Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Saigon’s railway village on this exhilarating sunrise photo tour. We capture life along the tracks as trains roll in from the north, photographing street traders, markets, railway workers and locals going about their daily life. This quiet part of the city, surprisingly close to the centre, is like a snapshot from bygone times, with narrow, sleepy alleyways, vintage coffeeshops and Saigonese showing their traditional smiles and hospitality. Along the way, we’ll work on composition techniques and use of various settings to take your images to the next level. Discover the real Saigon while learning the art of great street photography.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No Health Restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional Photographer Guide
Tips
Food & Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
We start at Saigon Railway Station, with an introduction to the tour, camera settings review and a look at how to create a picture story. Our first subject is the old steam locomotive parked at the station entrance, which stands as testament to the century-long history of Vietnam’s railway.
Options
Private Photography Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing photography tour of HCMC
AnupN152,
Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent two great days leaning from Eileen. Her eye for detail and composition is outstanding. Probably the most technical set of lessons for me and it’s been quite useful since then. We travelled around HCMC old city and the port areas early morning and late afternoon. Her photography techniques and her understanding of HCMC made the experience outstanding. Learnt to compose and control the camera better. Overall would recommend learning from her.
Very good!
kennet jeurel v,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00the tour was great! Paul teaches the best places to shoot and the camera settings as well. He also brings us to this hidden gem of a location nearby to take pictures of the locals. The tour is a definitely a must go for Camera enthusiasts!
A Photo trio through the Saigon Railway tracks
826dimz,
Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00an amazing trip through the camera to a country of wonderful people and unusual neighborhoods, from the time the residents wake up to the peak of traffic. Thanks Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour
Priceless memories
Experience149690,
Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t rate this tour or our guide Eileen highly enough. There were 2 sides to this tour. 1. We visited a very non-touristy area and experienced the real life of the city. It was magical. It’s worth the early start to catch the area waking up and the early morning light makes for some lovely photo opportunities. 2. Not having much experience in street phography, the help and tips provided throughout the tour really helped us improve our knowledge and skills. Eileen’s unfaltering enthusiasm for her art and her desire to help you achieve that 1 shot was infectious. Thank you for an unforgettable morning.
Excellent photo walk.
M3080CVgaryp,
Aug 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent photo walk with these guys. Large selection of choice, so you’ll find a tour for you. I did the Saigon Train tour. Very easy to book. Excellent communication all the way through. They set up a WhatsApp chat with my guide so I had direct access a few days ahead of the tour. The tour itself was excellent. It was in a location that I just wouldn’t have gone to on my own. Very authentic are of Saigon. The guide was local to the area, so was very knowledgeable as to where to go and what to look for. A very enjoyable four hours, taking pictures, drinking iced coffee and chatting about photography. I would highly recommend the company if you are looking to take some photos of authentic Vietnamese life, away from the typical tourist trail. I am super happy with the shots I got from the morning.
Photo Tour Saigon
abU311YI,
Apr 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrien was a great teacher, he showed me interesting places in the city that I probably wouldn't have seen on my own. He made a lot of effort even after the tour.
A real hi-light of our visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
EAvilev,
Feb 20, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Out tour guide Juan was wonderful. He is a skilled and charming young man, with great skills in photography. He took us to places we would have never found and I got some of the best photos I've captured in a long time.He helped make our trip to Vietnam and especially Ho Chi Minh City a wonderful experience. Juan even let my wife use one of his lenses on he her camera. That was "above and beyond" anything we would expect. And he was very patient with her in showing her how to use the lens and take advantage of some features on her camera. He is a very good teacher. I have no suggestions for improvement. I do not know how that morning could have been bett
The best thing I did to start my trip to Vietnam
CherylTyler,
Oct 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour and am so glad I did it at the beginning of my holiday as it meant that my photos from then on have improved. I learnt so much about getting the right shots and angles and even about using my own camera to better advantage. Highly recommend doing this tour. Juan Carlos was fantastic, very knowledgeable and a nice person who was happy to share what he knew. I would do it again.
Perfect photo tour
HiltonJLuke,
Mar 12, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My photo tour with Victor was superb. He promptly collected me from my hotel and we made our way to Saigon Train Station for coffee before the action started. Victor took the time to learn about my photography skills and style and what I was interested in getting out of this tour. We then made our way to the markets and back streets—here I got some of the best photos of my entire holiday in Vietnam. We then made our way for some train spotting and I was lucky to get about 8 train movements. The tour ended with a walk to breakfast (noodle soup was yummy!) and the best Vietnamese coffee I’ve had. I highly recommend this tour, and you’ll be well looked after if Victor is your guide. I had a fantastic time. 10/10.
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