Private Tour

Layover Tour in Ho Chi Minh

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

On this guided PRIVATE tour you’ll experience Vietnam’s rich tapestry of history, culture and lifestyles with a local guide. We’ll venture to ‘every corner’ of Ho Chi Minh City, soaking up the city’s iconic French colonial architecture and its bustling local markets.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Lunch (Vietnamese Set Menu)

Private Round-Trip Airport Transfer

Bottled water

All Entrance Fees

Gratuities to Tour Guide & Driver

Personal Expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Let’s Embark On This Adventure! Set out for a delightful stroll through the vibrant Ho Thi Ky Flower Market(opens in a new tab), the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. While wandering through its narrow, winding streets, you will experience the bustling daily life of local traders and be captivated by the fragrant scents and brilliant array of colours. After soaking in the market’s charm, continue your adventure by exploring Saigon’s Chinatown.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Ba Thien Hau Temple

Step into Cho Lon, a bustling Chinatown with a rich history dating back to the late 1700s. This vibrant neighbourhood was founded by the Hoa people, an ethnic Chinese community, and is home to the stunning Thien Hau Temple. Adorned with intricate carvings, Thien Hau is considered one of the most beautiful temples in the area. Next, venture to the War Remnants Museum.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Ho Chi Minh City Layover Tour with Airport Transfers

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Layover Ho Chi Minh City experience
SandraChrista,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the initial booking and to the very end of our tour and back at airport, it was a professional, friendly and amazing experience. Communication with Giang the owner/founder of Maiko Tours was exceptional. Our tour guide on the day, Tan Le (David), was next level professional, informative and knowledgeable imparting so much on Vietnam’s history, culture and day to day life. The tour itself packed so much of HCM City and Saigon city centre’s famous and interesting landmarks. We began with the market, the tour included the War Remnants Museum (very moving and emotional experience), “The White House” where the first Vietnamese President resided, the Great Post Office, Book Street, a temple and much more along the way. It was a relief to have a driver and Tan (the guide). While Tan accompanied us at all the stops, the driver kept the car cool the entire duration, this was much needed and appreciated due to the heat and 96% humidity!! We had a great Vietnamese coffee with coconut milk and ice cream in an air-conditioned cafe for morning tea. After a few more stops, a lovely lunch was provided at an a/c’d restaurant of course, providing a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere to discuss the tour to-date. 8 hours we found was long enough particularly due to the weather conditions. We were never rushed to move on to the next stop, the pace was at our leisure. Although we had booked for 9 hours, Giang, without any hesitation refunded the additional hour we didn’t take. A huge thank you to Giang, Tan and the team. We would have no hesitation in recommending Maiko Tours to our friends based on today’s experience.
Great intro to HCMC
U9919JBmiguelc,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hine was an amazing guide. The trip was very smooth and everything was taken care of with an itinerary to interesting places and room for little additions based on preference. Definitely recommend
Terrific overview of Ho Chi Minh City
catherinejanecook,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked this day tour a few days before arrival. Giang, the owner was very responsive and organised the day, including an early pickup for us. The tour was great, giving us a good overview of the city, something impossible to do without a guide and driver in one day. Our guide, Hine, was knowledgeable and friendly. We’d highly recommend the experience.
Excellent layover/transit tour!
jeremyw482,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely excellent tour with our guide Tan. Super smooth pick-up from the airport and nice friendly driver. Our guide Tan, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went to many interesting sights, and the war museum had the biggest impact. It’s confronting but a must to visit. An excellent Vietnamese lunch was also included.
A stress-free layover tour
386deed,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mr Gian Vu kindly arranged this layover tour on my request, communication and payment was seamless throughout. We had little time for our layover but big ambitions to soak in as much as we could of HCMC - Harry, our personal guide, was the perfect match and our driver Mr Long was a safe pair of hands as he navigated us from one place to another. Both my husband and I really admired Harry's energy and his wealth of knowledge was truly incredible. In just a few hours he gave us so much information but also created a desire for us to return again, not just to Vietnam but to your company to benefit from Harry's knowledge again - we had always planned on coming to spend a few weeks in Vietnam, and thanks to him we now know how we want to balance that time. Again, our sincere thanks to Harry and Mr Long. They were a good pair and we felt well looked after in their company and look forward to their services again on our next visit.
Top Choice
andrewdT2608UD,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great day with Harry our guide and our very good driver. Nothing was to much trouble had some alterations made in the day but both guys accommodated us. Nice lunch provided and a very informative day. Many Thanks
Amazing insightful tour of Ho Chi Minh
Alastair C,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour for those wanting a taste of Ho Chi Minh city, from historical museums to the bustling street markets. Harry as a guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and tweaked the experience to fit my schedule and interests. Will be recommending to friends, family and anyone else that has a short time in vietnam.
Amazing and highly recommended!!
Global04235560017,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing experience with! Everything was so well-organized — from the bookings to local experiences. The team was super helpful, always available for queries, and made the entire trip completely stress-free. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a smooth and memorable travel experience! Giang was super helpful not just with itinerary, but helped us with any and every question we had about Vietnam. A special shoutout to our tour guide, Tan , who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip even more enjoyable with great insights and local tips.
Great experience
ajeeshk2025,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice service. They know where tourists will not be ripped off and good places to eat. I went on a one day tour of Ho Chi Minh during my transit and was very apprehensive initially. But the guide was really good and accomodating. Highly recommend for tourists.
Saigon in a day
petesR7740VZ,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour fitted my expectations. A friendly and very knowledgeable guide, Mr Vinh, introduced me to various interesting sights as per the itinerary. Our driver looked after us in the hectic traffic. Organised somewhat last minute it worked out well with a pick-up and drop-off at the airport.