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9 Private Guides in Ho Chi Minh City

Jecky
More than a guide – your storyteller & local friend in Vietnam
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(134 reviews)
Spring or Hieu
Everything Vietnam from our Vietnamese perspective
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(134 reviews)
Thien
The Hip Storyteller
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(693 reviews)
Tu
The Enthusiastic and Friendly Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(78 reviews)
HUYEN
Local Explorer
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(245 reviews)
Hoàng
The Curious Creator: BJJ Explorer, Storytelling Photographer, Part-Time Crooner & Full-Time Cat Enthusiast
I speak: English
(2 reviews)
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Elise
A Life Lover
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(344 reviews)
Tan
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(55 reviews)
Ted
The Funny Local
I speak: English • Tiếng Việt
(386 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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    Spring or Hieu & 2 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Ho Chi Minh City: Street Food

    4.9
    457 reviews
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    Ted & 6 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

    4.9
    448 reviews
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    Hoàng & 4 other locals

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

    4.9
    304 reviews
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    Elise & 4 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Ho Chi Minh City City Tour

    4.9
    1177 reviews
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    Spring or Hieu & 4 other locals

    Full Coverage Ho Chi Minh City City Tour

    4.9
    1177 reviews
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    Thien

    Say Cheese! Saigon's Photography Walking Tour

    5.0
    133 reviews
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    Elise

    Local Vietnamese Cooking Class

    5.0
    344 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
    693 reviews
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    Spring Roll Cooking Class

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

Curated byThien, Tu 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

Caroline
About local Spring or Hieu
29 July 2025
Fun, interesting time!

Spring was lots of fun, she was so helpful explaining everything. We enjoyed our walk around all the local back alleys meeting locals along the way. The food was so varied and interesting. My husband enjoyed the stuffed snails but the highlight for me was the avocado ice cream. I would highly recommend Spring.

Divya
About local Thien
25 July 2025
Ho Chi Minh with a twist

Thien was interesting, fun and intellectual. I found her to be great with conversation and her passion for her country and culture was the highlight of the tour. Definitely recommend

Inmaculada
About local Thien
24 July 2025
A lot to discover in Saigon

Thien had been a very good guide, we visited the third district, the 10th and part of Cholon. She had explain me a lot of things and I learned many things about the city, from a diferent point of view. I hardly recommend her if you visit Saigon

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