Saigon · WALKING TOURS
20 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend: the 15 walking tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private Saigon street food walk at night with taxi pickup, English guide, and all dishes plus drinks for $49.
“Our family of 4 had a great tour with Vejo from the Street Food Man. He took us to District 3 & 10 and spoke about the Vietnamese culture while we feasted on local foods. Each tasty bite was prepared fresh for us as we learned how to eat iRead more”
A 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City walking street food tour with hotel pickup, 10 tastings, and Saigon beer across District 3, markets, and Chợ Lớn.
“We scheduled last minute and were delighted to spend an afternoon with Emma. She guided us around the city where we had some outrageously great food. Also received a very good history of the city. Highly recommend!!!”
Walk Saigon for 3.5 hours with 13 tastings, 3-4 drinks, a banh xeo cooking class, and flower-market stops. $27, guided in English.
“Somi was an excellent guide. She was great with my kids and made the tour educational, informative and exciting. We had a great time exploring HCMC through food and I would definitely book this tour again if I ever get the opportunity again to be back here!”
Ho Chi Minh City walking street-food tour with 10 tastings, beer, and hotel Grab pickup. 2.5 km stroll with Saigon foodie guides.
“We had a great evening with Trung Ealing around the city. The food was great and he showed us places we never would have found on our own. We enjoyed hearing Trungs local knowledge and life experience living in Ho Chi Minh City.”
A private 4-hour Ho Chi Minh City night street-food walk with 9 dishes, local drinks, back-alleys, and a flower-market dessert.
“We had a really lovely street food tour with Catherine. She is engaging and funny and took us to some local food places in areas we would otherwise never have visited. Make sure you are hungry as there is a LOT of food on offer! Everything was delicious and Catherine was always looking out for us, making sure we were safe on the roads and providing sanitiser and wet-wipes before eating. It was lovely getting to know Catherine and she was genuinely interested to learn about our lives. We have been on many street food tours around the world and our evening with Catherine was definitely the best we had…”
All-inclusive Saigon street food walk with hotel pickup, 10+ tastings, and English-guided backstreet routes. About 3.5 hours.
“Excellent tour. So many great things to do eat, and our guides Kelly, Andy and Linh were so friendly and knowledgeable, they really took care of us. It gave us a genuine insight into local culture. Well worth doing this tour.”
Saigon walking tour with a local guide: landmarks, a secret bunker, Cong Coffee break, plus a PDF of food and rooftop bars.
“Big shout out to our tour guide Helen! She did an excellent job of showing us around Ho Chi Minh City. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour very engaging and interesting. The tour was approximately 2.5 hours long and it was a good length of time. Would highly recommend!”
Private walking tours in Ho Chi Minh City with student volunteers, district sights, local food, and a customizable route from $36.
“My student Linh Was a fantastic guide she shared with me a Saigon that not many tourists see she shared with me the real Saigon the signs and sounds how the people live work survive and play and the struggles they face in this dynamic city the good the bad and the uRead more”
Nguyen Hue walk and a 45-minute Saigon River cruise with live music, skyline views, and ice cream. Small groups, $19.
“100% booking the evening/night slot the view of the city lights from the river is stunning!”
Private student-led street food walk in Ho Chi Minh City with hotel pickup, 6 local stops, dinner-sized tastings, and tailored tips.
“Tien was an exceptional young lady full of knowledge, interesting tidbits and a great sense of humour. She absolutely made our tour and encouraged us to try local foods that we may not have been adventurous enough to try on our own. All of the food on the tour was delicious and options well thought out for our group. I would highly recommend this tour.”
A 4-hour Saigon evening street food walk with hotel pickup, taxi hops, six tastings, and a coconut ice-cream finale with guide Tony.
“Authentic Vietnamese street food experience. Our guide Tony was excellent. Took care of us from start to finish.”
A 3-hour Ho Chi Minh City vegan walking food tour with hidden alley stops, multiple Vietnamese dishes, and a take-home recipe ebook for $39.
“Spring and Hugh were amazing guides, they really helped us settle into the city and gave us confidence to try Vietnamese cuisine. More then just a food tour!”
Walk two Ho Chi Minh landmarks in about two hours, with a small-group guide covering the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace.
“My tour guide Tyson was great. I am going to recommend him to all my friends when they come back. He is very professional and informative.”
2.5-hour Ho Chi Minh City walking tour from Bitexco Starbucks through French landmarks, Notre Dame, and book street with a local guide.
“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”
Saigon highlights in 3 hours: War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, French landmarks, City Book Street, and coffee tasting.
“Peter was very friendly, informative and helpful. He told us some very interesting facts about the city and would highly recommend him for new visitors.”
