Best Private Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Best Private Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

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Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), the former Saigon city, is located in the south of Vietnam and its urban area has over 9 million people. If you go with a local it is very easy to find your way around. The culture, lifestyle and the hidden gems will be included in your tours.

  • Motorcycle Tours of Highlights in Saigon

    The most populated city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City. After the Vietnam War, when the South lost the battle from the North of Vietnam in 1975, Saigon was renamed to Ho Chi Minh City. It got its name after the communist leader Ho Chi Minh. Locals still call it Saigon, especially the center of the city. With so many people around, the best way to discover its highlights is with the insights and tips from a local.

    Instead of hopping on one of the tour buses, hop on the back of the motorcyle of a private guide and experience the War Remnants museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, Diamon Plaza and many more highlights in this bustling city. Personalize your private tour in HCMC with a private guide 100% to your liking!

  • Local Vietnamese Street Food Tours

    Com Tam and Banh Mi food stalls can be found all over the city at literally every street corner, and locals eat this food at any given time of the day. Make sure you taste it at the stalls where you see many locals fussing around. Your private guide can take you to their favorite ones, where they usually dine themselves. You can learn a lot about the culture through its food.

    Some of the most common local dishes in Saigon City and Vietnam are Com Tam Moc, Banh Mi, Rice Paper Rolls, Pho, Bun or Banh Canh. Have no idea what they taste like? Choose one of our private food tours in Ho Chi Minh City. Your local guide can explain the ingredients and the cooking process. You can even book our home dinners and cooking classes to learn how to prepare a typical Vietnamese dish.

  • Culture and History Tours in HCMC

    We all love cities with history and Ho Chi Minh City has a bunch of well-kept stories to tell. HCMC takes you back to World War II with the war bitterness and glory of former Saigon. You can follow the footsteps of the Vietnamese soldiers escaping to Burma in the well preserved Cu Chi tunnels. Along with the tunnels, an absolute must see in Ho Chi Minh City is the War Remnants Museum. It's rich with photo stories narrating the history of the Vietnam war.

    Other interesting collections of art and history in Saigon are Fine Arts Museum, Vietnamese History Museum and FITO museum. If you visit them together with a local guide, everything becomes real and you can almost experience the history with their stories. They live there and are your closest point to reaching out and understanding the culture and history of this fascinating city.

  • Tours with Shopping in Saigon City

    Diamond Plaza, Saigon Centre and Vincom Centre Diamond Plaza are one of the most high-end places in Vietnam. There is a massive amount of clothes, electronics, jewellery and perfume shops around. You can even play a game of bowling or billiards as part of the personalized private tour! Saigon Centre and Vincom Centre also house some famous international and national brands, along with nice places to have a coffee or a bite to eat.

    Looking for something authentic? Our locals gave us insights on where to go. The major antique shopping street, Le Cong Kieu, in Saigon city is the place to be for original art objects. You can find literally everything here, such as Buddha images and statues, vintage money, vases and old electronics. Talk to your local guide for best tips and tricks about shopping in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Night Tours in vibrant Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

    There are many nightclubs and bars you can find in Ho Chi Minh City. Imagine how amazing it is to discover the best places for going out under the guidance of a local? He or she will be able to show you all the party hotspots of this massive city. You can either go on a nighttime tour to experience the city and its lights, or head for the night out just like the locals do it.

    Live tunes in the Acoustic Bar is one of the best experiences to have in Ho Chi Minh City if you are in for live music. Prefer amazing city views? Go with your private HCMC guide for the Alto Heli Lounge Bar on the 52nd floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower. If you are a culture junkie then go see a show at the Opera House, particularly the Hon Viet (the soul of Vietnam).

Private Tours in Ho Chi Minh City with a local

Ho Chi Minh City is wonderful with a local! From delicious food tastings and cooking classes to highlight tours and unique day trips, there are Withlocals tours in Ho Chi Minh City that are fantastic for you! With a welcoming local host at your side, you will see what makes Ho Chi Minh City so special; the local way! Whether you want to try the best street grub you can find or learn how to prepare the dish yourself, there are tours in Ho Chi Minh City that will please every taste bud! From Saigon Street Food Tour: the 10 Tastings to the local Vietnamese Cooking Class, you will not go hungry on a private tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Want to find out what it is like to live as a local? On a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City, discover the hidden secrets of the city and see how the locals spend their day. From A Night Out in Saigon With a local to Morning Saigon Motorbike tour with Breakfast, learn about the local culture and heritage on a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Have a blast on exhilarating day trips to give yourself a one of a kind experience on your private tour of Ho Chi Minh City. From The Only Authentic Cu Chi Tunnels tour With a local to Around Saigon, you will explore the plentiful ways to have a good time on a local tour of Ho Chi Minh City. With so many options to choose from, you will without a doubt find tours in Ho Chi Minh City that will excite you. A Withlocals guided tour is completely customizable and you can ask your local host to go to specific places should you wish!

What other travelers love about our local experts

stacey
About local
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.

Tony
About local
21 May 2025
A tour with all the flavours

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

Lyn
About local
11 May 2025
Authentic experience at our own pace

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 .

Rocio
About local
8 May 2025
Amazing tour!

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!