Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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 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.

What‘s Included

Professional Photographer Guide

Tips

Food & Drinks

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Photography Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

If you love getting to the heart of a place, this is your tour!
sharonlR8883XX,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great tour! Got lots of shots and even a few keepers🙂. It was lovely to wander and immerse in the environment, and of course with us both Paul and myself being Aussie, there was much chatting. Paul gave me some good feedback on my images and particularly around shooting people. I struggle with feeling that I’m invading peoples personal space and don't have the confidence to get up close. A thoroughly enjoyable and productive morning!
How many discoveries
S5402OLalexism,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Discovering a family neighborhood, the eyes are sharpened thanks to Eileen who allowed me to better understand the photo and consider portraits. Such a railway experience by following the tracks and waiting to pass the trains
Amazing photography tour of HCMC
AnupN152,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spent 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
5.00
the 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
5.00
an 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
5.00
I 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
5.00
Excellent 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
5.00
Adrien 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
5.00
Out 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
5.00
I 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.

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