Experience Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City with Withlocals

"We had a free day in HCM city, and had already done all the normal traditional tourist things. So we booked a tour of the districts, back streets, markets etc with Hieu. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, and spoke excellent English. We got a good background to Districtv10, and wandered through at a leisurely pace. We also went to the local markets, but didnt eat any toads. Highly recommended as a bit of an off the beaten track tour."

"We had a fantastic day touring Chinatown in Ho Chi Min City with Thien. She is so full of energy, enthusiasm, and information. We learned much more than we had time to see. What a great way to get an education while having fun, eating, like local and sipping on fresh coconuts. Wherever Thien took us we were welcomed with open arms and warm hearts. If we ever get back to Saigon, we will surely be requesting another day with Thien. There is so much more that we want see, learn, and taste."

"Huyen was the most spectular guide! Could not recommend more highly!"

"Thien was a wonderful tour guide who showed us Saigon's chinatown. Lots of tips and tricks on how to get around and shop like a local, and we truly enjoyed the bus ride to District 6 from Ben Thanh Market. Thien was on time and enthusiastic and overall had a great energy. "

" Hieu picked us up at our hotel right on time, and took us on a tour in a more local part of Saigon. He showed us some parts of Saigon that we’re important for him, and told us a lot about Vietnams history. Ofcourse I dont know what Hieus plans was from the start, but when he heard we went on a foodtour the day before, is seemed like he changed some plans in his head, so we didn’t had the same experience two days in a row. Acutely we’re so pleased with Hieu, that we had thought about another tour, with Hieu, but we had to change that plans due to some lite illness. If you need a tour in Saigon, Hieu has our greatest accomandations."

"Huong was an awesome guide. Very friendly and helpful. He also gave me heaps of tips for other places to check out. Definitely recommend! "

"I had a great morning in China town with Thien! As the real local she is very knowledgeable but also very friendly and huge fun! We had lovely chats and she navigated me through the parts of the city I would hardly get to on my own. Thien was also very flexible and was ready to adapt the itinerary of the tour according to my preferences. She was actually more friend than just a tour guide and I loved that. I trully enjoyed myself!"

"We had a fantastic tour with Xuan, wandering off the beaten track in Ho Chi Minh. Xuan was a brilliant tour guide. He was very friendly, funny and informative; we learnt so much in Xuan’s company and had such a great time too, trying produce from the local market and drinking sugar cane juice along the way - perfect on a hot day. Thanks Xuan for a wonderful time. "

"This was the first time we have done a With Locals tour, and we didn’t regret it. So much so that they are now our first choice when looking for a tour. The District 6 tour takes you out of the tourist heart of Saigon and into the old Chinatown. It provides a different perspective of the city. Thien was an excellent host, giving an in-depth view of past history and current life for the inhabitents of District 6. We started with a bus ride from Ben Tanh with an explanation of some of the key points of interest as we went along, then sat down for a coffee at the oldest coffee shop in Chinatown. Thien took us to the oldest (and less touristy temple) through various points of interest and finishing at the Binh Tay market. Well worth the experience."

"Huyen is just the best tour guide, we visited neighbourhoods that I might not have visited on my own, we travelled by local bus which was a great experience and we visited many interesting sights from fruit markets to temples and China Town. Huyen was like an old friend and a personal photographer which as a sole traveler was good as selfies are not always the best photos, so to have a guide who just took the initiative to take photos and share stories and give me advice even for the rest of my trip was just brilliant. "