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Top Sights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City

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Activity provider: Cai Chien Co., Ltd.
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Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, taking in Bitexco Financial Tower, Flags of ASEAN Nations and Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm. Run by Cai Chien Co., Ltd., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Bitexco Financial Tower
  • Flags of ASEAN Nations
  • State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office
  • Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm
  • Runs 2.5 hours
  • English-speaking local guide

Top Sights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: Key Facts

PriceFrom $26 per person
Duration2.5 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 2.5-hour experience in Ho Chi Minh City, built around Bitexco Financial Tower, Flags of ASEAN Nations and State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office. It is run by Cai Chien Co., Ltd., 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.

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The price covers local guide, 2.5 hour walking tour, Vietnamese phrase mini-session, Guided street-crossing practice and Visit to residential alley and apartment building. It does not cover Additional food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation and Personal expenses, 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.

Bitexco Financial Tower. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Cai Chien Co., Ltd. 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

Bitexco Financial Tower

Bitexco Financial Tower

Guided tour, Safety briefing (15 minutes)

Flags of ASEAN Nations

Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm

Pass by (15 minutes)

QPF3+JJ

Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Hồ Chí Minh City People's Committee

Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

22 Lý Tự Trọng

Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon

Guided tour, Sightseeing (15 minutes)

Saigon Book Street

Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Bitexco Financial Tower

Bitexco Financial Tower: Guided tour, Safety briefing (15 minutes)

Flags of ASEAN Nations: Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

State Bank of Vietnam - HCMC Office: Guided tour (30 minutes)

Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm: Pass by (15 minutes)

QPF3+JJ: Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Hồ Chí Minh City People's Committee: Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House: Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

Includes

  • English-speaking local guide
  • 2.5 hour walking tour
  • Vietnamese phrase mini-session
  • Guided street-crossing practice
  • Visit to residential alley and apartment building
  • Local market visit
  • One small local snack tasting

Excludes

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

Bitexco Financial Tower

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 2.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $26
$26
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

5/5
based on 4 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
5
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Kathryn
June 2, 2026

It was great. Our tour guide Peter was fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour

5
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Timon
April 2, 2026

Had a lovely afternoon with Thang, who told us a lot of interesting facts about the city and places that we visited. We have seen spots we otherwise wouldn’t have gone, so definitely worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bitexco Financial Tower
The price does not cover additional food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation and personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
Unless the option says private, this runs as a small group. The operator caps it rather than filling a coach, and if you want it to yourselves the private option is priced separately on this page.
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, 2.5 hour walking tour, Vietnamese phrase mini-session, Guided street-crossing practice, Visit to residential alley and apartment building, Local market visit, One small local snack tasting
The duration of the Top Sights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Ho Chi Minh City is typically 2.5 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$26