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Ho Chi Minh City with Withlocals

"Thien was great! She gave a great local perspective on the City and country, was very funny, and we enjoyed walking through the City with her."

"On our 2nd visit to Saigon we decided to do two With Local tours to take us off the beaten track as we’d done lots of the main tourist sights. Thien was the perfect tour guide, she was funny, adaptable, obviously loved her home city and constructed the perfect tours for us. We did the coffee tour & the photography tour on consecutive days and Thien adapted them so that they complemented each other perfectly. She was hugely entertaining, whilst really helping us understand the history. We have travelled the world and Thien is up there with our all time fave guides! "

"Thien was a great guide to introduce me to different districts of Saigon, sharing some great insights and knowledge. This proved a great and valuable experience as she allowed me to discover great spots I would visit again on my own for photography. She was fun to hang out with and super helpful."

"This was an awesome experience to see so many hidden gems, secret alleyways and amazing photography locations. Thien shared her incredible knowledge so generously and we really felt we got an authentic perspective of Saigon. As an enthusiastic photographer, I was grateful for the spaces Thien took us to and through that I never would have seen by myself. Highly recommend this tour (plus the coffee at the start was incredible)!"

"From the initial meeting at the oldest coffee shop in Saigon until the minute I jumped into the Grab taxi at the end of the tour Thien made me feel like an old friend. He warmth and excitement for the day was electric. We visited areas of Saigon that I would never have seen and after a brief discussion Thien knew the style of photography that appeals to me and knew exactly where to take me, and she was spot on. A great tour that I would recommend to any photographer."

"Taking Thien’s photography tour felt like walking and chatting with a good friend. She has a warm, easygoing style that made the experience both comfortable and inspiring. We explored hidden gems across four different districts, and she shared rich historical context along the way that really brought the city to life. Her passion for storytelling and eye for beautiful, lesser-known spots made the tour unforgettable. I had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone wanting to see Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon to the locals, through a more authentic and artistic lens. "

"Great tour by Thien, who was amazingly knowledgeable on the history of the area, and with plenty of personal stories to add. We visited photographic areas of Ho Chi Minh City, but when Thien learnt of my interest in the local markets and eateries, Thien was also able to accommodate these into the tour. This tour was one of my highlights of my visit to Vietnam, and I will easily recommend Thien to family and friends on their future visits."

"We were on a cruise ship and arrived at the port 90mins away. We arranged a driver however Thien now has this driver contact and I would highly recommend her choice. She took us on a tour of the coffee shop, local markets, eating our way through as we went. There was something for everyone and it was amazingly peaceful and authentic. Thien was considerate yet informative. We were with my 6 and 1 year old children and she catered to their needs so well. We left thinking we could do that same tour again or book another one with her! She is honestly worth every cent, and we are so so glad we had her guiding us. If time is short or you want a real life experience in Vietnam then please book Thien. I recommend her 10000% to everyone. Especially cruisers and short holidays in Ho Chi Minh. We will visit again soon Thien! "

"We had a wonderful afternoon with Thien. Her enthusiasm for her home city was matched by her friendly personality. Throughout the tour we gained a real insight to the city and Vietnam in general. Having a 'private' tour meant that we could ask lots of questions and Thien also made sure that she covered places that we wouldn't be covering on our time in the city. Walking around the sights on your own is fine, but if you want to find out what a place is really like, book a tour with a local. Thien is 100% recommend 🙂"

"We had a wonderful walking tour with Thien through the various districts of Saigon. You can’t get more local than this. Thien is very known about her city and can give you great insights to life in Vietnam in general and Saigon specifically. You will have ample opportunities to take photos and stop whenever you like. If you want to get a true picture of this amazing city don’t hesitate to book your tour with Thien. We started out as strangers and parted as friends 😊."