Tours & Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

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Join us as we meander through the lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City, exploring the iconic landmarks that define the city's rich history. From the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office to the vibrant chaos of the oldest wet market, each step will immerse you in the unique blend of tradition and modernity that is quintessentially Saigon.

We'll navigate through hidden alleys and bustling markets, offering glimpses into the daily life of locals. Whether it's the aroma of street food wafting through the air or the sounds of honking motorbikes, this guided walking tour promises to capture the true essence of Ho Chi Minh City.

At schedule, we will meet outside Bitexco Financial Tower - entrance to the Saigon Skydeck which is opposite to Như Lan Bakery
 
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with us.

• Bitexco Financial Tower
• Saigon River Untold Tales
• Visit the city's trendy cafés
• Nguyen Hue Walking Street
• Government City Hall
• Saigon Opera House
• Former CIA Building
• Central Post Office
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Central Book Street

This guided walking tour is a great way to learn about Vietnamese culture and to discover the city’s colorful history, from the founding of the city, through the French colonization and the time of the Vietnam war up until the 21st century, plus the best kept secrets and hidden gems.

We highly recommend joining this tour upon your arrival in town. As a special treat, right after you sign up we’ll send you a blog link with local recommendations for food, activities, rooftop bars, etc.

Don't miss this free tour to take with you a great memory from Ho Chi Minh City 😉

Welcome to Saigon! 

Join us on this walking tour while strolling to significant landmarks and hidden spots that every first-time visitor to Saigon (or even Vietnam) needs to know. 

You’ll gain a better understanding of the city and the country through diving deep into local cultures and stories known only to the locals. But we don’t stop there; go beyond the standard narratives by sharing contemporary insights, and observations to provide you with a well-rounded perspective. 

Here are the places we’ll visit on this tour: 

🍃Former Manufacturer of Opium 

🏛️ Saigon Opera House 

🗽 Ho Chi Minh Statue 

🕵️ The Secret CIA Building 

☕ Cong Coffee 

📮 Saigon Post Office 

⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral 

🏰 Independence Palace 

We highly recommend joining this tour upon your arrival in town. As a special treat, at the tour’s conclusion, we’ll send you a PDF packed with local recommendations for food, activities, rooftop bars, etc. 

Don’t miss out on this exhilarating journey through Saigon’s past, present, and future! Book now for an unforgettable experience! 🎉 

Meeting point: 74 Hai Ba Trung Str., (The Manufacture Courtyard Gate) Our guides are recognized with a blue paper fan, passcode: Momo 

The free tour of Ho Chi Minh City is the perfect way to get to know the Vietnamese city. We'll see the most iconic buildings with an English-speaking guide.

Start Your Free Saigon Adventure!
Are you ready to explore the heart of Saigon without spending a dime? Join our Free Walking Tour of Saigon, where history, culture, and street food come together to create an unforgettable experience. Book your spot now and embark on an adventure that will leave you with incredible memories!

A Journey Full of Stories and Surprises
Picture this: You arrive in Saigon, eager to explore but overwhelmed by the countless landmarks and bustling streets. Where should you go? What’s worth seeing? How can you experience the city's authentic culture without joining overpriced, crowded tours?

That’s where we come in. As you walk down the lively Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the scent of Vietnamese coffee drifts through the air. You hear the echoes of the past as we stand before the CIA Building, a site of historical significance. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, we take you underground into a Secret Weapon Bunker, revealing a hidden chapter of Saigon’s history.

Our tour is not just about seeing the sights—it’s about feeling the heartbeat of the city. Whether you’re sipping on Salted Coffee or standing in front of the Opera House, every stop holds a story waiting to be told.

Why Is This Tour Special?
This is the only walking tour on GuruWalk that takes you to the Secret Weapon Bunker, a hidden historical site filled with stories from the Vietnam War.

·       There’s no financial pressure: You’re not required to pay upfront. Tips are optional, based on your satisfaction (usually €10–50).

·       It’s exclusive: Each tour is limited to 10 participants to ensure privacy and quality.

·       It’s born from passion: Created by locals who want visitors to experience the best of Saigon without breaking the bank.

·       Unmatched value: Similar tours typically cost $30–$50 on platforms like Tripadvisor, Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook. However, with our free walking tour, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience at no upfront cost.

Explore 12 Amazing Landmarks

1️⃣ Bitexco Financial Tower (outside)

2️⃣ Nguyen Hue Walking Street (inside)

3️⃣ Cà Phê Apartment (inside) – A hidden gem of Vietnamese coffee culture.

4️⃣ Cà Phê Muối Chú Long (inside) – Famous for its Salted Coffee.

5️⃣ City Hall (outside)

6️⃣ Ho Chi Minh Statue (outside)

7️⃣ Opera House (outside)

8️⃣ CIA Building (outside) – The rooftop of the famous 1975 evacuation photo.

9️⃣ Notre Dame Cathedral (outside)

🔟 Book Street (inside) – A paradise for book lovers.

1️⃣1️⃣ Saigon Central Post Office (inside) – A stunning 19th-century French colonial post office with remarkable architecture and a fascinating history, designed by Alfred Foulhoux. A great place to take photos, admire the historic interior, and even send a postcard home!

1️⃣2️⃣ Independence Palace (outside)

1️⃣3️⃣ Secret Weapon Bunker (inside) – A hidden wartime site, reached by a short GrabCar ride (20,000 VND contribution per guest).

The tour ends at the Secret Weapon Bunker, where you’ll uncover hidden tunnels and learn about their role in the Vietnam War.

Don't Miss Out on Experiencing Saigon Like a Local!
Nearly 1,000 travelers have joined our tour, with many leaving 5-star reviews. We've built a vibrant community of explorers who love our personal touch. The best part? There’s no upfront cost—you tip only if you love the experience!

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🕒 Tours available daily – limited spaces!
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Explore Saigon your way – completely free! See you soon!

Saigon's food scene is renowned for its diversity and flavors, reflecting the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam. Exploring the city's streets, tasting dishes from different regions, and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere would be an unforgettable adventure. this evening food walking tour with me when most of the street vendors open for business. You will taste cuisine from North, Central, and South Vietnam.

Get picked up at the meeting point, and then we leave the tourist area behind and walk to the local area. Start your food adventure in the non-tourist district.

I designed the tour with many dishes with small bites. You can order as much as you want, and if you feel full, you can skip some food stops on the tour. However, you can watch how vendors make the dishes and take pictures. Most of the food stops, and we will share meals to eat together.

Here is the highlight of what you will do with me:
Thirteen tastings of authentic, delicious street food in the local area.

This is our food tastings:
 
- Beef wrapped in betel leaf( cost 2$ USD)

- White Sponge Cake and Banana Cake 1$  USD

- Grilled Sticky Rice and grilled Banana with Coconut Milk 1$  USD

- Vietnamese Pancake  (  cost 1$ USD)

- Vietnamese Grilled Pizza  1$  USD

- Fried Rice Cake With ShreddedPapayal 1$ USD

- Sugar Cane Juice 0,5$ USD

- Food Challenge ( snails grilled with pepper, or balut) 2$ USD
 
- Sticky rice ( cost 1$ USD)

- Stick rice wine  0,5$

- 4 coconut cracker flavors  0,5$

- Coconut Ice Cream ( cost 0,5$ USD)

 

We will also explore hidden gems and local sites that are off the beaten path:

- Oldest Aparments
- Sencond Hand Market
- Cambodian Neighborhood
- The Maze of Alleys
- Biggest flower market and wet market.
 

Note:

Food and drinks are not included. On average, it costs around $7 USD per person, but if you eat a lot, it could be up to $15 USD per person—this depends entirely on your preferences. Please bring extra cash in Vietnamese Dong to pay local vendors directly, as they only accept Dong. Thank you
 
- We might have to skip some dishes if the vendors are not open the food stalls on that day.  

Hop on the back of our motorbikes like the locals. We will take you through various districts to witness the city's shift from downtown areas to vibrant local neighborhoods, exploring bustling outdoor markets and winding alleyways. This experience offers not only a glimpse into the city's history but also an opportunity to taste local drinks and cuisine while engaging in discussions about Vietnamese culture
 
Here is the highlight of what you will do with us.

1. Notre Dame Cathedral.

2. Saigon Central Post Office.

3. The Independence Palace. (visiting outside)

4.  The Burning Monk Memorial

5. A Secret Weapon Cellar

6. Drinking Coffee At Spy House ( cost 1,5$)

7. Flower Market and Cambodia Wet Market.

8. Trying A Delicacy Dish. ( cost 1,5$)

9. Visiting Oldest Temple, And China Town.

10. Saigon Rivers With Amazing Views


This is itinerary:

1. We provide a deep dive into the history of some of Saigon’s most famous locations with historical photos through the whole story behind such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Independent Palace, and The Burning Monk.

2. Next locations, discover some local points that are off the beaten path. Catching your breath by drinking a cup of Vietnamese coffee. This coffee place is known as Spy House of VC with Weapon Bunkers, with a secret experience to go down the tunnel to the third floor

3. Visiting flower and outdoor markets, you will learn some Vietnamese words for fun to practice bargaining prices with vendors and sample some fruits (morning slot) and local drinks - sugar cane juice. For the food menu, you will choose broken rice with BBQ pork or noodle soup

4. In Chinatown, you will be blessed with one of the oldest and most fascinating TEMPLES and zipping around through the buzzing Silk Street and Lanterns Street of this colorful, incredible Chinatown.


NOTE:  I want to confirm that the tour is by SCOOTER, not walking. The tour lasts 4 hours, not including food and coffee as stated in my description. I can pick you up at your hotel address in central districts 1,3, or 4. Other local districts, you will meet us at the meeting place, Saigon Opera House.

Because this tour is  by SCOOTER , so we will have 2 options for you:

First option: The rented scooter fee is 7$ USD = 180k per scooter, you drive it by yourself. If you prefer to ride a scooter yourself, you must have a valid international scooter/motorbike license. Additionally, you will be responsible for your own safety and any accidents that may occur during the tour. After the tour 4 hours, if you don't want to return the scooter, you can keep it as long as in 24 hours. Or you can rent your own scooter and join the tour with us. 
 
Second option: We will be your drivers & tour guides, you will sit behind our scooters, each tour guide will drive each guest, including the insurance accident. This option is a private tour, so I can even conduct the tour with 1 guest.

(if you can not do the first option, you can consider choosing second option or choose other walking tours if you feel it inconvenient)