-East, Ho Chi Minh City is now one of the top places to visit in Vietnam. To help you to get the most out of this destination, we made a top 10 things to do in this amazing city. Check it out!

Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City Highlights with a Local
HCMC is home of many highlights and a bunch of museums like the War Remnants Museum. This museum is one of the best places to learn about Vietnamese history. Another highlight you cannot miss while visiting HCMC is Notre Dame Cathedral, a place where you can see the combination of traditional Vietnamese culture and French colonial culture.
Let your local guide show you the best of HCMC. The best part is that you can personalize your tour to see the places that interest you the most!
Enjoy a Vietnamese Homemade Meal
We all know that the Asian food is absolutely delicious! While a restaurant can give you a local experience with all the buzzing atmosphere around it, it doesn’t come close to the magic and coziness a home-cooked meal, so let a local host help you on that. Lovely locals, personal stories, travel tips, these authentic moments are all included on your personal home cooked dinner.
Some of the dishes you'll taste might include Banh Cuon a dish made from a thin, wide sheet of steamed fermented rice batter filled with a mixture of cooked seasoned ground pork. Also, you don`t want to miss Bún chả which comes with grilled pork sausage patties, a basket of herbs, bean sprouts and pickled veggies. Let a local introduce you to their traditional Vietnamese delicious dishes. And if you have any special requests, let your local host know!
Go on a Local Market Adventure
For shopping enthusiasts and first-time visitors looking to experience the daily lives of the locals, the best thing to do is to go visit the local markets. From major markets like Cho Binh Tay or Ben Thanh to several local small markets, variety will not be an issue. Here you`ll find some of the friendliest and liveliest people in the city. To enjoy this experience at its fullest come with a sense of adventure and expect products and aromas both wonderful and surprising.
Your host will help you shop around, giving you amazing tips and insights. See, taste and feel the real HCMC`s life, only with a local!
Enjoy a Vietnamese Historic Experience
Once you come to HCMC, you can't miss the Cu Chi Tunnels. This is your chance to see and learn how Viet Cong, a political organization that operated during the Vietnam war, survived and fought during the war. The huge network of tunnels include living quarters, weapons bomb-making factories and more.
Get all your historical facts from your private guide and find out more about the secret network of deep underground tunnels. You will be amazed!
A Unique Off the beaten Track Tour
Done with the famous landmarks in HCMC? Now it is time to discover another part of the city, only known by locals. Get ready to walk through Saigon's back roads and neighborhood alleys. Uncover urban tales and visit less wandered districts.
This is an authentic way to see the city and meet its people. All of this, away from the common tourist hot spots. Join your local host on this incredible tour!
Take a Cooking Class with a Local Foodie
Have you ever wanted to learn the secrets to the delicious Vietnamese food? Then we've got you covered! You will learn to make an original Vietnamese dish by picking all the ingredients from an organic farm with your local host and then together you’ll get a hands-on experience cooking. One of the most well-know dishes is Pho, a basic dish consisting of a salty broth, fresh rice noodles, a sprinkling of herbs and chicken or beef.
Go on this complete cooking class and take home with you this unique souvenir: A Vietnamese original recipe that you can cook at home. All thanks to your local host!
Discover the City on a Motorcycle Tour
A private motorcycle tour is the easiest and most exciting way to travel and discover everything the city has to offer. This experience is great for anyone who is interested in sightseeing and learning more about the rich history HCMH has to offer on the back of a motorbike. Have you read about Vietnam’s crazy traffic? Who better than a local to show you around, teach you the way to deal with the no-rules traffic situations and show you how daily life happens in Ho Chi Minh City?
Get ready to jump on the motorcycle and discover Ho Chi Minh together with your private guide! That’s a story to remember, eh?
Explore the Nightlife of the City with a Local
For those who seek to find the thrill of the night in HCMC go on a nightlife tour alongside a local. Ho Chi Minh has plenty to offer specially at night, from late snacks to shopping or local clubs, your host can personalize the experience for you. Want to enjoy a drink at a rooftop bar? Check out the Saigon Saigon Rooftop bar for a fabulous view among expats and locals ready to party. Or head out to View Rooftop Bar located on the 9th floor of Duc Vuong Hotel for a crowd of backpackers and cheaper drinks. You can also visit the Pham Ngu Lao Market, a travelers’ hub that has all the ingredients for a night to remember.
Want something else? Check out any of the city’s live music bars for a good time: Sax n’ Art Jazz Club, Acoustic Bar, Yoko Bar or Seventeen Saloon.
Your private guide can show you where you can have the best food after hours or even how to bargain in the market. Ask your host for suggestions and let the fun begin!
Go on a Day Tour Outside HCMC
For a better knowledge of the culture and the locals, go outside of the city and visit the surrounding areas for a truly unique experience. A trip to My Tho city is a good way to get away from the hustle & the bustle of HCMC. This small city has a lot of interesting activities and worth a visit when you are in the big capital!
If you want to try something different, a chocolate workshop in Bình Thủy is what you need! You`ll have the chance to make chocolate, try cocoa wine and find out the secrets of making cocoa butter. It's handmade and it smells delicious too!
Let your personal guide know that you wish to see outside of the city. They’ll take care of everything to make sure make sure you enjoy the experience!
Go on a Tour for Local Food Lovers
Are you ready to start eating insanely delicious Vietnamese food when you’re in Saigon? Enjoy local snacks, try new food, enjoy live music and plenty of other fun things to do. You`ll have the chance to discover Ho Chi Minh City and get the tastiest private experience so far! You can try a wide range of local food such as: bạch tuộc nướng (grilled octupus), bánh xèo (savoury crepes filled with pork and bean sprouts) or Chè, a sweet Vietnamese dessert that incorporate fruit, vegetables, beans, seeds, glutinous rice and tapioca powder.
You can let your host your diet restrictions and food preferences and they'll make a 100% personalized tour for you. Friendly tip: don’t eat before the tour!

Interesting things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Feel the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City like a true local! From vibrant markets to interesting day trips, you’ll love discovering all the unique things to do in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City offers the perfect activity for everyone, and you’ll find yourself wishing you could stay a little longer. Foodies will be sipping freshly made pho with dumplings and dried shrimp, devouring green papaya and cooling off with an ice cold Siagon beers at the street cafés. Cultural explorers can get lost in the intricate markets, visit the control rooms at the War Remnants Museum and see the famous Saigon Central Post Office. With your local host, you’ll discover where to go to find the top things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City on your private tour! Exploring with a local host who knows the city like the back of their hand is the best thing to do in Ho Chi Minh City. Whether you take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels of the Mekong Delta, learn about Vietnamese history on a private city tour or eat your way through the markets, your local host will ensure you experience all the best activities. Simply let your local host know your interests and hobbies, and they will personalize your tour to show you all the things you would most love to see in Ho Chi Ming City! When you’re planning what to do in Ho Chi Minh City, look no further than a Withlocals private tour. Your day with a local host is fully customizable, so you’ll be able to discover all the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City on your own terms. Your host will sort everything out for you!

Private guided tours

100% Customizable

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Top 5 things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

1The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food

2The Ultimate Cu Chi tunnels Day Trip

3Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

4The Ultimate Mekong Delta Day Trip

5Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City: Quân 6 Tour

Travelers love our locals

Cu Chi tunnels with Thien

impressive tour with everything i want👀✨️

Going local in HCMC!

Great Mekong tour!

Tunnels tour with Jecky

Great guide Great tour

Best tour!

Great and insightful tour with Ted

Great tour with Huyen

Local knowledge and colour

Explore Ho Chi Minh City with our incredible locals

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Find experiences by category

Enjoy the Best of the Ho Chi Minh CityLike a Local

Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy Ho Chi Minh City Highlights with a Local

Enjoy a Vietnamese Homemade Meal

Go on a Local Market Adventure

Enjoy a Vietnamese Historic Experience

A Unique Off the beaten Track Tour

Take a Cooking Class with a Local Foodie

Discover the City on a Motorcycle Tour

Explore the Nightlife of the City with a Local

Go on a Day Tour Outside HCMC

Go on a Tour for Local Food Lovers

Interesting things to do in Ho Chi Minh City

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Enjoy the Best of the Ho Chi Minh City
Like a Local