Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour
Overview
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Ho Chi Minh City from a unique perspective! Get to know Ho Chi Minh City on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!
Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Ho Chi Minh City at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Saigon Opera House, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.
Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.
What's Included
- Private Tour
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Tickets for War Remnants Museum included
- Local Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Location
185 Đường Cách Mạng Tháng 8
Phường 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Central Post Office
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Independence Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument (pass by)
War Remnants Museum (pass by)
Antique Street (pass by)
Ben Thanh Market (pass by)
People's Committee Building (pass by)
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
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Activity code: C-24380P259
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07).
- Private Tour.
- 1 local drink/tasting.
- Tickets for War Remnants Museum included.
- Local Guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Ho Chi Minh City Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Tour
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Tickets for War Remnants Museum included
- Local Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
