Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Free Walking Tour

4.8 (253 reviews) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers

Overview

Seeing Ho Chi Minh city’s sights by yourself may mean only skating over the city's history and culture. Delve deeper on this walking tour to gain the real excitement this vibrant city has to offer from the must-see sights to the off-the-beaten-path locations, you'll explore the city through the eyes of a passionate local guide who can't wait to share their unique insights and personal stories.

Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
Experience the city from a local’s perspective
Visit the best hidden cafes apartment in the city
Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths

Options

Tip-Based (20–50USD PP)

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Suggested tip: 20–50US$ PP

Join-in Prepaid Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

What's included

  • Local expert, fluent in English
  • This walking tour operates on a Tips-only basis
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Bitexco Financial Tower
    Pass by
    Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower and set off on a half day tour. Start with a stroll to Saigon’s colonial quarter, walking past scenes of everyday life on the way.
  2. Saigon River
    30m
    Gain new perspectives on the old city, uncovering untold stories from its establishment in the late 17th century to the arrival of the French. Then, stop to take in the vibe at some of the city’s trendy cafés.
  3. Nguyen Hue Street
    20m
    The cafe apartment 42 Nguyễn Huệ St. is packed with cool places to hang-out, meet-up, socialize, bring a date, or do some work. Whether you’re a fan of photography, or you just want to share some beautiful holiday moments on social media, Building No. 42 is a must-go place for you.
  4. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
    10m
    Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Continental Hotel - the 1st hotel in Saigon, Caravelle Hotel
  5. People's Committee Building
    10m
    The President Ho Chi Minh Statue which is located in front of Saigon's People's Committee Building in Nguyen Hue walking street
  6. 10m
    In 1975, photojournalist Hubert van Es, working for UPI, captured an iconic photo of U.S government employees evacuating the city by helicopter during the Fall of Saigon, the last major battle of the Vietnam War.
  7. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Notre Dame Cathedral in Vietnam is honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia.
  8. Saigon Central Post Office
    10m
    Take a look at some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. 

    Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France.

    Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam’s largest post office.
  9. Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street
    10m
    Visitors can find a variety of books, ranging from literature, politics, society, to science, culture and foreign languages; comics, novels and billions of other genres. If you are looking for a book to buy but cannot find it anywhere, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street definitely deserves a try.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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