Walking Tour: Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s history and culture on a guided walking tour of Districts 3 and 10. Discover landmarks and local stories.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument - Discover the story of the monk who self-immolated in 1963 to protest against the oppression of Buddhists in Vietnam.
  • Nguyễn Đình Chiểu - Explore the street named after a 19th-century poet and educator who motivated Vietnamese resistance to French colonialism.
  • District 3 Tax Department - Discover…
What's Included
  • 3-hour guided walking tour
  • Professional local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Many travelers believe they have experienced Ho Chi Minh City after visiting Ben Thanh Market and the main thoroughfares. However, the city’s true essence is found in its narrow alleys, historic architecture, and stories that only a local can reveal.
When exploring independently, it’s easy to overlook the rich layers of history and culture that make Ho…

Location
199 Đ. Cách Mạng Tháng 8
Đường Cách Mạng Tháng 8
Meet your guide in front of the FamilyMart convenience store at 199 Cach Mang Thang Tam street, District 3.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Annabf4652rq
Mar 13, 2026
Informative, warm and fun - a great tour with Nana (10/10) - The walking tour with Nana was great! Nana is super sweet, very personable and knew an incredible amount about the city, its history and culture. It was especially nice that she took a lot of time to answer questions and also to tell small details and stories that you would probably never know otherwise. This made the tour not only informative, but also very personal and entertaining. You could tell that Nana does the tour with a lot of passion. Conclusion: I highly recommend – thank you Nana for the great tour! English: The walking tour with Nana was fantastic! Nana is incredibly kind, very friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about the city, its history, and its culture. What I especially appreciated was that she took plenty of time to answer questions and share small details and stories that you would probably never hear otherwise. This made the tour not only informative but also very personal and entertaining. You could really tell that Nana leads the tour with a lot of passion. Conclusion: I can absolutely recommend it — thank you, Nana, for the wonderful tour!
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Sveinolavl2026
Feb 16, 2026
A wonderful tour - Amazing tour, nana is wonderful guide and storyteller. And very attentive during the tour, would absolutely recommend this tour to friends and family.
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Roving52948789667
Feb 5, 2026
A Must-Try Tour for Food Lovers - The tour guide was incredibly friendly and professional, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. She took me through many fascinating spots hidden along the small streets, places I would never have found on my own. The street food she introduced me to was absolutely amazing and full of local flavor. I truly loved this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
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Annihes
Jan 26, 2026
Local experience in Saigon - Nana is a great guide, she has a lot of knowledge about Saigon and Vietnam in general - food, culture, history. I felt like I was part of the local life as well because she showed me very special places that you normally wouldn’t find on your own. She’s very kind, caring and always smiling 😊 thank you Nana for the wonderful experience!
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897delfic
Jan 26, 2026
Grand tour of Ho Chi Min - I did a tour with Nana and I LOVED IT! She not only is a love of person, but she knows a lot about Vietnamese history and culture and you can tell the passion for what she does:). I definitely recommend it, also, thanks to the tour and the timeshare I can say that I take a new local friend!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).