The 12 Best Walking Tours in Ho Chi Minh City

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.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours eating your way through Districts 3, 10, and 5 with a local guide such as Emma, Kelly, Peter, or Ted. Expect around 10 Vietnamese tastings, Saigon beer, a flower market, neighborhood walks, taxi rides, and plenty of help crossing Saigon’s busy streets.

“Excellent tour! The food was incredible, and the experience felt truly local and well curated. Our guides, Kelly and Andy, were superb—friendly, knowledgeable, and great at creating a relaxed, fun atmosphere while sharing insights about the city and its food culture. Highly recommended!”

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3.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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4.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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5.Saigon Evening Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $49

Spend four hours eating through Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide, often Tony, the provider’s founder. Expect taxi transport, walks through District 3 food lanes, rice pancakes, noodle soup, banh mi, sausages, and coconut-avocado ice cream. Food and drinks are included.

“Tony was very friendly and very professional. He shared information about the area we visited and the food we were trying, which really deepened the experience. He answered all of our questions, and he happily accommodated our requests to change up some of the ingredients in the food we tried. Would definitely recommend this experience!”

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6.Vegan Walk Not Just Vegan Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $39

Join Spring or Hugh for a three-hour vegan food walk in Ho Chi Minh City. In a group of up to six, you’ll sample bánh mì, curry, bánh xèo, chè, bún thịt nướng chay, pho, fruit, and more while visiting the Communist Apartment Complex and maze-like alleys.

“What an amazing tour! Spring was so knowledgeable & a great guide! The food was delicious! As an ex travel agent who has travelled alot & experienced many walking tours, i would definitely recommend this tour! Make sure you wear good walking shoes & bring your appetite, you wont leave hungry!”

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7.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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8.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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9.Saigon Authentic Walking Street Food Tour 12+ Tastings Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $33

Spend four hours eating through Districts 3 and 10 with an English-speaking Saigon Adventure guide. Expect local eateries, alley walks, Nguyen Thien Thuat apartments, a night flower market, and a generous spread of Vietnamese dishes, drinks, and dinner.

“A Flavorful Journey Through the Heart of Saigon This walking food tour was an unforgettable experience that offered a deep dive into the culinary soul of Saigon. We tasted an incredible variety of local dishes—from the iconic bánh mì to savRead more”

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10.Saigon Private/Small Group Walking Food Tour with 13 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $29

Spend 3.5 hours walking through Districts 3, 10, and 5 with an English-speaking guide such as Vy or Christian. Try 13 listed tastings, make bánh xèo, visit Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and skip the motorbike in favor of a relaxed food walk.

“That is great if u’re first time in Ho chi minh, i suggest to register this trip to know more about this city and travel around. The guide was so nice. I am still thank you to her that help me to understand this city😆”

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11.Discover Saigon Main Sights by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $35

This 3 to 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City walk takes you from the War Remnants Museum to Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and Book Street. Guides such as Kevin and Justin add local history, practical advice, and a Vietnamese coffee stop. The advertised group is small, though the stated maximum is 15.

“One of the ways I evaluate guided tours was how well I could have done it by myself. For this tour, I feel like I could have gotten most of the same experience if I did it myself and read the summary of each place we stopped from Wikipedia. Read more”

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12.Private Walking Half Day Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $31

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a local guide such as Casey, Eddie, Duong, or Ben, moving by taxi and on foot through District 1. See Ben Thanh Market, the Opera House, Central Post Office, and Notre Dame Cathedral, then choose the War Remnants Museum or Independence Palace.

“We had the pleasure of a young guide called Robert. We set off to explore District 1. First stop the markets which were a lot of fun! Throughout our tour we visited and learned about many buildings / icons of Ho Chi Minh. We had the fun expeRead more”

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