Ho Chi Minh: PRIVATE Off the Beaten Track Tour with a Local
A private walk off the tourist track with a local, from the Ben Thanh market into Cholon's Chinatown, Cha Tam Church and the Binh Tay market.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Guided in
- English, vi
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Run by
- Withlocals
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Where the tour goes
- Ben Thanh Market1 hr
- Ho Chi Minh City1 hr
- Phố Tau Sai Gon (Chợ Lớn Quận 5)
- Nha Tho Cha Tam (Cha Tam Church)
- Binh Tay Market
- Ban Co Market
- Ba Thien Hau Temple
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Private Local Guide
- Private Tour - only you and your local
- Sustainable Carbon Neutral Experience
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Access
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Ho Chi Minh City
- Reviews: 8 of the other 14 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
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 30 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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