Ho Chi Minh City Essential Highlights by Theme with Guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
nstead of following a fixed itinerary, this experience allows you to choose one theme when booking. Your local English-speaking guide will then take you to three carefully selected highlights based on that theme - from iconic landmarks to hidden local corners that most visitors miss.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Explore Ho Chi Minh City your way by choosing a theme that matches your interests from history and architecture to food and hidden local gems, guided by a friendly local expert.
What‘s Included
English-speaking local guide
Personal expenses
Tips - We recommend minimum amount of 5$ / guest to support local guide
Entrance tickets may be required depending on the stops included in your selected theme. However, most locations are free.
Options
History Essentials
History Essentials: Explore three landmarks (included a Museum) connected to Saigon’s modern wartime history and political transformation.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking
Religious & Spiritual Landmark
Religious & Spiritual Landmark: Explore three meaningful religious sites representing Buddhism, Catholicism, and local beliefs.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking
Different Meeting point: Meeting point at: Thien Hau Pagoda - 710 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường 11, Chợ Lớn, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Architecture & Colonial
Architecture & Colonial: Explore historic landmarks from Saigon’s French colonial era.
Duration: 3 hours
Walking
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
849matilden,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing authentic experience with Jennie and kien😁😁😁. I Can recommend🫶🫶
Very good
S5065BPjonasb,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very kind and Nice people👍🏻
Great experience with Lily and Daniel
Amalie B,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rally great experience with Lily and Daniel. They took great care of us and showed us some great local places and cafés. Big recommendation to taking a tour with the two
Fantastic fun local tour 5/5
frederiks894,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was in the end of our 1 month trip in Vietnam -from north to south. We have had many guides on different occasions, but oh boy was this trip great! Our guides Lily and Daniel where so energetic and motivated which made the tour a joy ride and time flew with it. They took us around hidden locations you would never find without a local guide. They where excellent in English and easy to talk to. If I could recommend one thing in SaiGon it would be this trip.
Fun activity for solo travellers to learn and experience a nuanced side of HCMC
tomfA2439IR,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travelling solo this was a really fun activity. jennie, lily, grey, victor, somi all brought a fun energy to the group and were able to answer loads of questions about HCM history and keep us laughing. Even though it was Tet holiday and more places were closed, they still managed to create a really engaging adventure :)
God og spænende aften!
livai2026,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we had a really good and eventful evening! exciting food and really nice guides! i was a little skeptical before we left but it was a really good experience! the guides made the experience 10/10
Amazing food tour
emiln524,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. Great spots and amazing guides. Our guides were: jennie, lily, tyson, harry, somi, anna, cici, an, grey, leonard, helen
Amazing tour to get to know the real Vietnamese people life & cultural
Connector38823545668,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning motorbike tour was an amazing way to experience Ho Chi Minh City like a local. Riding through the quiet early streets, feeling the fresh air, and watching the city slowly wake up was truly special. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel very safe throughout the ride.
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