Explore more curated experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

View all Ho Chi Minh City tours

Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

Top rated
4.7
Activity provider: VIVA VIETNAM
Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City
Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City 2
Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City 3
+2
more

3-hour tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Pho di bo Nguyen Hue, Hidden gem and Secret stop. Run by VIVA VIETNAM, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Pho di bo Nguyen Hue
  • Hidden gem
  • Secret stop
  • Runs 3 hours
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees (if applicable)

Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts

PriceFrom $28.69 per person
Duration3 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 3-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, built around Pho di bo Nguyen Hue, Hidden gem and Secret stop. It is run by VIVA VIETNAM, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers local guide, Entrance fees, Walking tour through 4 iconic apartments and Photo assistance and insider tips from your guide. It does not cover Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Food & Drinks and Tips for guide, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with VIVA VIETNAM before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Pho di bo Nguyen Hue

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

Hidden gem

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

Secret stop

Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

Arrive back at

Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Pho di bo Nguyen Hue: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

Hidden gem: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

Secret stop: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (1 hour)

Arrive back at: Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Includes

  • English-speaking local guide
  • Entrance fees (if applicable)
  • Walking tour through 4 iconic apartments
  • Photo assistance and insider tips from your guide

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses
  • Food & Drinks
  • Tips for guide (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

You might also like...

Share
Main Tour Price
Starting from $28.69
$28.69
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.7/5
based on 26 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
M
Melinda
August 2, 2026

More than your average walking tour! I highly recommend this tour of iconic apartments and could write pages on what we saw & learnt about Saigon's history and local life with our guide Lucas but won't bore you! Lucas was friendly, knowledgeable & accommodating. We discovered many hidden gems including some very cool bars and coffee shops. We also visited some other buildings along the way - giving us some additional historical background to this amazing city! Highly Recommended! The pace was good, it was hot so hat, plenty of water and comfy shoes are a must. Thank you Lucas for a fun and ver

5
A
Anja
April 16, 2026

We ended up having a tour just for the two of us. Charm was really nice and she showed us cool places to discover. We also had a coffee together and had a great time! :)

5
S
Stephen
March 11, 2026

The tour was excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly and communicated very well. It was a great experience.

5
S
Susanne
March 9, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour in Ho Chi Minh City. We saw and learned about the places, buildings, and their associated stories. Our guide was very friendly and dedicated. We would definitely recommend this tour.

5
C
Charlotte
December 24, 2025

Lucas is a very good guide! it was very interesting.

5
I
Ian
December 17, 2025

Highly recommended tour with Lucas showing the places behind the scenes that the usual tours do not show you, highlighting the cultural and historical histories of Vietnam through some of its hidden buildings. thoroughly enjoyed .

5
A
Alexandra
December 3, 2025

The tour was amazing! Mavis took me to special places I would have never found without her. She also has a lot of knowledge of viatnamese history and gives a lot of interessting informations. If you like special tours with nice coffee shops and houses you should definitly book this one :)

5
s
silviu
November 30, 2025

So cool tour and different. Thanks so much Hung for your information. He is very dedicated for this job and he is very coool. Very awesome experience!

5
B
Beryl
November 14, 2025

Hung was fantastic,went over and beyond my tour request.Introduced me to vietnamese foods,drinks I probably would never have tried.Visited markets in district 1 and 3 and enlightened me on vietnamese history.Thank you

5
Y
Yvette
November 9, 2025

Very interesting tour. Great for photos. Steven was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure I was safe, he knew a lot about the area. I was the only one on the tour and found Steven very easy to chat too. It was a very enjoyable tour. Highly recommend

5
t
timothee
August 15, 2026

Super balade dans des appartements emblématiques de HCMC. Ça sort des sentiers battus. Très agréable, je recommande

4
T
Traveller
May 8, 2026

Interesting and very knowledgeable guide :)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nhà hát Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
The price does not cover hotel pickup and drop-off, personal expenses, food & drinks and tips for guide (optional). Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Expect uneven ground, mud after rain and some climbing. Trainers with grip are the minimum and walking boots are better. The pace follows the group, so tell your guide early if you want it slower rather than at the point you are struggling.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
English-speaking local guide, Entrance fees (if applicable), Walking tour through 4 iconic apartments, Photo assistance and insider tips from your guide
The duration of the Iconic Apartments Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City is typically 3 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$28.69