Experience hosted by HUYEN, Spring or Hieu & other locals
Private Tour
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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Ho Chi Minh City, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Ho Chi Minh City.
Destination
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Vietnamese
Included
Private guide
1 Local drink or snack
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance tickets
6 reasons to book this tour
All the must-see sights & highlights
Tons of local insights & hidden gems
Take your time to discover Ho Chi Minh City
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Connect with your local private host
Inspiring stories on the city’s history & culture
What you can expect
If you're wondering how to get a broader picture of Ho Chi Minh City, you only need this private city tour and a knowledgeable city expert by your side! Go to the city's must-sees and cover more ground on this extended city tour of Ho Chi Minh City. See the essentials and learn what makes Ho Chi Minh City such a fascinating place, from the most interesting landmarks to hidden gems, local food recommendations, and inspiring stories.
Get to know Ho Chi Minh City like the back of your hand and let your local host give you a more in-depth understanding of the city. Check out The Turtle lake, Tan Dinh Church Saigon, and Saigon Post Office, and many more highlights that your host has in store for you. Embrace the local culture as you get orientated with the city, thanks to the incredible insights, stories, and recommendations of the local host of your choice.
What makes this tour more attractive is each one of the hosts available will show you their city. Depending on the host, your tour will vary according to their expertise and passion, of course, also taking into consideration your interests and requests, making it a more personal and fulfilling experience. The best way to discover Ho Chi Minh City in just one day!
After this complete Ho Chi Minh City tour, you can enjoy the rest of your stay going further, off the beaten path, and taking in the local culture. So, why not a food tour or an evening experience? Now that you know everything about Ho Chi Minh City, it's time for you to enjoy it away from the touristy spots!
Any questions? Pick your favorite local and go ahead, ask them about anything that pops into your mind. Get all the answers you need for the perfect Ho Chi Minh City trip. Locals always know best. Did you know that this private tour can be personalized? Yes! Get in touch with your local host, and they'll make your wishes come true.
Choose your local
Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
HUYEN
Local Explorer
5.0253 reviews
English・Vietnamese
Spring or Hieu
Everything Vietnam from our Vietnamese perspective
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Japanit matcha & coffee house - Ho Chi Minh City to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
City Highlights
See The Turtle lake, Tan Dinh Church Saigon, Saigon Post Office, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Ho Chi Minh City so special
Hidden Gems
long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
More Things to See
With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Amy🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
1 September 2025
We has a wonderful time with Elise, she was so flexible with things forever changing with our kids. Nothing was too hard and she was so happy to go with the flow and our needs, changing the itinerary as we went. She was very knowledgeable and had great food recommendations as well. I would definitely recommend a tour with her.Highly recommend
Paulo🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
17 August 2025
Thien is an excellent guide with extensive knowledge about Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. A true encyclopedia, she helped us discover the many different facets of the city, making the five hours of the walking tour fly by without us even noticing.Exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Thien
Dean🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
4 August 2025
This was a great way to see HCMC and work out where we wanted to spend more time. Huyen was really proactive before the tour, getting in touch to see how we might want to personalise the tour and give us some useful tips for our stay. We opted for the 5 hour tour, which we thought might be hard for our kids but they loved it and really enjoyed meeting with Huyen. Huyen was very flexible during the tour, and we changed things as and when we decided where we wanted to spend a little more time. She was very knowledgeable and it was great to talk not just about the history of HCMC, but also day to day life, and we got some great recommendations about places to visit, eat, etc. Thanks Huyen for a great day!HCMC walking tour
wan-ting
(About local )
22 July 2025
Really cool and mindful tourguide. She is the best! Gave us so many tips and got to know much more about the city. You guys have to meet her haha!!! Thien is amazing
Georgina🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 July 2025
Thank you Thien for a fun and informative tour. I really loved visiting and learning about the Architecture and history of Saigon. Thien has a wealth of knowledge about life in Saigon and we enjoyed a delicious Pho and Vietnamese coffee as part of the tour. I would highly recommend the your with Thien if you are short on time and want a locals perspective of Saigon.Fun Filled tour
Kristeen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 July 2025
We really enjoyed our walking tour with Thien. We loved getting an insider view of HCMC and the local neighborhoods and history of the area. Thien was an excellent guide, with a fascinating family history who was able to tailor the tour to our family’s needs (lots of snacks and air conditioned rest stops for our kids). We highly recommend this tour if you want to get off the main tourist stops and see the real Saigon. Excellent guide and tour!
Tim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 June 2025
Huyen was a lot of fun. She was able to provide history and a great look at Saigon, too. I really enjoyed the tripStellar tour!
Rocio🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
8 May 2025
We had a wonderful tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Thien, who was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly adaptable. She gave us great insights into the city’s history and culture while keeping the experience personal and enjoyable. We started with some of the more iconic, touristy sights and then moved on to a local neighborhood where we got a real feel for daily life. One of the highlights was walking through a vibrant food street, where Thien introduced us to some fantastic local dishes. Her warmth and flexibility made the whole experience feel authentic and memorable. Highly recommended!Amazing tour!
Michael🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
29 April 2025
Tolle Tage! Wir hatten 2 Touren mit Huyen und waren wirklich begeistert. Sie hat sich auf unsere Bedürfnisse toll eingestellt und uns somit einen perfekten Tag bereitet. Wir können sie uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.Great days! We had 2 tours with Huyen and were really impressed. She really adapted to our needs and gave us a perfect day. We can recommend her without reservation.tolle Tage - perfect days!
Brad🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 April 2025
Though it was hot, the only heat came from the Saigon Family Tour. With a perfect mix of fun and gratification, the Saigon Tour was the apple of my eye. Not only were the food and experiences the highlight, but the company and companionship of our Tour Guide, Thien. Clearly an experienced tour guide, Thien gave us an experience that I will look back on whenever the conversation of Vietnam is brought up. The post office was one attraction and it made sure that I will mail my 5 star review straight through to Thien’s company. We learned a lot of history, and I am sure that this exceptional journey will go down in history as well. From the bottom of my heart, I strongly recommend Thien and the tour.The Saigon Journey
Sabine🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
15 April 2025
Die Tour mit Thien durch HCM an unserem ersten Tag in Vietnam war einfach nur großartig! Ihr Englisch ist excellent, genauso wie ihr geschichtlichen Kenntnisse - ohne sie hätten wir nicht so viel über dieses wunderbare Land, die Menschen und HCM/Saigon erfahren! Thank you Thien! Your family from Munich!! Einfach nur eingrosses Dankeschön …
jeanne.lee.198
(About local )
14 April 2025
A fantastic tour this morning with Huyen. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the hours walking the streets of Saigon fun and super interesting. Huyen tailored the walk to my interests and made sure that I was comfortable at all times. Saw and learned a lot. Highly recommended.Morning Walk with Huyen
Sarah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 April 2025
A day with Thien is a day of learning about local history and culture. She is incredibly easy to be around and is a rare authentic person who tells it like it is. I did two tours with her and feel I’ve made a real friend.A wealth of knowledge
Rich🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 March 2025
My wife and I spent 2 delightful days with Huyen Bui, the first getting an insider’s view of Ho Chi Minh City and then a day in the beautiful Mekong Delta. She tailored our tours to our preferences and after a very short period, seemed to really understand what we would find interesting. She is very well informed about the city and region, providing much better insight than standard “tour book” facts. Additionally, her food recommendations were first rate. Huyen obviously loves her country and sharing it with newcomers. We can’t recommend spending time with her highly enough. Two delightful days
Susanne
(About local )
21 March 2025
We had a most interesting tour in HCMC with Huyen this week who not only showed us the places of interest but also many hidden treasures with the stories behind. Huyen was most knowledgeable, friendly and shared with us her enthusiasm about her home city. Many thanks to her for this great experience! We have fallen in love with HCMC and would love to come back to this vibrant place.
Susanne, Sabine and Tina from GermanyA great tour in vibrant HCMC
Ronald🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 March 2025
We had a private walking tour with Huyen for 5 hours to see the sights and do some food tasting in central Saigon. She was very knowledgeable about the city, its history and culture, and her English was excellent. This combined with her friendly and helpful personality made her the perfect guide for our time in in Saigon. We had a great time and I would highly recommend her for anyone who wants to have a great time seeing the city and learning about the culture.Great day in HCM City with Huyen
Ian
(About local )
7 March 2025
We went off-script and didn't do the usual route. Walked, took Grab cabs, followed back streets, found the flower market and some hidden gems. A great day. Elise was great
Jasmin
(About local )
2 March 2025
Amazing Customized Tour with Huyen!
We had an incredible day tour in Saigon with Huyen! From start to finish, she was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. She customized the tour perfectly to our interests, giving us a mix of must-see landmarks and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Huyen’s passion for Saigon really shone through, and she shared fascinating insights that made the city come alive for us. She also made sure we were comfortable throughout the tour, always checking in and offering great recommendations.
If you’re looking for a guide who is not only informative but also warm, engaging, and adaptable, we highly recommend booking a tour with Huyen. It was truly a memorable experience, and we’re so grateful for her hospitality!
Thank you, Huyen, for an unforgettable day in Saigon!Huyen is a great guide
Scott
(About local )
28 February 2025
My wife and I are in Vietnam for the first time, only for 5 days. We were seeking a tour that would give us a good taste of HCM, insights into daily life, etc, that were different and more personal than the normal tours. We haven't worked with a guide before, we weren't sure what to expect, but it was exactly what we were after. Thien is very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about her home. Her English is "perfect", the places we went to interesting, and there is some flexibility to seek more depth in some areas and less in others. The places we went to would not have been accessible to us through other means. We did this tour on the first day of our staff and used it to help plan what we would do on the rest of the stay. It was an excellent choice for us.I would give more stars if I could...
Arne
(About local )
27 February 2025
We had a very informative and interesting city tour with Hieu through various neighborhoods in Saigon. Hieu told us a lot about life in Saigon and about Vietnam, and he took us to many very interesting places that we wouldn't have found on our own. Hieu was also a very friendly and curious guide. We can strongly recommend him.Great Tour with Hieu through Saigon!
Karen
(About local )
15 February 2025
We had a wonderful walking tour with Huyen. She showed us many unexpected sights. She was friendly informative.
A fun time!Walking tour HCMC
Shona
(About local )
14 February 2025
Booking online was straightforward, and from the initial contact with Thien, we knew we were in capable hands. She answered any questions we had and was accommodating with any changes too. We learned so much on our tour from her…. the history of the city, pointing out places of interest, showing us the real Saigon rather than the touristy places. We felt safe in her hands and would thoroughly recommend booking with her.Fabulous insight into the true Ho Chi Minh
Agnieszka
(About local )
1 February 2025
Thank you for the wonderful time and for all the interesting facts Huyen shared with us about the history of the city and Vietnam. We really enjoyed Huyen’s stories and the way she told them.
Liang🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 January 2025
We had a great day with Huyen in the Ho Chi Minh City. The tour is very flexible with her and she really guided us at our own pace with the city. After our booking, she sent us many notes to make sure we have a good experience in the city before and after the tour, this is a first to me in Withlocal and she really stands out! She is very knowledgeable with the city and can answer all of our questions about the city, she also showed us many hidden treasures in the city which is nice to visit. After the day we feel more connected to the city and we really enjoyed the tour with her.A beautiful day with Huyen
Jan-Hendrik🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 January 2025
We had a wonderful time with Thien. She showed us nice local locations after we told her that we’d actually prefer a ‘local’ tour rather than visiting the main sights. She is a really nice and funny person with a lot of knowledge of the local traditions. She knows many local persons and can let you taste the typical food if you want. We had a wonderful time and would do the tour any time again. Highly recommend!Wonderful experience & guide
Patrick
(About local )
6 January 2025
Thien is a fantastic guide and can explain you what live is like in Ho-Chi Minh with local coffee shops, museums and other highlights.
Can only recommend a tour with Thien.Fantastic tour
Loren
(About local )
14 September 2025
We had the most wonderful morning with Thien. I would whole heartedly recommend her to be your tour guide. I was a mother travelling on my own with my 10 and 7 year old. My children were very jet lagged and hot. Thien was a diamond from the start, she got them interested in the tour and made them laugh.
I asked for Thien to take us to some must see spots along with trying local Vietnamese food. Her mother was a chef, so she had some wonderful places to take us. She also gave us recommendations for later in the evening. The best Pho in HCM!
My son is autistic and a very fussy eater, she was able to get him to try new things and even dropped him his favourite bao buns to the hotel. Such a kind soul.
We visited Book Street, the Post Office, China Town, Saigon Flower markets to name a few. My children really enjoyed the tour because of Thien.
I learnt so many interesting things about Ho Chi Minh City and felt very safe in Thien’s company. She’s a fountain of knowledge and felt like a friend right from the beginning. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her and will definitely book her again next time. Thanks so much Thien, we won’t forget you and your kindness. Thien went above and beyond!
Jesse🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
11 September 2025
We were truly blessed to have Huyen as our guide in Ho Chi Minh City! From the very start, she greeted us with the cutest local doll, such a thoughtful and personal touch that set the tone for an incredible day.
Her vast knowledge of history and expertise at the Cu Chi Tunnels made the experience unforgettable. She explained everything with passion and clarity, helping us truly appreciate the significance of what we were seeing. Exploring the tunnels was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Huyen made us feel like family throughout.
The tour was seamless and comfortable, with a private shuttle and a very professional driver who made traveling stress-free. After the tunnels, we had some fun at the shooting range, adding excitement to the day.
Huyen went above and beyond by suggesting excellent local restaurants and even helping us with a laundry service, which was a lifesaver after a week of traveling. Her friendliness, warmth, and fascinating stories made her not just a guide, but a highlight of our trip.
Thank you, Huyen, for making our family’s time in Ho Chi Minh City so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide!Huyen Made History Come Alive for Us
David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 September 2025
Huyen is a great guide—very friendly and informative. She showed me an interesting part of the city, including markets and temples, that I would not have seen on my own. I would highly recommend Huyen!Very interesting morning in Districts 5&6
Giedre🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
10 September 2025
We had a fantastic experience on the food trip in Ho Chi Minh City with our guide Hoàn. The communication via WhatsApp beforehand was superb, and we were able to share our preferences and wishes. Hoàn was very friendly and guided us through the city mostly via Taxi, sharing interesting facts about Vietnamese culture and history.
We tried 6 out of 10 delicious dishes, but unfortunately, the 3-hour time frame was quite short, and we would have loved to try more. We had the best Banh Mi ever! Additionally, drinks were not included in the price, which wasn't entirely clear to us. Despite this, the experience was very enjoyable, and I would recommend the trip, as you learn a lot about the culture and life in Ho Chi Minh City.
For two people, the price is a bit steep, but the quality of the guidance and the insights into local culture make it worthwhile. A cool Experience
Matt🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
5 September 2025
We were lucky enough to book the Mekong Delta day trip with Thien and had the most amazing experience imaginable. Every aspect of the day exceeded our expectations.
The itinerary is so thoughtfully designed, offering intimate and authentic encounters with local people. Our driver was excellent, and my wife, our 7-year-old son, and I felt completely safe and cared for throughout.
Highlights included visiting a traditional river clay brick workshop — a sadly fading craft but fascinating insight into working life on the Mekong — coconut candy and rice wine tasting, live music, boat rides big and small, and watching the most wonderful women making rice paper rolls and weaving mats. Each stop provided a beautiful glimpse into village life.
What truly set the day apart, though, was Thien herself. Her rapport with the local people is extraordinary, and it’s clear how highly they regard her. That warmth extends to her guests, and nothing feels gimmicky, touristy, or mass-produced, even when visiting more popular spots. Instead, every moment feels genuine because of the connections she’s built.
Thien is bright, insightful, witty, and simply a joy to spend time with. We’ve booked “With Locals” tours in several countries across Europe and Asia, and this day with Thien was by far the best experience we’ve ever had.
Highly recommended — you will not be disappointed.Absolutely brilliant, a must do with Thien
Adam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 September 2025
Huyen is passionate about Saigon, and is very proud of her city and the sights. It was great that she wanted to know what your expectations were and then the tour was set to cover all aspects. Would encourage tours with Huyen for the professionalism, was early to show and did not feel that tour was on a clock, she genuinely cared that you enjoyed the tour.Tailor made tour
Florent 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
(About local )
1 September 2025
We are a family of four with two children of 13 and 8 y.o.
Huyen run the tour in a way that was interesting for small and big. We had break for fun, we tasted local sweets, we sent postcards to grandparents.
At the same time, the tour was very informative and Huyen showed photos and documents from the past to illustrate her narrative.
Huyen is cheerful, pleasant and easy going person, very knowledgeable about Saigon and willing to share your knowledge and some tips with tourists. Great and knowledgeable guide
Kersten
(About local )
1 September 2025
We had a great last day of our stay at HCMC with Hieu. Even if we have already seen and visited many places in the city before, Hieu gave us a completely new and additional view with exciting places and new experiences. If you compare it to other offers in Vietnam, of course it is expensive - but worth it (family discounts would make sense, but this is a platform topic). "Great memories are priceless". Thank you, Hieu.Great insights with individual tour
Jinani🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 August 2025
I did two absolutely rewarding trips with Huyen.
The first tour was of a part of the city, Quan 6, that a lot of tourists would not typically visit while the Mekong Delta day trip offered an insight into the local way of life.
Huyen is a great guide for learning about local life and is fluent in English. She has a very engaging personality and travelling with her was a lot of fun.
I would certainly like to do additional trips with her when I return to Vietnam.Mekong Delta and Quan 6 Tours
Adena 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 August 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels with Thien. The experience was incredibly informative and being able to see things through such a personalized lens was unforgettable. Being able to see the area through the eyes of a local in such a unique way made us so thankful to have found "With Locals." Fantastic personalized experience!
Karen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
23 August 2025
Our food tour with Spring was one of the best we have done. When travelling we like to do a tasting tour in the city we are visiting and we can honestly say that this tour was amazing. We not only tasted so much tasty local food, we wandered down back alleys that as a tourist we would never see. We had fruit from a little local store as well as avocado icecream from one of the biggest street food markets. We wandered through quarters 1, 3 and 10. Thanks Spring for a wonderful adventure.
Karen and Hugh Same but different
troy
(About local )
22 August 2025
Hieu was fantastic, Highly recommendGreat adventure and sights
erdogan🇹🇷 Turkey
(About local )
19 August 2025
We enjoyed the day and the tour with Thien, everything was very well organized and smooth. Thien is a very funfull and she gave us evperience which we can not get any regular tour. Thank you for your warm personalty and perfect service Thien you make our day in Vietnam.Perfect tour with Thien
Amy🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
19 August 2025
We spent our last morning in Ho Chi Minh City on a walking tour with Thien and I am so glad we did. We have been on many tours over two weeks in Vietnam but no other guide had Thien’s depth of knowledge on Vietnam’s history nor her sense of humour and fun. She was a delight to talk to and able to answer our many questions. She was also very flexible: swapping out the War Remnants museum at the last minute when we expressed concern that it might be too much for kids, and moving our tour time to early in the morning to avoid the heat. It was a pleasure spending the morning with her. Great walking tour with Thien
Erik🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
18 August 2025
We did the foodtour with Elise: a wonderful experience with excellent food stops and wonderful insights into Ho Chi Minh city.
We visited both the 1st and 3rd districts for great
Tofu (which I would never pick), papaya crab salad, best noodles ever had and vietnamese pancakes.
Elise is a wonderful and sparkling lady with plenty to talk about the city, food and she’s quite the artist!
Great trip! Great tour!
Michael🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
16 August 2025
Many thanks to Huyen for this well organized trip. Our transport van was high class and along the way we gathered some deep insights about vietnamese culture and the Mekong delta. As we arrived a private boat brought us deeper into the swamp where we really got that jungle cruise feeling. By walking, Huyen provided more information about the sourrounding nature and we got to ride a tuktuk with the local farmers and even a canu. At the final stage we could enjoy some of the fish and specialities of the local cuisne aside the river. Finally, on our way back we visited the Pagode and were provided with interesting information about buddhism and its development in vietnam. It was really breathtaking and we could even vitness a monks ceremony. We highly recommend this! Many thanks to Huyen for this very informative and funny trip. She has a great personality and makes sure that all needs are met. And a good pohotgrapher too.Great day trip to the swamp and temple
Michael
(About local )
13 August 2025
This was my first ever food tour, and what a place to do it in Ho chi Minh city. The food was absolutely incredible, ducking and weaving alleyways to all the local spots. Trying all the foods i would have never been able to experience otherwise. I really cannot recommend this tour and spring enough. Thank you so much for one of the best afternoons! Most amazing food tour
Colleen & Rick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 August 2025
Thien is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide who took us to many spots off the beaten path. We appreciated seeing life outside the city and our interactions with some of the local people were some of our favorite experiences during our trip. If you are looking to learn more about the area and meet some incredible people, spend the day with Thien who has so many great stories to share!Amazing day along the Mekong Delta
Chucke🇵🇭 Philippines
(About local )
7 August 2025
Elise was an outstanding guide—warm, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful. From the moment the tour started, she made sure everything was tailored to our preferences, even arranging a great restaurant ahead of time. She delivered exactly what we were hoping for: lots of coffee, snacks, and a deep dive into the local food scene.
Her food tour was truly top-notch. You could immediately taste the difference in quality—each stop was carefully selected, and her knowledge of the local cuisine was impressive. Elise also taught us how to eat like a local, sharing not just where to go, but how to enjoy each dish the authentic way.
What made it even more special were the thoughtful little touches—she surprised us with parting snacks and gave us excellent recommendations for the rest of our trip. Her food spots were unique, off the beaten path, and made the experience feel personal and curated.
Highly recommended if you want more than just a generic food tour—Elise brings
the local flavor to life.Exceptional food tour guide
Unknown
(About local )
5 August 2025
We had our personalised tour with Thien and she was fabulous, very informative and put a personal touch to the tour. She was accommodating to us including allowing more time in places we were more interested in and taking things slow for our toddler. She was very passionate about her home, history and culture. Would recommend! Great day out in Saigon
Kylee and Sean🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
4 August 2025
We were very fortunate to be guided by Spring through the streets and eats of Saigon today. We ventured through ‘shortcut’ alleyways we never would have tried, ate with locals and by the end of the tour we were able to cross those hectic roads like locals. Spring introduced us to a variety of dishes and fruits we had not tried before. All delicious. She was also very helpful, answering many questions and offering tips for the rest of our time in Vietnam. Would highly recommend. Thanks Spring for a great first day in Vietnam.Fabulous walking tour
Karsten🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
4 August 2025
We had an amazing excellent tour with Huyen, she was very careful and kind and always making sure we were comfortable. During our walking tour with our daughter the pace was ideal and lots of interesting facts and infos were provided. The market and temple were definitely worth seeing ! Thanks a lot KarstenExcellent good pace enthusiastic guide
Clare
(About local )
4 August 2025
Words can’t express how special and magical our experience was with Thien. She is incredibly talented and her wit made the tour even better. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you, Thien! You were the best part of our vacation. Book with Thien!
Pieter🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
1 August 2025
Thanks Thien for your tour. We enjoyed it a lot and liked all the background information you gave us. Adaptable, informative and great English
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