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Whatever your passion, there’s a private guide who’s perfect for you. Our Vietnam tour guides can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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35 Private Guides in Vietnam

HUYEN
Local Explorer
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(253 reviews)
Tu
The Enthusiastic and Friendly Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(78 reviews)
Jecky
More than a guide – your storyteller & local friend in Vietnam
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(135 reviews)
Thien
The Hip Storyteller
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(703 reviews)
Lien
Passionate about Art, Cuisine, Animals & Adventure
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(268 reviews)
Ted
The Funny Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(389 reviews)
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Quynh Anh (ANNE)
Fun Local Lady
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(123 reviews)
Ngoc Ruby
A happy and energetic Hanoian
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(279 reviews)
Phúc
Local Experts
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(110 reviews)
Jenny (Hoa)
The History Buff
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(53 reviews)
Mandy
Farm and cook in Hanoi
I speak: English
(111 reviews)
Lâm
A story-teller about soul and soil of Nha Trang
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(24 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Vietnam like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Vietnam

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    Quynh Anh (ANNE) & 7 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Hanoi: Street Food

    4.9
    775 reviews
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    Ngoc Ruby & 6 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hanoi

    4.9
    386 reviews
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    Ngoc Ruby & 2 other locals

    City Escape: Halong Bay Day Trip

    4.9
    713 reviews
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    Spring or Hieu & 2 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food

    4.9
    463 reviews
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    Trang Chu & Ngoc Ruby

    Off the Beaten Track in Hanoi: Nghia Tan Tour

    4.9
    178 reviews
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    Hoa & 2 other locals

    Family Friendly Hanoi City Tour

    4.9
    1006 reviews
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    Thien & 6 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

    4.9
    453 reviews
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    Jessica & 2 other locals

    Drinks & Bites in Hanoi Tour

    4.9
    139 reviews
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    Hoàng & 4 other locals

    Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City: Quân 6 Tour

    4.9
    309 reviews
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    Lâm & 2 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Nha Trang City Trip by car

    4.8
    39 reviews
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Elise
A Life Lover
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(347 reviews)
Hoàng
The Curious Creator: BJJ Explorer, Storytelling Photographer, Part-Time Crooner & Full-Time Cat Enthusiast
I speak: English
(3 reviews)
Spring or Hieu
Everything Vietnam from our Vietnamese perspective
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(139 reviews)
Bích Du
Teacher, Backpacker & Photographer
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(78 reviews)
Mai
Your Nha Trang local friend
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(2 reviews)
Tan
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(55 reviews)

10 tips from our private guides in Vietnam

Curated byTed, Mai and 33 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Vietnam!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

David
About local HUYEN
10 September 2025
Very interesting morning in Districts 5&6

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!

Alexandra (Alex)
About local Bích Du
4 September 2025
Taste adventure

We had a fantastic time exploring Hue and tasting 12 plus local dishes n drinks. Du was an experienced guide and shared her knowledge of the local area, food and Vietnam with us ☺️

Jessie
About local Bích Du
2 September 2025
Great resource for history and food

Du was just a great tour guide! We ran a little bit late, but she made it work to give us the 3 hour tour still. It was the perfect mixture of culture, history, and food. We told her we were looking for a cone hate for our cat to bring home and she went and got not one, but 3 to ensure we have one that will fit. Just extremely kind and willing to go above and beyond.

Vietnam Guides

We know that often, travelers end up in one of those already crowded tourist places while missing all the local fun.
On your journey abroad, the real magic happens when you step out of the touristic comfort zone and start thinking like a local!
Ever wondered where the locals live, eat or do their shopping? Withlocals give you the opportunity to explore Vietnam under the guidance of a local. The experience is personalized according to your preferences and is affordable!

Imagine how amazing would it be to meet a local guide who can:

  • 100% personalize your tour
  • Pick you up from airport or your hotel
  • Do all of the planning for your trip, including making reservations and travel arrangements
  • Offer you the possibility to enjoy a home cooked meal
  • Give you insights about Vietnam historical places
  • Show you the best places to eat in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or other cities
  • Teach you the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine
  • Show you the top attractions from a different perspective, as only a local knows
  • Give you a glimpse of Vietnamese local life
  • Introduce you to the vibrant nightlife of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City

Guides in Vietnam