Ho Chi Minh City Free Walking Tour

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

Meet your guide in front of Saigon Skydeck 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.

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.

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.

Admire the beautiful architecture of the Opera House, Continental Hotel – the 1st hotel in Saigon, Caravelle Hotel

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

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 in Vietnam is honored as one of the world’s 19 most majestic cathedrals, the only representative from Southeast Asia.

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.

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.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Downtown Tip-based tour
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  Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
  Suggested tip: 12–20USD PP

• Suggested extra tip 12-20USD/person
• This walking tour works on a Tips-only basis
• English-speaking local travel expert

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• This Tour is Provided by Detoured Asia.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 28 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.