Vietnam · WALKING TOURS IN HO CHI MINH CITY
Good walking tours in Ho Chi Minh City fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Saigon after dark on a private four-hour street food tour with local guides, taxis, rice wine, pancakes, noodles, seafood, and dessert.
“Anna was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed the street food. She was very friendly and she spoke very good English.”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s back alleys, markets, and local food stalls with 10 tastings, Saigon beer, taxis, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide Roger was amazing the whole day and went beyond our expectations. It was my wife’s birthday and he even found a way to sneak in a cake at one of the venues and everyone there sang happy birthday. Those personal touches made it a memorable day beyond the copious amounts of food that we ate! So thank you from our whole family to Roger! The tour itself, its a great way to experience a variety of traditional food and see different areas of the city. A good relaxing walk in between places and our guide was fantastic at sharing historical information about each area and food we were…”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City with a student guide, from colonial sights and Chinatown to secret cellars, cafes, markets, and street food.
“A great way to mix with the locals and learn about the city. We visited many spots around the city. I highly recommend this tour.”
See Saigon by foot and boat on a flexible evening tour with Nguyen Hue stories, skyline views, live music, and a 45-minute river cruise.
“Easy to Find, Nice views. I would reccomend river Seats for better pictures.”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Evening Walking Street Food Tour, with local dishes, hotel pickup, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Fantastic experience with Tony as it was definitely off the beaten path and some amazing food finds that would be hard to find on your own! It was a leisurely paced tour and definitely got to see other parts of Saigon that would’ve been otherwise hard to replicate. Thanks for a super memorable evening and a great food experience!!”
Review of Ho Chi Minh City’s $39 vegan food walk, with street food, alleys, local history, practical tips, and stop-by-stop advice.
“Spring was not only an amazing tour guide, but worked to make sure your entire experience in Saigon was worthwhile! The food was just the icing on the cake. I appreciated how she not only talked about the dishes but also the stories behind the vendors themselves. Highly recommend!”
Explore Saigon’s landmarks, war history, colonial streets, hidden cafés, and local stories on a tips-only walking tour from Bitexco Tower.
“Joseph was very informative and nice. He is passionate about what he is showing us and thats a joy see. It felt like a really authentic tour of District 1. He showed us some important landmarks, had us taste and drink local treats in the area and even tested us on what he taught us ane gave us little trinkets as prizes to make sure we are paying attention and true learning is occurring. He also taught me some Vietnamese words to know. It was overall a very good trip and I think he deserves the tip. Especially because of how inexpensive the tour is.”
A practical review of Ho Chi Minh City's four-hour scooter food tour, with 12 tastings, local alleys, drinks, safety gear, and value tips.
“Jus was our guide for this incredible tour. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Vietnam and its culture. We felt very lucky to have him as our guide. Jus went above and beyond, creating a unique and memorable experience.”
Sample eight Vietnamese dishes, explore Saigon alleys and markets, and visit Nguyen Thien Thuat on this lively four-hour food walk.
“My girlfriend and I had an amazing tour with guide Bean. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and showed us the best spots in Ho Chi Minh, with the greatest food!! 10/10 would do again and recommend to anyone. Thank you Bean!!”
Sample 13 Saigon street foods on foot through Districts 3, 10, and 5, with local guides, market stops, and hotel pickup for $29.
“I really loved this tour. First of all, our tour guide Christian was very welcoming and polite. He even told us some of Ho Chi Minh’s history. Not only was the food delicious but it was also abundant. I was so full by the end of the tour. My friends and I really enjoyed our time eating Vietnamese street food.”
Walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s historic center, visit the War Remnants Museum, and enjoy Vietnamese coffee with a local guide.
“I had a one on one tour with Kevin the guide. Kevin was knowledgeable and also listened to my questions and comments and provided keen on the War Remnants Museum, the Norte Dame Cathedral, and the Post Office. I highly recommend this tour to anyone and you will be lucky if Kevin is your guide.”
Explore Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide, from Ben Thanh Market and the Post Office to coffee, history, and your choice of museum.
“Very enjoyable and informative tour Larry, our guide was excellent. He had a deep knowledge of Vietnam and very personable. Highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Saigon by Night, a private four-hour street-food walk with local dishes, drinks, a flower market, and hotel pickup.
“My husband & I had a fabulous food tour with May. She was so much fun & she showed us a completely different experience in Saigon than we had previously had. It was like spending the afternoon with a friend who was showing you all of their favorite foods! We highly recommend this tour & particularly May😉.”
Review of Joy Journeys’ Saigon walking tour, with local student guides, war history, coffee, a secret cellar, and practical booking advice.
“Wonderful tour with an exceptional guide. Lucy was incredibly kind, generous with her time, and truly passionate about sharing her country and culture with us. She made the experience feel personal, thoughtful, and deeply meaningful, and we came away with a much richer understanding of the place and its people. Highly recommended!”
Explore early morning Saigon with grandma-made noodles, wet markets, exotic fruit, old coffee, dessert, and local history for $39.
“Nothing was rushed, nothing felt planned just for show. It felt like being gently invited into the city rather than guided through it. We followed the rhythm of the morning, stopping when something felt interesting, sitting when it felt right, eatiRead more”
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