Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour With A Local Expert

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get your bearings in Ho Chi Minh City with a private full-day tour. Instead of focusing on the major attractions, learn how to navigate the city like a local and avoid tourist traps. See a more authentic side to the city as you discover the local way of life and get cultural insights and tips from your guide.

Explore at your own pace on a private tour
Choose from morning and afternoon tours to suit your schedule
Ask for personalized recommendations to use during your stay
Navigate any language barriers with the help of your guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes

Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If you arrive by cruise ships, there is an extra charge for private transportation and the price depends on how far your cruise terminal is located.

Meeting point

Rex Hotel
141 Nguyễn Huệ, Sài Gòn, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ba Thien Hau Temple

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

War Remnants Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Saigon Central Post Office

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ban Co Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Binh Tay Market

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 83 reviews

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Xuan is the BEST!

Andrew_B, Feb 2026

Xuan is phenomenal! Highly knowledgeable, humorous and efficient. He was able to contour to my preferences and every suggestion he made was absolutely brilliant. I highly suggest booking a tour with him!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for a nice review which will definitely motivate me for years to come. Its also my honour to meet and be your private guide. I am glad that we had a great day exploring the city. I look forward to meeting you again in the near future. Take care, Xuan,

Xuan and the driver Mr....

Lawrence_P, Jan 2026

Xuan and the driver Mr. Tuan were excellent. The car was clean and new. Xuan the guide spoke strong English and was very knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Lawrence, Thank you so much for your positive feedback which will definitely have motivated me for years to come. Its also my honour to meet your guide and show some great parts of Ho Chi Minh city. I hope to welcome you again in the near future. Happy holidays! Xuan,

Will come back again

Akhil_D, Jun 2023

Xuan was excellent, we luckily stumbled upon his tour. We had members from 5 years old to 71 years old in our group. All were well catered to and enjoyed

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Akhil, Thanks for visiting Ho Chi Minh city and choosing me as your personal guide. I am glad that you and your beloved family have a great day tour with me. I look forward to seeing you all again soon. Happy holiday in Vietnam! Your guide, Xuan Le,