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Free tour

🔥🥇 Highlights & Hidden Gems of Ho Chi Minh City

4.88
Excellent(1090)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 23 April 2023
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Detour Asia offers an alternative tour experience for travelers in Southeast Asia, guided by local experts who know their cities inside and out. Skip the typical tourist spots and immerse yourself in authentic culture, discovering hidden gems and local favorites. Explore with those who love and understand their cities' secrets and surprises. Make your next adventure unconventional. Proudly featured in Lonely Planet Travel Guide (2016 & 2019).
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

 

Want to experience the real Ho Chi Minh City? We’ve got you covered. 

Join us on a dynamic guided walking tour through the heart of Saigon, where the past and present collide in the most captivating way. From iconic colonial landmarks to the bustling energy of hidden alleyways and street markets, every stop along the way tells a story. 

What You’ll See and Do: 

  • 📍 Bitexco Financial Tower – Starting point of our adventure
  • 🌊 Saigon River – Hear untold tales along the waterfront
  • Trendy Local Cafés – Get a taste of modern Vietnamese café culture
  • 🚶‍♂️ Nguyen Hue Walking Street – A lively promenade full of surprises
  • 🏛️ Government City Hall – A French colonial gem
  • 🎭 Saigon Opera House – Elegance meets history
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Former CIA Building – A covert chapter from the Vietnam War
  • ✉️ Central Post Office – A stunning piece of French architecture
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral – An enduring symbol of the city
  • 📚 Central Book Street – A quiet lane packed with literary charm


Along the way, you’ll wind through hidden alleys, historic markets, and catch glimpses of everyday local life—from sizzling street food to the symphony of scooters that define the city.

📍 Meeting Point:
Right outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower.

🧭 Why Take This Tour?
This is the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, especially if you’ve just arrived. You’ll get context on the city’s rich history—from its founding, through French colonization, wartime stories, and into modern-day Vietnam—plus some local secrets and hidden gems.

🎁 Bonus:
After the tour finishes, we’ll send you a local’s blog packed with insider recommendations on the best street food, rooftop bars, and must-do activities to make the most of your stay.

This is more than a walking tour—it’s your gateway to understanding and enjoying Saigon. And yes, it’s completely free!

Let us help you create unforgettable memories in Ho Chi Minh City. 😉


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
36 Đ. Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Meet outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower. For more information, feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at +84 91 238 8676.
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Outside visit
Saigon River Stories
Discover fresh perspectives on the old city as you unveil untold stories from its founding in the late 17th century to the arrival of the French.
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Outside visit
The Bank of Indochina
The Bank of Indochina, a private French bank founded in 1875, controls the entire Vietnamese economy, it was located at : Quai de Belgique now Bến Chương Dương - Saigon
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Outside visit
Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
Nguyễn Huệ Street, a historic boulevard in District 1, downtown Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has evolved through numerous transformations. As one of Saigon's oldest thoroughfares, it now stands as a vibrant and popular pedestrian street.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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