History & Local Sightseeing Walking Tour
Joined 2024
Hello! Welcome to HCMC! I’m excited to have you join this walking tour where we’ll be exploring the rich authentic culture, history, and hidden gems of one of the most dynamic city.
Here’s what you can expect:
**History**: We’ll visit some hidden historical destinations.
**Street Food & Local Delights**: No visit to Saigon is complete without tasting some street foods and coffee drinks!
**Hidden Gems and Local Life**: We’ll venture off the beaten path to discover some lesser-known spots.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel (district 1, 3 or 4) Or The Opera House (meeting place).
- I will pick you from your hotel or The Opera House (meeting place).
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument.
Learning story about the famous Burning Monk.
District 3.
Visit the secret weapon bunker.
District 3
Enjoy coffee in the local coffee shop.
District 3.
Visit one of the old apartments in HCMC to feel local vibes.
District 10
Visit fresh flower market.
Ending Point
242 Tran Binh Trong street, District 5.
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Ticket entrance to visit local museum.
- Coffee/ Snacks on the street.
- English local guide.
- Transportation fee (taxi).
Personal Expenses.
Tour Important Information
- I would pick you up from your hotel (district 1, district 3 or district 4). If you are stay outside these areas, please meet up at The Opera House (07 Cong Truong Lam Son, district 1).
- One of our destinations in our tour is a monument. Please note that don't wear revealing clothes.
- Not suitable for people with health problems due to HOT and HUMID weather.
- Preparing hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and umbrella, raincoat (raining season: May - November).
Important message from the supplier
Hello! Nice to meet you and thank you for contacting me.
I am very happy to be your local guide in Ho Chi Minh City.
I hope that I can bring you different experiences from the usual city tour to explore my beloved city in the most authentic way.
Hope to see you :).
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Nana V.
Hi there! I’m Nana, a proud Saigon native. Born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, I’m a cheerful, smiling girl with small eyes. One of my greatest passions is learning about and sharing my culture. I'd love to be your local friend, offering you insights into the rich history, delicious cuisine, and vibrant local life of my hometown.
As a local guide specializing in street food and cultural experiences, I’ve spent many years helping visitors discover the hidden gems of this city. I’m confident that I can introduce you to places and stories you might not find on your own, giving you a deeper and more authentic experience of Saigon.
I’d be absolutely thrilled to meet you and show you the beauty of my beloved city!
$39/ per person
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