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9 Private Guides in Ho Chi Minh City

HUYEN
Local Explorer
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(253 reviews)
Ted
The Funny Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(389 reviews)
Tu
The Enthusiastic and Friendly Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(78 reviews)
Thien
The Hip Storyteller
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(704 reviews)
Spring or Hieu
Everything Vietnam from our Vietnamese perspective
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(139 reviews)
Tan
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(55 reviews)
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Jecky
More than a guide – your storyteller & local friend in Vietnam
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(135 reviews)
Hoàng
The Curious Creator: BJJ Explorer, Storytelling Photographer, Part-Time Crooner & Full-Time Cat Enthusiast
I speak: English
(3 reviews)
Elise
A Life Lover
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(347 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City

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    The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food

    4.9
    463 reviews
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

    4.9
    453 reviews
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    Off the Beaten Track in Ho Chi Minh City: Quân 6 Tour

    4.9
    309 reviews
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    Withlocals Your Way! - Ho Chi Minh City City Tour

    4.9
    1203 reviews
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    HUYEN & 4 other locals

    Full Coverage Ho Chi Minh City City Tour

    4.9
    1203 reviews
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    Thien

    Say Cheese! Saigon's Photography Walking Tour

    5.0
    134 reviews
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    Local Vietnamese Cooking Class

    5.0
    347 reviews
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    Tan

    Cu Chi Tunnels Visit with Cooking Class included

    4.9
    55 reviews
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    Creative Handmade Jewelry Workshop

    5.0
    704 reviews
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    Spring Roll Cooking Class

    5.0
    347 reviews
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10 tips from our private guides in Ho Chi Minh City

Curated byElise, Hoàng and 7 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 Ho Chi Minh City!

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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!

Adam
About local HUYEN
2 September 2025
Tailor made tour

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.

Amy
About local Elise
1 September 2025
Highly recommend

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.

Private Guides in Ho Chi Minh City

You are visiting a new city and all the streets seem unfamiliar yet exciting, but you have no clue where to start exploring. Often, you find yourself ending up in one of those already crowded touristic places, while missing out on a whole lot of fun that is going on a few streets down the block. Recognizable? Touristic places like to sell the idea of being authentic, but mostly, they are all providing you with the same experience. 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 gives you the opportunity to explore Ho Chi Minh City under the guidance of a local.

Why go for Private Guides in Ho Chi Minh City?

How amazing would it be to meet a real expert who can:

  • Take you on a thrilling scooter tour through the busy traffic of Ho Chi Minh City
  • Show you the most beautiful pagodas in the Ho Chi Minh City area
  • Take you along on a great night out in the best clubs of HCMC

  • Teach you how to prepare Pho with real local ingredients
  • Show you the best places to go to in the Cai Be flower market
  • Provide you with some safety by picking you up from the airport and bringing you to your hotel

Guides in Ho Chi Minh City