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Ho Chi Minh City with Withlocals

"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."

"Our tour was a highlight of our time in Ho Chi Minh City, thanks to our fantastic guide, Thien. Warm and Welcoming: Thien has an incredibly friendly and easygoing nature. From the start, it felt less like a formal tour and more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. Deep Insight: Her knowledge of the city's history and culture is impressive. She shared fascinating stories that added so much depth to everything we saw. A True Local Perspective: What we appreciated most was her expertise in showing us the "real" Saigon. She led us through quiet alleys and local spots that we never would have stumbled upon ourselves, giving us a genuine glimpse into daily life here. If you’re looking for a relaxed, insightful way to see a more authentic side of Ho Chi Minh City, we highly recommend spending a few hours with Thien. Thank you for a memorable day!"