Sundown in the Colony Photo Tour: Experience the vibrant evening scene and architecture

Immerse yourself in the vibrant evening scene and architecture of the Colony in Saigon. Capture moody and atmospheric photographs that tell the stories of this tightly-knitted community.

Duration: 4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings - We start out exploring the fascinating apartment blocks that lie at the centre of the area. Venturing up several of the stairwells, we capture unique shots of life in this vintage accommodation. We’ll be looking at how to use leading lines, angles and moments of sudden movement to shoot geometric, urban…
What's Included
  • Professional Photographer / Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The compact arrangement of residential buildings, combined with lively evening markets and food vendors, conjures up a vivid ambiance. As twilight approaches, the advancing dusk envelops the balconies of the post-war architectural structures, offering a playful mix of light, darkness, and visual patterns. Your captured images will possess a brooding and…

Location
Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartment Buildings
Ward 1, District 3
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A532ljemmah
Apr 23, 2025
The best experience! - I had the best time on the photo tour in Saigon—and a huge part of that was thanks to my incredible guide, Eileen. She didn’t just take us from place to place, she really encouraged us to see what was happening around us. The everyday moments—people hanging out washing, eating their dinner on the street, hustling to make a living—suddenly felt full of stories and character. Eileen also helped me think more intentionally about how I shoot. I learned so much about using movement in a deliberate way and how to tell a story through a single frame. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and I left the tour feeling completely inspired, both as a photographer and a traveller. If you’re interested in street photography, don’t miss this!
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Dominic
Dec 31, 2024
A fantastic time in a part of Saigon not usually seen - I did the Sundown in the Colony tour with Eileen. Eileen was very kind and personable and had great tips, would recommend to anybody wanting to see the real Saigon!
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Ferhuelgas
Dec 3, 2024
An Immersive Memorable Photography Experience in Ho Chi Minh City - I had an unforgettable experience with the “Sunset in the Colony” tour by Vietnam in Focus, guided by the incredible Billy (William). This tour was a true immersion into the vibrant streets of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), offering a rare opportunity to capture the essence of local life through street photography. Billy was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, patient, and passionate. His photography tips and suggestions elevated my shots, and his insights into the area added depth to the experience. Walking through an old neighborhood, the market, and hidden streets allowed me to observe and photograph the daily lives of locals in a way that felt authentic and enriching. The organization and communication from Vietnam in Focus were excellent, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. This tour exceeded my expectations in every way and is a must for anyone looking to explore Ho Chi Minh City through a photographer’s lens. Highly recommended!
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Johnsd9132xj
Jan 22, 2024
A fascinating insight into the daily lives of the people who live in 'The Colony', Saigon. - This tour gave us a fascinating insight into the people and their livelihoods of a Saigon neighbourhood known as 'The Colony'. It's an incredibly atmospheric location with its fading apartment blocks and its lively street scene. We felt very lucky to be able to capture the daily lives of the people who live there. Our guide, Eileen, was very friendly and attentive and her local knowledge was invaluable. We came away from the day with some incredible memories and some images that we are very happy with! Communication with Vietnam in Focus was very easy and they responded to our questions quickly and very helpfully.
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Dalias23
Aug 18, 2023
Excellent Saigon photography tour - My wife and I enjoyed our tour with Adrien to the Cholon district of Saigon. Adrien was an excellent guide - very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Saigon, and helpful with my street photography. Unfortunately it rained for most of the time, but we enjoyed visiting and photographing the apartment blocks and temples, and have numerous nice images from our tour. Vietnam In Focus were excellent to deal with, and communicated very well.
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Maynard242
Jul 16, 2022
Great Photo Tour - The guide, Paul, was great and the Colony was full of life and colors. Wonderful for street photography with many alleyways and friendly folks. At the end there are also two markets (flowers and food).
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From $79
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).