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Always private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
Our locals will give you the best experiences that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
As the promise of a new day dawns upon us, the question arises - how best to uncover the treasures of Ho Chi Minh City? Look no further than the expertise of local guides. Amidst the myriad things to do, a guided tour led by those who call Ho Chi Minh City home offers an unrivaled experience.
While guidebooks provide insights, a local's perspective unveils hidden gems and tales that breathe life into the streets. From historical anecdotes to culinary delights, local guides curate authentic experiences tailored to your interests. Beyond mainstream attractions, they lead you to charming cafes, serene alleys, and the pulse of the city.
With a private tour, your adventure unfolds at your pace. No bustling crowds, no missed opportunities. Solo explorers, couples, or families - all can relish Ho Chi Minh City through the eyes of a local. As the sun sets on today, let a local-led tour illuminate your tomorrow, revealing the heart and soul of Ho Chi Minh City unlike ever before.
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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
"Cảm ơn Huyen và Sống, I had a great day with Huyen and she was able to be friendly and insightful about the history of Saigon and Cu Chi, Huyen was thoughtful and helpful with understanding the intricacies of the history of Saigon. Highly recommend Huyen "
"Huyen was a very knowledgeable guide who looked after two over 60s well in extreme heat She kept us informed and entertained with her knowledge and humour"
"We absolutely loved our tour of Saigon with Huyen! I'm half-Vietamese and this was my first time visiting Saigon, where my mother is from. So it was important to me to have a private tour with a really personable and knowledgeable guide to show us around. I love that Withlocals allows you to choose your own guide, rather than being paired randomly with someone. As I was reading through the profiles and reviews, I knew I wanted a tour with Huyen and am so glad I chose her! She was so kind, fun, energetic, and funny! It really felt like we were just hanging out with a friend! She’s very knowledgeable and explained things to us so well about the culture and history of Vietnam. We love learning about history, but there can definitely be difficult things to hear about Vietnam’s history, particularly pertaining to the war. But Huyen presented things in a very factual manner and was careful to check in and ask if we were comfortable with her continuing to speak on certain things or not. I appreciated her always being very considerate throughout the tour, even making sure to find spots where we could sit for a bit or finding shade to stay cooler while she gave us backstory on the places we were visiting. I also appreciated how she worked with us beforehand to customize our tour to our interests and try to see as much as possible with the time we had. We loved our tour - I only wish we had booked a full day because the half-day went quick and it would have been so wonderful to have Huyen show us around even more parts of the city. Would not hesitate to book her again in the future and would highly recommend her!!"
"Thien was very friendly, engaging and a knowledgeable guide. She has so many interesting stories, with information and history about Saigon. She has such passion and it shows. We loved our tour and highly recommend Thien, she is one of the best tiur guides we have had! "
"We had an exceptional tour with Thien, our Withlocals guide in Ho Chi Minh City. She shared personal insights that gave us a deeper understanding of the city, and her excellent storytelling truly brought the history alive. The local bus trip and temple visits were fascinating, and exploring the wholesale market was an eye‑opening experience. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen and enriched by her knowledge. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!"
"I just spent a wonderful afternoon wandering through Saigon with Huyen. It was the perfect tour…chatting about history, pointing out important sites, and filling me in on all the unique nuances of the city. Huyen was engaging, thoughtful, well informed…and fun! I would highly (very) highly recommend Huyen!"
"My wife and I could not have wished for a better guide around the quite overwhelming Ho Chi Minh city. She took us around places of interest with wonderful knowledge and at a perfect pace. We enjoyed the local culture with some great food and drink and loved her passion and sense of humour. Highly impressed with the with local service and structure and glad we have two more tours booked in other locations next week. "
"I had A truly standout experience with Huyen! She was warm, intuitive, and completely open to shaping the day around my interests rather than following a fixed itinerary. From pacing to food to where we explored, everything felt personalized and effortless. We went well off the beaten path, and she even helped me discover stylish clothing pieces from local designers —an unexpected highlight. What set her apart was the depth she brought—sharing thoughtful insights on Vietnam’s history, politics, and modern culture in a way that felt engaging and natural. If you want a guide who is flexible, insightful, and makes the experience feel entirely your own, she’s exceptional."
"The tour was basically just wandering around a neighborhood with Hieu, stopping here and there to discuss history or try something. Simple. Was fascinating. Hieu kept it interesting, listened to our questions and was guided by our conversations. We saw different parts of a community, an old coffee shop, flower market, a park and a Cambodian food market. Would go as late as you can in the afternoon to avoid the heat! 100% recommend "
"Our day in Saigon with Huyen was amplified by her enthusiasm and genuine love for what she does. He profile picture underscores her personality perfectly. Always a smile, always a laugh... Great fun. As to the tour, we were taken to the hide away spots which you would never encounter unless you were a local. As an example, we ended up going on a local bus ride to the end of the line. This is where there is a large market where only locals go. Not only that, there is no need to barter because the prices are genuine for locals. Not a chance you'd find this unless you knew someone. All in all, a great time and explanation of Saigon in the time we had."