Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour with a Local: Highlights & Gems

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Uncover the many layers of Ho Chi Minh City on a private walking tour that blends well-known sights with back-alley charm. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so we can match you with a local host who tailors the day to your pace and preferences. Admire landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, explore Ben Thanh Market from a fresh perspective, then slip into quiet streets, explore lesser-known neighborhoods, and end your day at a peaceful café or lakeside spot that suits your mood.

- Explore Ho Chi Minh’s landmarks, backstreets, and quiet corners with a local host
- Enjoy a fully customized experience shaped around your interests and travel style
- Discover authentic neighborhoods beyond the city center like District 3 and Cholon
- A pre-tour online questionnaire ensures your itinerary is uniquely crafted
- Connect with local culture through genuine and meaningful encounters

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option.

If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option.

Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour.

NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Ho Chi Minh City (Pass by)

    See Ho Chi Minh City through the eyes of someone who calls it home—exploring hidden alleys, vibrant neighborhoods, and everyday life with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s colonial boulevards, street food, quiet pagodas, or tucked-away markets. Here are some highlights to spark your curiosity:

    Admission ticket free
  • Central Post Office (Pass by)

    Begin your experience at this French colonial landmark. Your host shares its story before guiding you through nearby historic streets and quiet corners often missed by tourists.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ben Thanh Market (Pass by)

    Explore this bustling market with your host, who may lead you into nearby alleys where locals shop, snack, and sell goods away from the main tourist stalls.

    Admission ticket free
  • District 3 (Pass by)

    Walk through a leafy neighborhood filled with colonial villas, local cafés, small temples, and daily street life that reveals a slower, more authentic pace of the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Discover this historic area known for herbal medicine shops, ornate temples, and traditional markets. Your host brings local culture to life with real stories and local stops.

    Admission ticket free
  • Turtle Lake (Pass by)

    End your day at this laid-back gathering spot, where locals snack, chat, and unwind beside a city lake surrounded by food stalls, trees, and youthful street energy.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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