Private Tour
Ho Chi Minh: PRIVATE Off the Beaten Track Tour with a Local
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Ready to experience a side of Ho Chi Minh like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Quân 6!
If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Ho Chi Minh? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Ba Chien Hau pagoda and Binh Tay market, and more that let the true form of the city shine!
Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
PRIVATE TOUR: only you & your local guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private Local Guide
Private Tour - only you and your local
Sustainable Carbon Neutral Experience
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What To Expect
Ben Thanh Market
Done with the main highlights of Ho Chi Minh City? Check out the Quân 6. Explore a lesser-known part of the city that will give you a more authentic feel of Ho Chi Minh City. Check out Binh Tay market and more!
Let a local expert in the area you’ll visit show you their Ho Chi Minh City from a different perspective - away from the tourist traps. See street art, cultural hot spots, local vendors, hangout spots, and historical gems, and embrace the vibe!
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PRIVATE TOUR
Reviews
116 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An eye-opening venture to local Vietnam hidden gems, a memorable experience- book it!
sivyting,
May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hieu was an amazing tour guide, he speaks fluent English, quite knowledgeable about the culture, history of Vietnam as we ventured along the 'Off-The-Beaten-Track Tour'. All the spots we stopped at were lovely choices, good food, excellent coffee, interesting museum off the local apartments side. The experience was a 10/10 - a great way to feel like you're a part of the locals when you get to see the very places they live in/around. (Also, felt very safe during the tour so no need to worry)
Kind, flexible and patient.
hilde02,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jecky guided us by public coach to "China Town" in Ho Chi Minh. He was prompt in time waiting for us and asked if we had special wishes. We are not the youngest people anymore so we told him not to long walks. He showed us interesting pagoda's and wanted to bring us to the flowermarket what we didn't do because we were very tired and were not yet used to the high temperatures. Jecky was kind, flexible and patient. Thank you Jecky
A local perspective.
scottsV5250RX,
Feb 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fun and interesting day with The. She showed us a side of Saigon we never would have discovered on our own. We focused on markets and temples in Chinatown. She is so sweet and happily shares information about her city. Thank you The!
Huyen is awesome!
Elizabeth O,
Jan 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an exhilarating and beautiful morning! Huyen was a terrific guide who was fun to talk to. She took me on the local buses and we walked a lot. I have been very scared crossing the streets in Ho Chi Minh City but with Huyen I felt safe. She answered all of my questions about life in Vietnam, like the health care system. We went to a huge market and she helped me buy a few snacks and coffee. Then we stopped and had banh mi and then to a fascinating temple. She also took some great pictures of me!
A must do in Saigon
Mage cph,
Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Hieu for a great tour and for sharing your culture and the Vietnam history with us. I Can really recommend this tour and I think it is a must do in Saigon!
Hidden Ho Chi Minh with Hieu
TravelAsiaWithEase,
Jan 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Hieu who took us to far-flung districts away from the usual tourist places. The second oldest coffee shop where we learned how to make traditional coffee was really special. And, the communist apartment blocks were interesting. Hieu was knowledgeable, friendly and really took joy is showing us his city. He even gave us suggestions for a delightful lunch spot and places to visit after leaving him. Highly recommend booking this tour!
A fantastic tour in Saigon
mikaelo434,
Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour with Hieu, "off the beaten track in Sigon". We have been on lots of tours in different countries and cities. As we told Hieu, he is the most professional and personal guide we have ever had. He took us to places in Saigon we would never had found. He also suggested other things to see and do in Saigon. I can really recommend this tour.
Definitely off the beaten track
Wayne T,
Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Jerky our tour guide definitely took us off the beaten track, firstly we took the local bus to Chinatown. From there we walked the streets to be amongst the locals, selling all sorts of wares and to visit a very old temple. Highly recommended
TRULY LOCAL EXPERIENCE
F6640XSmatthewf,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want the local experience and knowledge of someone from Saigon than Thien is the best choice. She is happy to speak about everything in Vietnam life , culture and history and all the while having a laugh and fun. Couldn't recommend highly enough
Super Tour
D5489JPsabrinag,
Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour in Chinatown with Thien was a wonderful experience. First of all she is very nice and she provided us with a lot of info about Vietnam's war also based on the experience of her own family. We went on a local bus and then we went through the market and the streets of Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh. While walking Thien explained everything we saw and also let us visit two famous temples. We recommend this tour to all those interested in going beyond touristic places and like to go deeply in Vietnam's culture.
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