Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Free Walking Tour

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About this activity

Seeing Ho Chi Minh city’s sights by yourself may mean only skating over the city's history and culture. Delve deeper on this walking tour to gain the real excitement this vibrant city has to offer from the must-see sights to the off-the-beaten-path locations, you'll explore the city through the eyes of a passionate local guide who can't wait to share their unique insights and personal stories.

Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours

Experience the city from a local’s perspective

Visit the best hidden cafes apartment in the city

Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Detoured Asia

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local expert, fluent in English
Included: This walking tour operates on a Tips-only basis

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Bitexco Financial Tower

Passing by

Meet your guide outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower and set off on a half day tour. Start with a stroll to Saigon’s colonial quarter, walking past scenes of everyday life on the way.
Saigon River

30 min

Gain new perspectives on the old city, uncovering untold stories from its establishment in the late 17th century to the arrival of the French. Then, stop to take in the vibe at some of the city’s trendy cafés.
Nguyen Hue Street

20 min

The cafe apartment 42 Nguyễn Huệ St. is packed with cool places to hang-out, meet-up, socialize, bring a date, or do some work. Whether you’re a fan of photography, or you just want to share some beautiful holiday moments on social media, Building No. 42 is a must-go place for you.
Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)

10 min

Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Continental Hotel - the 1st hotel in Saigon, Caravelle Hotel
People's Committee Building

10 min

The President Ho Chi Minh Statue which is located in front of Saigon's People's Committee Building in Nguyen Hue walking street
Stop 6

10 min

In 1975, photojournalist Hubert van Es, working for UPI, captured an iconic photo of U.S government employees evacuating the city by helicopter during the Fall of Saigon, the last major battle of the Vietnam War.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

10 min Admission not included

Notre Dame Cathedral in Vietnam is honored as one of the world's 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia.
Saigon Central Post Office

10 min

Take a look at some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.

Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1883, and the stones used to create it were exported in its entirety from France.

Next to the cathedral stands the Central Post Office, finished in 1891. It is another fine example of French architecture and is Vietnam’s largest post office.
Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street

10 min

Visitors can find a variety of books, ranging from literature, politics, society, to science, culture and foreign languages; comics, novels and billions of other genres. If you are looking for a book to buy but cannot find it anywhere, Ho Chi Minh City Book Street definitely deserves a try.