Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Tours with Young Local Volunteers
by Saigon Hotpot
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₫45,999Overview
These private walking tours in Ho Chi Minh City last between two and eight hours and are led by young local volunteers from a non-profit student club. All guides complete at least three months of training before guiding visitors. The tours focus on different parts of the city and can be customized to your interests. One option covers the city center, including visits to the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Visitors learn about Saigon’s history, architecture, and culture during about three hours of walking. Another option explores Chinatown, also called Cholon, which spans District 5, part of District 11, and District 6. This tour includes Ba Thien Hau Temple, Ong Bon Pagoda, and Father Tam Church. The guides share information about the Chinese community’s culture, religious stories, and local legends over about three hours. The area remains an important commercial center and retains architectural features such as tiled roofs and traditional Chinese styles. A third choice, the Inside Out tour, takes visitors to less-visited spots like Cheo Leo and Do Phu Cafes, the Secret Weapon Cellar, and Tan Dinh Church. This tour provides a local student’s perspective on Saigon’s historic buildings and cuisine in about three hours. The Night Food tour visits places such as Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings. It focuses on regional Vietnamese street food, including the preparation process and local flavors, lasting about three hours. The tours include guide service only. Entrance fees, transportation, and refreshments such as tea or coffee are not included. Routes and durations can be adjusted when booking through the organization’s website.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City Center Tour
This three-hour walking tour includes visits to the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Central Post Office, and other landmarks. Ho Chi Minh City is a key economic, political, cultural, and educational center in Vietnam. The guide explains the history and architecture of the city, which combines modern and Western-style buildings, and shares stories related to this 300-year-old city.
180 min
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
This three-hour tour explores Chinatown, also known as Cholon, which includes District 5, part of District 11, and District 6. Stops include Ba Thien Hau Temple, Ong Bon Pagoda, and Father Tam Church. The guide provides facts about the Chinese community, religious stories, and local legends. The area remains a significant commercial center and features traditional Chinese architecture such as pipe-shaped tiled roofs.
180 min
Inside Out Tour
This three-hour tour visits lesser-known locations such as Cheo Leo and Do Phu Cafes, the Secret Weapon Cellar, and Tan Dinh Church. The guide offers a local student’s perspective on Saigon’s historic buildings and local cuisine, showing parts of the city beyond typical tourist routes.
180 min
Night Food Tour
This three-hour evening tour visits Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings. It focuses on Vietnamese street food from various regions, including how dishes are prepared. Visitors see food vendors at work and learn about the connection between Saigon’s food and its culture.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ho Chi Minh City Private Walking Tours with Young Local Volunteers
by Saigon Hotpot
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₫45,999Overview
These private walking tours in Ho Chi Minh City last between two and eight hours and are led by young local volunteers from a non-profit student club. All guides complete at least three months of training before guiding visitors. The tours focus on different parts of the city and can be customized to your interests. One option covers the city center, including visits to the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. Visitors learn about Saigon’s history, architecture, and culture during about three hours of walking. Another option explores Chinatown, also called Cholon, which spans District 5, part of District 11, and District 6. This tour includes Ba Thien Hau Temple, Ong Bon Pagoda, and Father Tam Church. The guides share information about the Chinese community’s culture, religious stories, and local legends over about three hours. The area remains an important commercial center and retains architectural features such as tiled roofs and traditional Chinese styles. A third choice, the Inside Out tour, takes visitors to less-visited spots like Cheo Leo and Do Phu Cafes, the Secret Weapon Cellar, and Tan Dinh Church. This tour provides a local student’s perspective on Saigon’s historic buildings and cuisine in about three hours. The Night Food tour visits places such as Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings. It focuses on regional Vietnamese street food, including the preparation process and local flavors, lasting about three hours. The tours include guide service only. Entrance fees, transportation, and refreshments such as tea or coffee are not included. Routes and durations can be adjusted when booking through the organization’s website.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City Center Tour
This three-hour walking tour includes visits to the Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Central Post Office, and other landmarks. Ho Chi Minh City is a key economic, political, cultural, and educational center in Vietnam. The guide explains the history and architecture of the city, which combines modern and Western-style buildings, and shares stories related to this 300-year-old city.
180 min
Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
This three-hour tour explores Chinatown, also known as Cholon, which includes District 5, part of District 11, and District 6. Stops include Ba Thien Hau Temple, Ong Bon Pagoda, and Father Tam Church. The guide provides facts about the Chinese community, religious stories, and local legends. The area remains a significant commercial center and features traditional Chinese architecture such as pipe-shaped tiled roofs.
180 min
Inside Out Tour
This three-hour tour visits lesser-known locations such as Cheo Leo and Do Phu Cafes, the Secret Weapon Cellar, and Tan Dinh Church. The guide offers a local student’s perspective on Saigon’s historic buildings and local cuisine, showing parts of the city beyond typical tourist routes.
180 min
Night Food Tour
This three-hour evening tour visits Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and Nguyen Thien Thuat apartment buildings. It focuses on Vietnamese street food from various regions, including how dishes are prepared. Visitors see food vendors at work and learn about the connection between Saigon’s food and its culture.
180 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.