Guided walking tour · Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City: Highlights & Hidden Gems - Free Walking Tour

A walking introduction to Ho Chi Minh City's main colonial landmarks and some less-visited corners.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 253 reviews
Duration
2.5 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 50 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Detoured Asia
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Bitexco Financial Tower
  2. Saigon River30 min
  3. Nguyen Hue Street20 min
  4. Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater)10 min
  5. People's Committee Building10 min
  6. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon10 min
  7. Saigon Central Post Office10 min
  8. Ho Chi Minh City's Book Street10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Local expert, fluent in English
  • This walking tour operates on a Tips-only basis

Not included

  • Coffee and/or Tea

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Reviews: 5 of the other 14 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 50 people. None of the other 9 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.5 km in about 47 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, still widely called Saigon, is Vietnam's largest and busiest city. Its central District 1 has colonial landmarks, war history and a legendary street-food scene.

Crossing roads. Cross slowly and steadily so scooters can flow around you.

Heat. Hot all year. Walk in the morning or evening and carry water.

Read the full Ho Chi Minh City walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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