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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour | 3 hours

210 Reviews | Ho Chi Minh City
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Best of HCMC Private Tour
2 Adults x $105.04
$210.08
Approx Total
$210.08
Short Description: Discover the bustling streets of Saigon and its vibrant atmosphere on this private walking tour. Visit popular sites, delve into the fascinating history & experience a Vietnamese snack like locals do.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Vietnamese, English
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Tickets for War Remnants Museum included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Ho Chi Minh City from a unique perspective! Get to know Ho Chi Minh City on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Ho Chi Minh City at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Meeting points

Monument of the Venerable Monk Thich Quang Duc (At the intersection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street and Cach Mang Thang Tam Street. District 3).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

    See Saigon Opera House and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Ho Chi Minh City so unique

    1 hour

  • Central Post Office

    The Central Post Office is one of the oldest buildings in town, built around 1886-1891 that quickly became a significant symbol of the city. Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

    30 minutes

  • The Independence Palace

    Also known as the Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

    1 hour

  • War Remnants Museum

    Visit War Remnants Museum

    30 minutes

  • The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • War Remnants Museum (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • Antique Street (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • Ben Thanh Market (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • People's Committee Building (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

Free Cancellation

October 25100% refund
October 26No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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210 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 195 reviews with 5 stars

A Great Afternoon with Huyen.

Published on Jan, 2025

Huyen was a great host for a variety of sites in HCMC. She was able to change the itinerary on short notice and came up with some great finds that fit out time and our interests, and then we took off for an amazing afternoon. She would charm us regardless of where we toured, but we really liked her choices and her ability to have fun while helping us discover places in the city. She really helped us make a memorable afternoon.

Unforgettable tour of Ho Chi Minh City with a wonderful guide

Published on Jan, 2025

We had the most amazing day exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Huyen! She showed us all the city’s highlights, like the War Museum, the stunning church, and the historic post office, but also took us to hidden gems like an old opium factory we’d never have found on our own. Her deep knowledge, fascinating stories, and brilliant insights brought the city’s history and culture to life in such a meaningful way. On top of that, she had us laughing all day with her fantastic sense of humor. She even shared great tips, advice and restaurant recommendations for the rest of our trip. We couldn’t recommend her more—an absolute must for anyone visiting Vietnam!

Great tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Ted was a very nice ,professional, interesting and very knowledgeable guide. He was easy to understand and communicated well throughout.

Wonderful and Informative Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

I booked the tour with Huyen on 29 Dec but when I arrived in Saigon on 28 Dec I had problems with my driver bringing me to the hotel. I called Huyen who was in the middle of another tour but she was very helpful to speak to my driver to assist me resolve the journey to my hotel. It was water in the desert so our family is so grateful for the help. I have two children with special needs so during the tour on 29 Dec, Huyen was super accommodating to the situation and despite the special requirements, she was very patient and informative throughout the tour. It was a wonderful and informative tour, thanks to Huyen!

Fantastic from beginning to end...

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a wonderful morning learning about the sites and culture - could not recommend it more. Great stories and tidbits about buildings, sites, and historical events.

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