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Ho Chi Minh, the insight walking tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
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Guru: Thanh
Registered on February 22, 2023

I have been working as a tour guide for 8 years. Growing up and living in this chaotic city and embracing all the stories and views really inspires me to share authentic experiences with travelers from all over the world.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Tourists usually see Ho Chi Minh City as a majestic, crowded and modern image of Vietnam. What if we can show you the actual simple local life in this chaotic city?

With this evening walking tour, we will go through different small neighborhoods together, exploring those small alleys, touring through the oldest apartments from the 1960s and the biggest flower market in the city. Learn about the local streetfood and the Vietnamese evening life in the area. We’ll take you through different timelines from the French colony to the story of the Buddhists during the  Vietnam War.

We’ll end the tour in the city center, leaving the history behind and go back to reality to explore the nightlife on the biggest party street in the city - Bui Vien walking street.
If you don’t have time to eat before the tour, we can stop and grab the most famous Banh Mi in the city.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    New World Hotel, 76 Đ. Nguyễn Thị Ngh...
    New World Hotel, 76 Đ. Nguyễn Thị Nghĩa, Ward, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
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    Look for me with the black baseball cap and classes on. I’ll be waiting at the parking lot in front of the cafe.

  • 1
    Free admission
    Thích Quảng Đức Monument

    The story of the self - immolation of Quang Duc monk

  • 2
    Outside visit
    chung cư Nguyễn Thiện Thuật

    One of the oldest apartments in the city.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

    The biggest wholesale flower market.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Ho Thi Ky Food Street

    The famous streetfood market.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Bui Vien Walking Street

    The craziest party street for both local and tourist in Sai Gon.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Benjamin 03 Mar 2023
Munich

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Thanh made this tour even more authentic and special than it already was. He gave us many good recommendations and spoke very good English. Big thanks!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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