The 8 Best Photo Sessions in Ho Chi Minh City

1.Private Sunrise Photography Tour – Down in Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $89Our pick

Start at 6:00 am with photographer Adrien, then work through Quan Am Pagoda, Cho Lon markets, alleyways, and Ba Thien Hau Temple. The private 3.5-hour tour suits beginners and advanced photographers, with hotel pickup, drop-off, and hands-on guidance.

“A very rich experience because Adrien takes the time to understand your photography aspirations and technical level and then takes you to fantastic places in District 11 and Cholong you won’t ever find by yourself. Starting with morning coRead more”

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2.Saigon Street Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $73

Start with coffee or tea, then walk central Ho Chi Minh City with photographers Frederik Wissink or Kevin Lee. Learn street photography, approach local people, and find French colonial apartments, war-era buildings, markets, alleyways, and a Buddhist temple. The 2.5-hour walk suits phones, beginners, and serious photographers.

“It was a great experience, learned a lot of new tricks for street photography. And we learned some cool facts about Vietnamese culture. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration By Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $80

Join Daren Photography for a private 90-minute photo walk in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore Nguyen Hue Street, the Opera House, Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Landmark 81 while receiving digital, film, or video coverage, raw files, and 20 retouched images.

“I absolutely loved working with the photographer. Great photos, fast response and overall great experience.”

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4.Photography Tour with Professional Photographer in Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $70Best value

Spend about 75 minutes with a professional photographer in Ho Chi Minh City, visiting Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral. Expect natural posing help, private attention, modern camera equipment, original files within hours, and 30 to 40 edited photos the next day.

“He's fantastic! He's on time, super efficient and quick delivery! We jam packed everything in one hour and got some stunning photos! Honestly, pick him when you are in Saigon, you won't be disappointed!”

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5.Private Sunset Photography Tour – Travel through history and time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

Join Adrien of Saigon Photography Tours for a private 3.5-hour sunset walk through Ho Chi Minh City. Learn camera settings, composition, and street storytelling as you photograph old alleys, Mong Bridge, and the underground neighborhood near 23 Thang 9 Park.

“Adrien is an extremely positive, friendly and professional guide. Within minutes we already felt good energy with him. He took us to secret nooks and alleys & introduced us to the life of local residents. Everybody seems to instantly like him, so taking photos feels natural and not obtrusive. Real gem of a tour. go hang out with Adrien!”

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6.Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $119

Start at 5:30 am with a professional photographer at Saigon Railway Station. Review camera settings, photograph the old steam locomotive, follow the railway village as it wakes, and work on picture stories, portraits, and train shots. The small group is limited to five people.

“an amazing trip through the camera to a country of wonderful people and unusual neighborhoods, from the time the residents wake up to the peak of traffic. Thanks Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour”

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7.Sundown in the Colony Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $119

Spend about 4 hours and 45 minutes photographing Ho Chi Minh City’s Colony district with a professional guide. Explore old apartment blocks, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, street food stalls, and a rooftop for long exposures. Guides have included Paul, Eileen, Billy, and Adrien.

“When photographing a new place, local knowledge can be very helpful. This certainly was the case working with Paul. For me, due to unfamiliarity, photographing the Colony would have been stressful and adversely affecting my image captRead more”

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8.The River’s Edge Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $119

Start at 5:30 am in District 7 with a professional photographer guide. Photograph tugboats, canal-side work, a Buddhist temple, floating homes, Saigon’s skyline, and a traditional market while learning composition, camera settings, and visual storytelling. Groups are limited to six.

“I'm still going through photos and trying to figure out what to do with them. It was great tour and i enjoyed it a lot. Paul was great, and i think for me, it was good having an ex-pat from Australia doing the tour. He was great with regards to feRead more”

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