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Ho Chi Minh Walking Tour: Hidden Gems
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Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s hidden gems, savor authentic Vietnamese coffee, and delve into history at Reunification Hall and War Remnants Museum.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s hidden gems, savor authentic Vietnamese coffee, and delve into history at Reunification Hall and War Remnants Museum.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bitexco Financial Tower - Join the guide at the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower for a half-day tour. Begin with a leisurely walk to Saigon’s colonial quarter, observing the daily life scenes along the way.
- Saigon River - Discover fresh perspectives on the historic city, revealing untold stories from its…
- Bitexco Financial Tower - Join the guide at the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower for a half-day tour. Begin with a leisurely walk to Saigon’s colonial quarter, observing the daily life scenes along the way.
- Saigon River - Discover fresh perspectives on the historic city, revealing untold stories from its founding in the late 17th century to the French arrival. Pause to enjoy the atmosphere at some of the city’s stylish cafés.
- Nguyen Hue Street - The café apartment at 42 Nguyễn Huệ St. is filled with trendy spots to relax, meet friends, socialize, go on a date, or work. Whether you’re into photography or want to share stunning holiday moments on social media, Building No. 42 is a must-visit.
- Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) - Appreciate the stunning architecture of the Opera House, the Continental Hotel - Saigon’s first hotel, and the Caravelle Hotel.
- People’s Committee Building - The President Ho Chi Minh Statue is situated in front of Saigon’s People’s Committee Building on Nguyen Hue walking street.
- Pittman Apartments - In 1975, photojournalist Hubert van Es, working for UPI, captured a famous photo of U.S. government employees evacuating the city by helicopter during the Fall of Saigon, the final major battle of the Vietnam War.
- Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral - Notre Dame Cathedral in Vietnam is celebrated as one of the world’s 19 most magnificent cathedrals, the sole representative from Southeast Asia.
- Central Post Office - Explore some of the finest examples of French colonial architecture, represented by Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
Notre Dame Cathedral was constructed between 1877 and 1883, with stones entirely imported from France.
Adjacent to the cathedral is the Central Post Office, completed in 1891. It is another excellent example of French architecture and is Vietnam’s largest post office.
- Ho Chi Minh City’s Book Street - Visitors can discover a wide range of books, from literature, politics, and society to science, culture, and foreign languages; comics, novels, and countless other genres. If you’re searching for a book and can’t find it elsewhere, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is definitely worth a visit.
What's Included
- Local expert, fluent in English
- Tips-only walking tour
- Local expert, fluent in English
- Tips-only walking tour
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own might result in missing out on its rich history and culture. Join this walking tour to truly experience the vibrant city, from its iconic landmarks to hidden gems. A passionate local guide will share unique insights and personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the city.
- Discover the city’s highlights in…
Exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own might result in missing out on its rich history and culture. Join this walking tour to truly experience the vibrant city, from its iconic landmarks to hidden gems. A passionate local guide will share unique insights and personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the city.
- Discover the city’s highlights in just 3 hours
- Experience the city through a local’s eyes
- Visit the best hidden cafes and apartments
- Uncover hidden gems off the tourist trail
Location
Bitexco Financial Tower
Đường Hải Triều
Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(146 Ratings)
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Gina_p
Nov 7, 2025
Great walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Son - I highly recommend this tour! Son was a friendly and very informative guide! I especially enjoyed the the hidden coffee bar. After the tour my friends, inspired by the history we learned decided to have Five O' Clock Follies of our own on the rooftop of The Rex Hotel.
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Cynthia8889
Nov 6, 2025
Excellent tour - We did this tour on our first day in Saigon and it was the perfect way to start our trip!
Our guide Joseph was excellent - he was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had some very interesting discussions and he took the time to answer all our questions. I recommend this walking tour if you’re in Saigon!
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Jackiec3764
Nov 4, 2025
Fabulous touring - Joseph was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable with a great personality. The walk went beyond the scheduled time, however it did not feel like it.
Joseph took us to many landmarks and gave us great insights to the culture of Saigon. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour.
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Amy
Nov 3, 2025
Ho Chi Minh walking tour - Jayden was a great guide. He knew lots of spots that we would have never found ourselves, like the coffee apartments and book street. He was able to share lots of information about the history of Vietnam and was very patient answering all of our questions and taking photos of us.
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Cassandra_s
Nov 1, 2025
Great way to understand... - Great way to understand the history of the country and its impact on the city. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable.
Must do it in Ho Chi Minh.
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Patrick
Oct 31, 2025
Informative city tour with secret location - Had a great lead with Mike.
You can learn a lot about the history of the city and the country in a short time. Ideal excursion to quickly get to know the city and also discover secret spots.
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Oscardog16
Oct 23, 2025
Well constructed tour. - Our guide Joseph had so much information to impart. And it was presented in a very understandable fashion. We left with a better understanding about the division of Vietnam and the civil war thereafter. Our walk through the area inhabited by local people was very interesting. We passed a house that had 28 extended family members living within. Land in this area was donated to people fleeing from North Vietnam. There were only 3 of us on the tour and we were not rushed through. We were seated under trees to listen to information about the history of the area or local customs. We had plenty of breaks for rest and taking photos. We highly recommend this tour.
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Michelafa3691rg
Oct 19, 2025
Amazing walking tour - Friendly, knowledgeable and he also introduced us to some hidden places. He was also considerate about how we felt (tired and hot).
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Billgu2000
Oct 19, 2025
Informative, convenient, well thought. - Tour is very informative tour. Joseph is passionate about the history and culture of his city. He wants to show us the best of his city. We had a wonderful time with him.
Bill
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Anneck6606zt
Oct 18, 2025
Really enjoyed it - Nhat was Very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to , enjoyed the visit to my house coffee house , very cool place , a lot of history in a small radius , would recommend
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