Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Free Walking Tour

4.8
(140 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Seeing Ho Chi Minh city’s sights by yourself may mean only skating over the city's history and culture. Delve deeper on this walking tour to gain the real excitement this vibrant city has to offer from the must-see sights to the off-the-beaten-path locations, you'll explore the city through the eyes of a passionate local guide who can't wait to share their unique insights and personal stories.

Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
Experience the city from a local’s perspective
Visit the best hidden cafes apartment in the city
Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths

What's Included

Local expert, fluent in English
This walking tour operates on a Tips-only basis
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Bitexco Financial Tower (Pass by)

    Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower and set off on a half day tour. Start with a stroll to Saigon’s colonial quarter, walking past scenes of everyday life on the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Gain new perspectives on the old city, uncovering untold stories from its establishment in the late 17th century to the arrival of the French. Then, stop to take in the vibe at some of the city’s trendy cafés.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Nguyen Hue Street

    The cafe apartment 42 Nguyễn Huệ St. is packed with cool places to hang-out, meet-up, socialize, bring a date, or do some work. Whether you’re a fan of photography, or you just want to share some beautiful holiday moments on social media, Building No. 42 is a must-go place for you.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Continental Hotel - the 1st hotel in Saigon, Caravelle Hotel

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    People's Committee Building

    The President Ho Chi Minh Statue which is located in front of Saigon's People's Committee Building in Nguyen Hue walking street

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    In 1975, photojournalist Hubert van Es, working for UPI, captured an iconic photo of U.S government employees evacuating the city by helicopter during the Fall of Saigon, the last major battle of the Vietnam War.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

    Notre Dame Cathedral in Vietnam is honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Central Post Office

    Take a look at some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.  Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France. Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam’s largest post office.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Visitors can find a variety of books, ranging from literature, politics, society, to science, culture and foreign languages; comics, novels and billions of other genres. If you are looking for a book to buy but cannot find it anywhere, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street definitely deserves a try.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Detoured Asia

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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