Top 15 Saigon Walking Tours

1.Private Street Food Evening Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,175 reviews · from $49Our pick

This private evening tour pairs taxi transfers with walks through local food areas in Ho Chi Minh City. Your English-speaking guide leads you to dishes such as banh xeo, banh khot, and bo la lot, with the route tailored to your group. Guides named by past participants include Anna, Vejo, Aaron, and Harry. Food, drinks, and photos are included.

“We had a lovely food tour with Anna. All the food stops were great and there was a lot of variety, it was a nice pace having walking in between the stops. We tried lots of different dishes we never would have had the confidence to try and places we would not have found by outself and we will now feel much more confinent ordering. We would definitely recomend this tour- ideally near the start of your trip to give you more confidence. And if Anna is your guide you’re very lucky! We learned not just about food but local culture, Vietnamese phrases and she answered so many of our…”

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2.Super Niche Walking Street Food Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,636 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours eating your way through Ho Chi Minh City, with 10 tastings, Saigon beer, and a local guide. Travel by foot and taxi to District 3 apartment buildings, Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and food stalls around District 5. Hotel pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4, or meet at the Opera House.

“This is an awesome tour! Absolutely the best food tour we have ever taken and Peter is definitely one of the best tour guides we have ever had! He was incredible knowledgeable about the food as well as guiding us safely through the crazy, chaotic street traffic.”

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3.Ho Chi Minh City private walking tours with young local volunteers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $36

Choose a private, student-led walk in Ho Chi Minh City, from District 1 landmarks to Chinatown temples, District 3 cafés and wartime sites, or District 10’s night food scene. Your guide can tailor the route to your interests, and hotel pickup may be arranged. Guides such as Linh, Huy, Duyen, and Nhi have led past tours, but assignments depend on availability.

“You can not get a better tour guide than Han Dao Lam Gia. She started curating our trip a few days before based on interest and family situation. She even put deposit on local coffee shop to secure a tour. She did a great mix of the main sites and her local sites. She gave us time to eat, cool off , use facilities and show us everything. Highlight recommended.”

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4.Lively Saigon River Sightseeing Cruise + Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 305 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $19

Meet an English-speaking local guide at the Saigon Opera House for an optional walk along Nguyen Hue, then head to the pier for a 45-minute Saigon River cruise. Choose a 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM sailing and a boutique, upper-deck, or lower-deck ticket. Guides have included Tien, Denny, Trung, and Lockie.

“Tien my walking tour guide was super amazing and chill and showed me around the whole of Ho Chi Minh. Super knowledgeable, super fun and a great dude overall”

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5.Saigon Evening Walking Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $49

Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s street-food lanes with an English-speaking local guide, often Tony, and sample a spread of Southern Vietnamese dishes, from savory rice pancakes and beef noodles to coconut dessert. The four-hour evening tour includes food, drinks, taxi transport and hotel pickup in Districts 1 and 3.

“Tony was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. We went to places that I would’ve never been to without him. His English skills are remarkable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.”

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6.Vegan Walk Not Just Vegan Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $39

Spend about three hours tasting vegan Saigon favorites with a guide such as Spring or Hugh. Expect bánh mì chay, curry, noodles, pho, sweets, and seasonal fruit, plus walks through the Communist Apartment Complex and the Maze of Alleys. The group is capped at six, and the route and dishes can vary.

“What an amazing tour! Spring was so knowledgeable & a great guide! The food was delicious! As an ex travel agent who has travelled alot & experienced many walking tours, i would definitely recommend this tour! Make sure you wear good walking shoes & bring your appetite, you wont leave hungry!”

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7.Highlights & Hidden Gems – Free Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $0

Start at Bitexco Financial Tower and walk through central Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking local guide. The 2.5-hour route links the Saigon River, Cafe Apartment 42, the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and Book Street, with local stories and lesser-known stops along the way. It is tips-only, so budget for a tip beyond the $0.71 booking price.

“Excellent guide very good English great knowledge of history. Took us to interesting parts of Saigon we wouldn’t have found ourselves! Highly recommend.”

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8.Street Food Walking Tour with 12 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $30

Spend about four hours tasting 12 Vietnamese foods and drinks while a local guide takes you by scooter to markets, alleys, and food stalls. Expect dishes such as bánh mì, spring rolls, beef noodle soup, grilled banana sticky rice cake, and caramel flan. Food, drinks, a helmet, and a rain poncho if needed are included. Guide Jus is one name associated with the tour, but your guide may vary.

“Jus was our guide for this incredible tour. He was kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Vietnam and its culture. We felt very lucky to have him as our guide. Jus went above and beyond, creating a unique and memorable experience.”

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9.Saigon Authentic Walking Street Food Tour 12+ Tastings Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $33

Spend four hours walking Saigon’s back streets with an English-speaking guide, tasting local dishes and drinks at independent eateries. The route includes Districts 3 and 10, Nguyen Thien Thuat’s old apartment complex, and a night visit to the flower market. Food and dinner are included; the exact tasting lineup and pickup arrangement should be confirmed before you go.

“Finn was an excellent guide and his insights on life in HCMC made this so much more than a street food tour. He was also very considerate of our preferences and we can’t recommend his tour highly enough.”

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10.Saigon Private/Small Group Walking Food Tour with 13 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $29

Join an English-speaking local guide at 6 pm for a 3.5-hour food walk through Districts 3, 10, and 5. Try 13 dishes and 3 to 4 drinks, including bánh xèo, bò lá lốt, and bánh mì, with a stop at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Private pickup is offered in Districts 1, 3, and 4.

“Highly recommend this food tour, especially if you aren’t comfortable on a motorbike. Communication was good and easy to locate the tour guide. Our guide, Vy, was excellent! She had great energy and gave us tons of good information about the food, the city, and the culRead more”

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11.Discover Saigon Main Sights by Walking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $35

Spend three to four hours exploring central Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide. The route includes the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and Book Street. Guides such as Kevin and Justin share local perspectives and practical tips. Coffee is not included, and the exact meeting point should be confirmed before you go.

“It was a small group tour (only 4 people, including 3 from our family from India, and one lady from El Salvador), with a very amicable and knowledgeable guide Kevin. We started at the War Remnant museum, got to spend more than an hoRead more”

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12.Private Walking Half Day Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $31

This private 3 to 4-hour walking tour pairs central Ho Chi Minh City landmarks with local stories, market tips and coconut coffee. Your guide picks you up in selected districts, then you choose the War Remnants Museum or Independence Palace as your final stop. Guides have included Casey, Eddie, Duong and Ben, though your guide may differ.

“We had the pleasure of a young guide called Robert. We set off to explore District 1. First stop the markets which were a lot of fun! Throughout our tour we visited and learned about many buildings / icons of Ho Chi Minh. We had the fun expeRead more”

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13.The Hidden Gems & Insightful Stories of Saigon Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $14

Walk central Ho Chi Minh City with Joy Journeys’ local university student guides, stopping at Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Independence Palace, the Thich Quang Duc Monument and a secret weapons cellar. The 3-hour-15-minute tour includes Vietnamese iced coffee, bottled water and cellar admission. Guide names on past tours include Lucy, Lily, Tyson and Andrea.

“This was a good and enjoyable tour, and a nice way to explore parts of Saigon that most visitors don’t usually see. Our guide, Lily, was friendly and made a real effort to ensure we understood everything. The tour includes interesting spots, tRead more”

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14.Morning Walking Food Tour in Non Tourist Area and Full of Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $49

Start at 8am with hotel pickup by taxi and a private guide, then head to District 7 for a four-hour food walk. Make banh cuon trung, try pho chua dac biet, and visit a local wet market. The tour also features foods such as banh mi heo quay and banh khot, and can be adapted for vegan and vegetarian diets.

“Sunny my tour guide took me trough different districts and showed me Saigon. I have learned a lot of things and sampled some great food. I have also cooked. Highly recommend 10 out of 10. Thank you Sunny”

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15.Taste the Unreal Street Food Walking Tour in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $46

LV Tours takes you from your hotel into District 3 for Vietnamese street food, then on foot through local streets and food stops, ending at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Expect a 3-to-4-hour outing with dishes such as banh xeo and bun bo Hue, plus coffee or tea. Guides named in past outings include Kevin, Castle, and Shane.

“Great experience, great guide. Will definitely recommend! Great for a summary of Vietnamese street food and walk through the backalleys seeing city life close up. Also 10/10 guide for questions about life in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.”

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