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Benjamin - Tour Guide in Ho Chi Minh City

Great to meet you, I'm Ben.

I'm the founder of a locally run tour company based in Saigon, where I lead a team of well-trained, passionate local guides. Since 2019, we’ve been offering unique, authentic experiences that take guests beyond the usual tourist paths.

After moving from my rural hometown to study tourism for four years, I’ve spent over six years guiding visitors and discovering the heart and soul of this vibrant city. Saigon has become more than just my home—it's a place I love deeply and know intimately.

Together with my team, we share the hidden gems, rich flavors, and untold stories of Saigon—from a true local perspective. What drives us is simple: we love our city, and we love showing people around, sharing the real Saigon through our eyes and experiences.

Contact my whatsapp number: + 84 363 533 270 for any additional questions.

We are looking forward to going on the tour with you.

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 1125
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2023
Languages: English

6 Tours of Benjamin

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Alessia
(1 Rating) Padua
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Jun 2025

Tour stupendo con guide locali, racconti interessanti della storia politica e culturale del paese

Response from Benjamin
Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. We hope to host you on another adventure in the future. Best regards, Ben and the Team
Beatrice
(3 Ratings) Montreal
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Jun 2025

My partner and I did a private scooter tour of Ho Chi Minh City with Harry and Eli and had a great time! They were both super interesting, knowledgeable and friendly and had great English, which was really nice because it allowed us to have great conversations and learn a lot about Vietnamese culture and history. Ho Chi Minh City was our last stop in Vietnam so we had done our fair share of tours before this one, but this is probably the one where we learned the most and best information about Vietnam and its culture, history, politics etc. It was really nice! It was raining and rush hour when we did our tour but raincoats were provided and Harry and Eli did a great job of driving in the madness! A few of the stops that were initially listed on the itinerary were pretty quick or only in passing, not really a stop (Independence palace, Cambodian market, post office) but the tour covers a lot of ground (and it was rush hour so lots of road traffic) so we still felt like it was worth it and we got a lot of information at the other spots we visited. They also brought us to a local lunch spot since we hadn’t had a chance to eat before the tour and the food was amazing!! Overall it was a great tour and we would definitely recommend it, Ho Chi Minh City is big and busy so scooter was a great way to see it! Ps., if you’re booking through Guruwalk and select the option of having a driver for the scooter, the tour is private and a fixed price that includes everything (as opposed to a tip-based “free” tour), otherwise if you want to self drive they also offer scooter rental for a fee + the tour will be a group tips-based tour. I believe you can also book the same tour through Airbnb. We booked ours through Guruwalk just a few hours before our tour and Ben was very responsive over WhatsApp to organize everything for us on very short notice, thanks so much!

Response from Benjamin
Dear Beatrice, Dear Beatrice, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! 🌟 We're so glad you and your partner had a great time exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Harry and Eli! It’s wonderful to hear that—even after many tours across Vietnam—this one stood out for the depth of cultural, historical, and political insight. That really means a lot to us. 🙏 We appreciate your flexibility with the rain and rush hour traffic, and we’re happy you still felt safe, well taken care of, and got to enjoy some delicious local food along the way. Your feedback about the quick stops is noted—we always try to balance the experience with the pace of the city, but we’ll look into how we can make those spots feel more fulfilling when time allows. Thanks also for the clarification about the booking process—it’ll definitely help other travelers understand their options. We hope to welcome you back again one day for more stories, hidden gems, and new adventures. Wishing you all the best on your travels Best regards, Ben and the team.
Maria
(8 Ratings) Eindhoven
Verified booking
Travelled in group - Jun 2025

Response from Benjamin
Dear Maria, Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback. We hope to host you on another adventure in the future. Best regards, Ben and the Team
Alexandra
(3 Ratings) Rohrbach
Verified booking
Travelled alone - May 2025

I did my tour with Soli and it was really nice :) He showed me around his city and told me a lot of stories. The most I’ve like that I have seen spots I as a tourist wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Also I could ask questions and all was answered. The tour was just us two which also was cool.

Response from Benjamin
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Soli. Exploring hidden spots and hearing local stories can make such a difference, and it sounds like Soli really made the city come alive for you. Having a private tour also means you get to connect more personally, which we’re so glad you appreciated. Thanks again for choosing us —we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Fred
(8 Ratings) Laguna Niguel
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - May 2025

Response from Benjamin
Thank you for your feedback madam.

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