Experience Day Trips in Ho Chi Minh City with Withlocals

"We loved having Thien as our tour guide to see the Cu Chi Tunnels! Very knowledgeable, loved her perspective of Vietnam and Saigon! I would definitely recommend Thien as a tour guide! Another highlight was the coffee place and getting Bahn mi bbq pork sandwich! Thank you Thien!!!! 🥰🥰🥰"

"Thien was honest, personable and very knowledgeable! Not just about the places we visited and people we talked to, but about Vietnam‘s unique history and culture. She was not only kind to us, but also the locals, meeting them eye to eye, joking witz them and making everyone comfortable. She has a unique talent for weaving personal stories together with places and history, all the while being entertaining and approachable. It was by far tge best tour we have done with withlocals so far! "

"We spent two great days exploring with Thien. She is incredibly friendly and generous in the way she shares her city. It is evident that she is well liked by everyone we encountered too. On our day in the Mekong Delta we met locals, made rice cakes, visited an old brick factory, stopped at a coconut candy factory, and were even welcomed with a traditional Thai performance. When she saw how enthusiastic we were abouthte food, Thien introduced us to her family and shared some traditional foods that are enjoyed during the New Year, which made the whole experience feel really personal and special. The next day we explored Ho Chi Minh City with her. She guided us through the landmarks and gave us some great insght to the history of Southern Vietnam. She showed us the wholesale market, the flower market (all those orchids!), the photography museum (so much history here), and the oldest coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh. Seeing it all through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves the city made a big difference. It felt less like a tour and more like spending time with a local friend. We’d absolutely recommend exploring with her if you’re visiting Ho Chi Minh City."

"4 Norwegians booked a private guided trip on in the Mekong delta with wonderful Xuan! We were so happy with both Xuan as a guide and the trip itself! A beautiful trip, away from all the tourists and a lot of interesting facts and stories from Xuan. We really reccomend him for other travellers. - Vegard "

"We had a great full day with Thien exploring the Mekong Delta. She was professional and communicative from the time of booking and had planned a complete itinerary. We experienced local foods, transportation methods and immersion into the villages. She has a great relationship with the locals as well as her driver and her passion for her country is evident. Thank you for a memorable day!"

"We hate big tours, and Thien delivered with a customised experience with a fast forward on some activities and being flexible with our time. We gave a hard deadline to be back to the city and Thien delivered perfectly. Thien has a relationship with all the places we visit and ensures you are not ripped off. Other people touring often commented how Lucy we were to have Thien. We saw quite a lot of other tour guides not interacting with there tour members. Overall a great trip with Thien - once again.!"

"It was a great tour with Jecki. He brought the tunnels and the events of that time very vividly to life for us. Jecki is a wonderful guide—friendly and attentive. He is full of knowledge and stories that make the terrible time of the war tangible and deeply moving. By the way: Jecki is also a great photographer. Let him show you his photos—they’ll make you want to explore Vietnam even more."

"We had a great trip to the Mekong River Delta with Tu! We truly enjoyed it 🙏🙏🙏 Everything was perfectly and efficiently organized. Tu was an excellent guide, and his level of English was outstanding. We left with many wonderful impressions and beautiful pictures. Throughout the trip, Tu answered all our questions and shared his knowledge of the history of his country, as well as his own perspective. It was very interesting and insightful. In addition to the tour, Tu also took us to a local market, which was very authentic and colorful. We had a bit of a time constraint and needed to be at the airport by 4:00 pm at the latest — he managed everything perfectly, and we arrived right on time! We highly recommend Tu to anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City and its surroundings. Olga & Lukas"

"We had a fantastic experience with Thien as our guide on the Cu Chi tunnels tour. She took me and my two teenagers to the original, much less crowded Ben Duoc site, which made the visit feel more authentic. Exploring the tunnels and learning about the underground history was fascinating for all of us. What makes Thien special is her deep knowledge. She has master degree in politics, and her insights into Vietnam's history, war and political context were incredibly interesting."

"Huyen was punctual on the day of our tour and she rocked up in a very big, comfortable and clean Kia MPV. The journey was very pleasant in the MPV and she regaled us with the history of Vietnam along the 2.5hours road trip. The driver was excellent and drove safely. She even stopped at a market so we could buy some local fruits. She took us to a less busy tunnel site and it was an experience crawling through the tunnels, especially the 50m one. We finished off with drinks and local tapioca for snacks. Besides the day trip, she also recommended some very good Vietnamese restaurants to us, especially Hoa Tuc and Cuc Gach. I would highly recommend Huyen for the tunnels day trip."