The 5 Best Walking Tours in Saigon

1.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Aaron, Vejo, or Harry. Ride by taxi to local districts, try banh xeo, bo la lot, noodles, seafood, desserts, beer, and rice wine, and walk between food stops and the flower market.

“Its a great experience! We really enjoyed all the food we ate and it was nice to experience food like the locals!”

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2.Ho Chi Minh City private walking tours with young local volunteers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $36

Book a private, student-led walk with a young local guide such as Linh, Huy, Duyen, or My My. Choose a three-hour city, Chinatown, inside-out, or food-focused route, meet at Independence Palace, and set the pace for your own group.

“I was quite skeptical that this trip is going to pan out as this tour is depends on the availability of volunteers. 3 days before the tour, Quynh and Linh contacted me and they asked me what I would like to eat during the night street food tour. I told them that there will be Read more”

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3.Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $19Best value

Start at the Saigon Opera House with a 4:00 PM English or Japanese walking tour along Nguyen Hue Boulevard, then reach Bach Dang Pier for a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Pick a boutique, lower-deck, or upper-deck seat and choose sunset or night views of Bitexco, Nha Rong Wharf, and Landmark 81.

“The best way to see, hear, smell and taste the hussle and bussle and most importantly, the food of Vietnam. Our guide Denny was entertaining and knowledgable. Our drivers were confident and capable managing with ease the mad Saigon traffic. An experience to remember!”

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4.Highlights & Hidden Gems – Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $0

Walk from Bitexco Tower through District 1 with an English-speaking local guide. See the Saigon River, Nguyen Hue Street, colonial landmarks, Book Street, and the famous cafe apartment. Guides such as Joseph, Mike, and Son add history, local treats, and personal insight.

“Buyer beware this "free" walking tour is misleading, as our guide expect $15-50 USD/person (it's not a recommendation it's an expectation), which I found to be poor value. For that price, a longer, dedicated paid tour would offer significantly Read more”

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5.Street Food Walking Tour with 12 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $30

Spend about four hours sampling 12 Vietnamese foods and drinks around Ho Chi Minh City by scooter and on foot. Your private guide, including guides such as Jus, takes you through markets, alleys, and local food stops. Helmets, drinks, rain ponchos, insurance, and airport-hotel transfers are included.

“Jus was our guide for this incredible tour. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Vietnam and its culture. We felt very lucky to have him as our guide. Jus went above and beyond, creating a unique and memorable experience.”

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