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Did you know that the Ho Chi Minh City tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Vietnamese

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets
• Tastings
• Transport
• All of the above can be arranged with your local host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

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.

This is the plan

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.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Vocuppa Café - Ho Chi Minh City to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. 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.

3. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Ho Chi Minh City that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Ho Chi Minh City; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Ho Chi Minh City

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Ho Chi Minh City off your list

9. 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

stacey

(About local HUYEN)

26 May 2025

huyen is proudly very knowledgeable of vietnam’s history, best places for any particular cuisine and is super energetic! prior to our meeting, she even gave me tips to avoid common scams which actually proved useful. our tour was customized based on what i was looking to experience and she checked in with me to ensure i was pleased with how the tour was going, which i was. i would totally recommend her and would definitely utilize her should i return.

Alan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Thien)

22 April 2025

Thien is an amazing guide and my daughters and I really enjoyed the experience. She is very knowledgeable but also adds a lot of personal perspective and is extremely passionate. The local aspect to the tour with the coffee and seeing how locals live was the absolute highlight. Highly recommend her!! Great tour of Ho Chi Minh

Marcia🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Thien)

19 April 2025

My family and I really enjoyed both our tours with Thien. On day 1, we had a custom tour, with District 1 highlights and then a tour in a very local neighborhood. Highlight of day 1 was the little coffee shop that has been around for 87 years! On day 2 we went to the tunnels and that's where Thien really shines. She knows and apparently is best friends with just about everyone and can get the best spots away from all the other tourists. Listening to her family stories is a delight as they experienced war from both perspectives (her mom's side worked for the Americans and her dad was Vietcong). Can't get any more personal than that! Transport to the tunnels can take a couple of hours and we had a very comfortable car, extremely safe driver and very very cold A/C which is paramount, given the heat and humidity in Saigon. Thanks for a lovely couple of days Thien!Wonderful tours with Thien

Shaan🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Spring or Hieu)

16 April 2025

We absolutely loved our tour with Spring. We went to places we would never have gone on our own and ate absolutely delicious food! Spring was a fabulous friendly guide for our family of 4 and we would definitely recommend if you are looking for a great way to explore off the beaten track!Amazing local experience

Nicola

(About local HUYEN)

13 April 2025

We had such a great morning exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Huyen! She was so friendly, full of interesting facts, and made the whole experience fun and easy. She was amazing with my 10-year-old daughter keeping her engaged and making sure she felt part of everything. She helped her become more confident in a new country. It felt more like hanging out with a local friend than a formal tour — highly recommend!Exploring Ho Chi Minh with a local friend

Ishai

(About local HUYEN)

23 March 2025

We did a half-day walking tour with Huyen in Saigon. It was a great experience to explore the city with her. She took us to special and interesting places off the beaten path. But what was most wonderful was her charming personality, her pleasantness and the way she explained things. I highly recommend touring with her.Huyen is so wonderful!

Wiemke

(About local Thien)

4 March 2025

Thien is a wonderful guide full of knowledge and experience. Her English is brilliant and she has a good sense of humour. We can highly recommend to book her. Excellent!

Debra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thien)

26 February 2025

Enjoyed our walk around the market and older local sections of Saigon/HCMC. Thien was very welcoming and knowledgeable - answered all our questions. Enjoyed the coffee shop.Informative

Krystyna

(About local HUYEN)

25 February 2025

Huyen has a very pleasant manner and guided us with ease through district 1. We gained a better appreciation of some aspects of history, current politics and scandals and learnt about living in Saigon from someone who really knows. Gentle and kind also with a good sense of humour. Would not hesitate to recommend her.Knowledgeable and easy going

ann🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Elise)

16 February 2025

Elise was wonderful and took us all over. We hopped into grab taxis and went all over ( and the taxis were nice and cool). She also knew some really good secret food places that were yummy! Definitely recommend her!Wonderful guide

Renata🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elise)

30 January 2025

We had a really wonderful experience with Elise, with loved the tour. She was great at showing us local sites and tradicional foods. Her storytelling was really interesting, we loved all the spots she took us to. The greatest tour

Jamie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Thien)

14 January 2025

My partner and I had a fabulous walking experience with Thien who got in touch beforehand to ask if there was anything in particular that we wished to see and she planned the trip according to out requirements. The highlight was walking through the local neighbourhood of Saigon with Thien and seeing daily life for people in that district - fascinating for us westerners! Well worth the money.Walking Tour

grgmhshhqn🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Elise)

28 December 2024

Great experience! Elise's passion for food was contagious, and she made me discover amazing local spots I’d never have found alone. Highly recommend!

Allen🇰🇭 Cambodia

(About local Elise)

21 December 2024

The tour was well-organized and tailored to my preferences, making it feel personal and special. Elise also had great recommendations for food and activities in the area, which added so much value to my trip. Amazing Experience with a Fantastic Guide

Gemma🇦🇺 Australia

(About local HUYEN)

19 December 2024

We had an amazing afternoon with Huyen - she was so bubbly, funny and knowledgeable about the history of the city. She showed us some really interesting historical landmarks, delicious local street food, and taught us not to say “yum”!! We had such a fun time, and it was the perfect amount of time to wander around. Would definitely recommend! We love Huyen!!

Dex

(About local Thien)

31 May 2025

Thien was awesome! We had so much fun on our day tour! So much to see and with little overcrowding. We have for the most part a private experices...minus the big tourist group at the coconut and fruit snack stop...but sometimes it can't be helped. Regardless, we very much enjoyed our tour. Thien was very knowledgeable, in with the locals, and spoke very good English. I would highly recommend her and would gladly hire her again for another adventure in south Vietnam!Mekong Delta Day Trip

Tony🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elise)

21 May 2025

Don't have a big lunch before this tour.. you will be guided through the streets on a magical journey tasting some of the best street eats The places you visit have been serving the locals for generations and know what flours means Elsie is very knowledgeable and happy to explain each dish and what your are eating 100% recommended this tour A tour with all the flavours

Stewart🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Spring or Hieu)

16 May 2025

Hieu met us at out hotel and was an excellent guide, showing us around parts of town we would otherwise not have found and providing great insight about the places we visited. Coffee and food was also amazing! Great tour, great vibes and a hell of a nice guy! Thanks a lot Hieu! Great tour and what a nice guy! - Hieu

Shannon🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Elise)

11 May 2025

We did an evening food tour with Elise on the first day of our trip. It was an excellent (and safe) introduction to the city and to Vietnamese food. Elise also gave us recommendations on local sites to see and places to eat in other regions we were planning to visit. It was a pleasure to spend the evening with her. This food tour was the highlight of our trip and we will gladly recommend Elise as your food tour guide.Great intro to HCMC

Lyn

(About local HUYEN)

11 May 2025

Huyen was wonderful. We can’t thank her enough for showing us around. We were a group of three . We had grandma , mum and daughter. The little girl in our group was only 4 years old so quickly ran out of walking legs. 😀 Huyen adjusted our program so we could catch a bus to the Temple instead of walking there . So thoughtful of her . She was full of information about Vietnam and showed us things we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We had a great morning . Thank you Huyen so much . We will definitely book another tour with Huyen next time we are in Ho Chi Mihn city . Authentic experience at our own pace

Rocio🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Thien)

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!

Gerda🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Thien)

8 May 2025

Thien showed us the old part of Saigon and told us lots of interesting stories making this tour a learningful experience giving insights on the city’s history and residents and giving us a great time. If you book a tour we highly recommend guide Thien!Great locals experience with guide Thien

Peiyee🇻🇳 Viet Nam

(About local HUYEN)

4 May 2025

Huyen was a lovely host sharing history and recent developments of chinatown area. The bus rides were a nice touch as one may not be familiar navigating if not guided. A quick stop for banh mi was flavourful and didn’t disappoint. A great start to our first day to HCM.

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Spring or Hieu)

3 May 2025

Hieu is outstanding—engaging, friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly kind throughout our short visit in Ho Chi Minh City. Our party of 5 truly enjoyed our guided visits to traditional, unassuming food venues and off the beaten path neighborhoods. Hieu was proactive, anticipating our needs before we even voiced them, ensuring that everyone in our group was comfortable and happy. His warm personality and attention to detail truly elevated our experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide! Looking forward to another occasion to spend some time with him during our October visit. Cảm ơn, Hieu!A warm welcome and excellence from Hieu!

Unknown

(About local Thien)

30 April 2025

Our tour with Thien provided lots of interesting information about history and insights into contemporary life in Vietnam. She is knowledgable, entertaining and funny. Time with her just flew by. If you want to know Real Stories book her.Interesting & Entertaining

mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thien)

30 April 2025

Thien was great! She was full of energy and knowledge. She is a native of Ho Chi Minh City and can explain the influence of French and American presence along with the communistic dominance now. She is wonderful walking through the city or jumping in a grab to cover more ground if you want. You are sure to receive a fabulous tour with her. Thien the entertainer

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local HUYEN)

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!

Karina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Thien)

27 April 2025

Possibly one of the best tours we have been on. Thien’s enthusiasm, fun nature and wealth of knowledge is what makes this tour stand out from the crowd. Meeting locals and gaining an insight into their everyday life was worth the long day! Her driver was so careful and respectful. I highly recommend this tour - a wonderful experience we will never forget.Authentic Mekong Delta

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Thien)

25 April 2025

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Thien’s English is really good and we learned so much about Vietnam while experiencing all kinds of adventures in the Mekong Delta. She is a bundle of energy and enthusiasm and is clearly well loved by the people we interacted with. We also appreciated her driver who was top notch. Highly recommend Thien and the Mekong Delta tour!Great tour with Thien

Markus🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Thien)

25 April 2025

Hier mal eine Bewertung auf deutsch… 😊 Wir hatten einen Tag mit Thien im Mekong Delta. Alleine auf der Hinfahrt haben wir schon so viele Informationen von ihr bekommen! Wahnsinn, was sie alles weiß! Sie ist eine starke Persönlichkeit und hat eine klare Meinung zu vielen Dingen! Das schätzen wir sehr! Im Mac Delta haben wir so viele Eindrücke gesammelt, dass es sehr schwer ist, was am besten war! Waren es die beiden alten Damen, die uns so leckere Reis Pfannkuchen serviert haben? Waren es die total netten Kinder, die wir 20 m auf dem TukTuk mitgenommen haben? Es ist eigentlich egal, da der ganze Tag einfach toll war! Was für ein Abschluss für ein so tolles und beeindruckendes Land! Danke Thien für den tollen Abschluss unserer Reise! Wirhlocals habe wir auch dieses Mal nicht bereut! Thien, Cảm ơn nhé!Wow! Was ein Tag!

Stephanie & Brad🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Thien)

25 April 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our tour to the Mekong Delta with Thien. Thien is extremely knowledgeable and made our visit very personalised and kept our private tour away from large tourist groups. It was a wonderful experience for us and Thiens vibrant personality made the whole day extremely enjoyable and memorable! Our whole experience from the seamless organisation of our tour, the excellent driver who made us feel very safe and comfortable and the very welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate Thien as our guide made our day unforgettable. Thank you Thien! Mekong Delta Tour

Carolyn🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Thien)

21 April 2025

Thien knows a lot about Vietnam and the Mekong Delta. She knows all the people there and has very good relationship. She also knows what to do if there are other tourists - so you won’t see many of them. The most impressive stop for us was with with the rice paper ladies. It was really impressive and they were fantastic! We will never forget this tour! Thank you Thien for this wonderful experience!Fanatstic tour with many impressive stiops

Brad🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Thien)

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

Abby🇺🇸 United States

(About local Spring or Hieu)

20 April 2025

If you’re going to Ho Chi Minh, add this to your to do list! Hieu did a fantastic job showing his local favorites, navigating the streets, and sharing recommendations for the city. He was a great guide for food and so knowledgeable about the history of the city. Cannot recommend him enough as a must do tour while visiting this amazing city! (Make sure you go hungry!!)The best food tour in Ho Chi Minh!

Jacob Gade🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Hoàng)

20 April 2025

We got to see the Chinese quarter of Ho Chi Minh and had a good tour and experience. Steven was knowledgeable and a very nice guy. Good Experience!

Unknown

(About local Spring or Hieu)

19 April 2025

Spring gave us a unique immersion in Vietnamese life on this tour. Our delicious and authentic street food experience was invaluable for later reference about flavours, ingredients and the regions of origin of the dishes. We were taken through residential alleyways we would not have known to explore, shown how to say words in Vietnamese and told so much about Vietnamese culture and history. Spring's warm, sensitive personality made the tour a truly enjoyable, communicative one. A fabulous few hours that I was so glad to be part of. Unique Immersion in Vietnamese Life

4tssh6p48f

(About local Thien)

19 April 2025

We had the best day with Thien walking around Ho Chi Minh City! She was so much fun and full of interesting stories about the city, taking us to the highlights and a few hidden treasures. We ended the tour by going to the oldest coffee shop in the city and had the privilege of talking to the sisters who own the shop, who showed us how to make the ca phe sua da in a clay pot. An absolute dream! If you’re looking for a hilarious and knowledgeable tour guide, we cannot recommend Thien enough!Thien is the best!

Maddie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Spring or Hieu)

19 April 2025

We joined Spring on this awesome tour with our 18 month old and his grandparents. We strolled through the cooler laneways and learned about Vietnamese culture and food. We tasted the most spectacular food, which Spring ordered for us at every stop. She made sure we had everything we needed and introduced us to so many new things that we would definitely not have discovered otherwise. My parents and toddler all loved it. A very memorable experience. Thank you, Spring!!Personalised tour, perfect for all ages

Shelia🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Thien)

18 April 2025

We had an amazing time on our private Mekong Delta day tour with Thien! She reached out beforehand with a clear, flexible itinerary, making everything super easy from even before we were picked up in a comfortable transport. Thien’s engaging, hilarious, and incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the local culture to life in such a fun way. She took us to a unique café with coffee served in the coolest way, and we loved visiting a brick factory to learn about local life. Thien was fantastic at helping us capture great photos and guided us to less touristy spots. The coconut candy workshop was a highlight—so tasty and fun! Lunch at a local restaurant with delicious fish was spot-on, followed by an incredible sampan boat ride through peaceful coconut groves. Meeting two lovely local ladies who taught us to make rice paper was a blast—my partner rocked it, and we made unforgettable memories. Thien’s warmth and talent for creating a special, off-the-beaten-path experience made this trip truly extraordinary. Highly recommend her for a Mekong Delta adventure that’s one-of-a-kind!Fantastic day of culture and exploration

Astrid🇻🇳 Viet Nam

(About local HUYEN)

18 April 2025

Huyen was a great tour guide! She was very friendly, had so much information to share with us about Ho Chi Minh (past and present), and took us to some unique areas we never would have seen otherwise! She introduced us to some of her favorite treats, eats, and areas of the city. She was also great our girls! We highly recommend touring with her :). Very fun and insightful

Tanja🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Thien)

16 April 2025

We had an entertaining tour full of information. We took the bus to Chinatown together and visited a few touristy places, but also very quiet spots without many tourists. Thien was able to answer all our questions and had additional stories to tell on many topics. Her perfect English and clear pronunciation were great, so we were able to understand everything easily. Although we met friends of hers, we weren't asked to buy anything or give a tip anywhere. Her cheerful manner also made the tour a great experience for the children. We give our full recommendation. Chinatown from different perspectives

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elise)

16 April 2025

'Elise is in a word FANTASTIC! We did the evening food tour with her: she was very knowledgeable, very personable and friendly, fluent in English, and a genuinely nice person -- highly recommend you book her. Note: she will also tell you where to go if you want to go off the normal touristy routes in the city and helps you with things like restaurant and museum suggestions and even will help you reserve a table. Recommend you book her as she loves her city!'Perfect Guide - Absolutely Recommended

Marco🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Thien)

16 April 2025

Our first time using WithLocals and we were delighted with the tour. Thien was the best! She has a fun, approachable personality and is incredibly knowledgeable on the area. It was really nice chatting with Thien as we took in the beauty of the area. She took us to spots where big group tours do not go and made sure we had the most authentic tour possible. We especially loved the coconut sweets stop, and the opportunity to make steamed rice paper with the local ladies. Thien went out of her way to provide us with recommendations for HCMC as well. Highly recommend, one of our most memorable parts of our trip and excellent value. Mekona Delta tour with the awesome Thien

Sabine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Thien)

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 …

Carolyn🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elise)

14 April 2025

Elise is a fantastic guide. She knows a lot about Saigon and also about whole Vietnam. Elise brought us to great places, we had a lovely Ban Mhi. She gives super recommendations for shopping, restaurants and bars. Elise also had lovely chats with our daughter and gave her great tips for teenagers.Wonderful, very helpful guide

nicolas.chaise

(About local Elise)

14 April 2025

Very pleasant trip with Elise. Having a local opens doors and makes everything easier. We recommend ✌️Super experience

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Spring or Hieu)

14 April 2025

Hieu was very knowledgeable and passionate throughout our tour. He adjusted the tour to meet our needs and preferences to maximise our experience. We enjoyed exploring District 6 including wet and flower markets and experiencing some great food (Bahn cuon) and different Vietnamese coffees. All in all a great experience.Fun and Informative Tour

jeanne.lee.198

(About local HUYEN)

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

Christoph🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Spring or Hieu)

13 April 2025

Greatest tour ever with many insights and getting to know the real life and history of the people, city and country. A very authentic and super flexible (he extended and per our wish and interests he adjusted the tour) and very friendly tour guide. We can highly recommend this tour and guide.Excellent Guide

Laura🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elise)

13 April 2025

We absolutely loved our evening with Elise! The entire experience was perfect. We highly recommend this tour with your small group, such an intimate experience. You will try food from stalls that you otherwise may not have! Elise is a beautiful person and generously shares local knowledge of the food and local culture from this wonderful city! It was a highlight of our trip to Vietnam! From our family to you, thank you Elise! X Amazing!!