Things to Do in Ho Chi Minh City
• At the top, enjoy 360-degree views that stretch across the city, where the bustling streets of Saigon meet the calm waters of the Mekong Delta in the distance.
• In the immersive VR game “Top of Vietnam”, skydive from 461 meters atop Landmark 81, racing against the clock for a chance to earn a spot on the leaderboard.
• Visit the interactive photo station to capture unique moments with futuristic effects and quirky backgrounds, making your sky-high adventure more fun.
Start Your Free Saigon Adventure!
Are you ready to explore the heart of Saigon without spending a dime? Join our Free Walking Tour of Saigon, where history, culture, and street food come together to create an unforgettable experience. Book your spot now and embark on an adventure that will leave you with incredible memories!
A Journey Full of Stories and Surprises
Picture this: You arrive in Saigon, eager to explore but overwhelmed by the countless landmarks and bustling streets. Where should you go? What’s worth seeing? How can you experience the city's authentic culture without joining overpriced, crowded tours?
That’s where we come in. As you walk down the lively Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the scent of Vietnamese coffee drifts through the air. You hear the echoes of the past as we stand before the CIA Building, a site of historical significance. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, we take you underground into a Secret Weapon Bunker, revealing a hidden chapter of Saigon’s history.
Our tour is not just about seeing the sights—it’s about feeling the heartbeat of the city. Whether you’re sipping on Salted Coffee or standing in front of the Opera House, every stop holds a story waiting to be told.
Why Is This Tour Special?
This is the only walking tour on GuruWalk that takes you to the Secret Weapon Bunker, a hidden historical site filled with stories from the Vietnam War.
· There’s no financial pressure: You’re not required to pay upfront. Tips are optional, based on your satisfaction (usually €10–50).
· It’s exclusive: Each tour is limited to 10 participants to ensure privacy and quality.
· It’s born from passion: Created by locals who want visitors to experience the best of Saigon without breaking the bank.
· Unmatched value: Similar tours typically cost $30–$50 on platforms like Tripadvisor, Viator, GetYourGuide, and Klook. However, with our free walking tour, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable experience at no upfront cost.
Explore 12 Amazing Landmarks
1️⃣ Bitexco Financial Tower (outside)
2️⃣ Nguyen Hue Walking Street (inside)
3️⃣ Cà Phê Apartment (inside) – A hidden gem of Vietnamese coffee culture.
4️⃣ Cà Phê Muối Chú Long (inside) – Famous for its Salted Coffee.
5️⃣ City Hall (outside)
6️⃣ Ho Chi Minh Statue (outside)
7️⃣ Opera House (outside)
8️⃣ CIA Building (outside) – The rooftop of the famous 1975 evacuation photo.
9️⃣ Notre Dame Cathedral (outside)
🔟 Book Street (inside) – A paradise for book lovers.
1️⃣1️⃣ Saigon Central Post Office (inside) – A stunning 19th-century French colonial post office with remarkable architecture and a fascinating history, designed by Alfred Foulhoux. A great place to take photos, admire the historic interior, and even send a postcard home!
1️⃣2️⃣ Independence Palace (outside)
1️⃣3️⃣ Secret Weapon Bunker (inside) – A hidden wartime site, reached by a short GrabCar ride (20,000 VND contribution per guest).
The tour ends at the Secret Weapon Bunker, where you’ll uncover hidden tunnels and learn about their role in the Vietnam War.
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• Explore the Ben Dinh site, featuring original tunnel segments, hidden trapdoors, field hospitals, and wartime relics.
• Watch live demonstrations of booby traps and learn about guerrilla tactics from your English-speaking guide.
• Try boiled cassava and Vietnamese tea—simple staples that sustained soldiers during the war.
• Choose from a value-friendly big group tour or a small group experience with fewer people and more guide interaction (up to 25 or 12 guests, respectively).
Want to experience the real Ho Chi Minh City? We’ve got you covered.
Join us on a dynamic guided walking tour through the heart of Saigon, where the past and present collide in the most captivating way. From iconic colonial landmarks to the bustling energy of hidden alleyways and street markets, every stop along the way tells a story.
✨ What You’ll See and Do:
- 📍 Bitexco Financial Tower – Starting point of our adventure
- 🌊 Saigon River – Hear untold tales along the waterfront
- ☕ Trendy Local Cafés – Get a taste of modern Vietnamese café culture
- 🚶♂️ Nguyen Hue Walking Street – A lively promenade full of surprises
- 🏛️ Government City Hall – A French colonial gem
- 🎭 Saigon Opera House – Elegance meets history
- 🕵️♂️ Former CIA Building – A covert chapter from the Vietnam War
- ✉️ Central Post Office – A stunning piece of French architecture
- ⛪ Notre-Dame Cathedral – An enduring symbol of the city
- 📚 Central Book Street – A quiet lane packed with literary charm
Along the way, you’ll wind through hidden alleys, historic markets, and catch glimpses of everyday local life—from sizzling street food to the symphony of scooters that define the city.
📍 Meeting Point:
Right outside the main entrance of Starbucks Coffee at the Bitexco Financial Tower.
🧭 Why Take This Tour?
This is the perfect introduction to Ho Chi Minh City, especially if you’ve just arrived. You’ll get context on the city’s rich history—from its founding, through French colonization, wartime stories, and into modern-day Vietnam—plus some local secrets and hidden gems.
🎁 Bonus:
After the tour finishes, we’ll send you a local’s blog packed with insider recommendations on the best street food, rooftop bars, and must-do activities to make the most of your stay.
This is more than a walking tour—it’s your gateway to understanding and enjoying Saigon. And yes, it’s completely free!
Let us help you create unforgettable memories in Ho Chi Minh City. 😉
• Step into the Ao Dai Museum on the 49th floor to explore exquisite traditional Vietnamese attire, a tribute to timeless elegance and local culture.
• Learn about the city’s key sights through interactive screens and use binoculars on the Skydeck to explore Saigon’s streets and skyline in detail.
• Fun fact: The Bitexco Financial Tower, where the Saigon Skydeck is located, is designed to resemble a lotus flower, which is a significant symbol in Vietnamese culture.
🏆 Join Our Award-Winning Free Tour — Ranked Among the Top 2% of GuruWalk Experiences!
🌃 A Night of Flavor, History & Local Vibes in Saigon
Saigon doesn’t sleep — it sizzles!
Behind its glowing lights and buzzing traffic lies a hidden world of wartime secrets, mouthwatering street food, and vibrant alleys bursting with life.
Join the only GuruWalk tour that blends authentic local cuisine + hidden war history + a lively night out at Beer Street (Bùi Viện) — all in one unforgettable evening!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Tour
✅ Exclusive: The only GuruWalk food tour featuring a real hidden war bunker!
✅ Authentic & Cultural: Eat like a local, learn like a historian.
✅ 9 + iconic street dishes handpicked from beloved Saigon vendors.
✅ Small group only — max 12 guests/guide for a personal experience.
✅ Free Walking Tour Concept: Join free, just pay for food (~ 8 USD = 200 000 VND) + tip what you feel (€10 – €50 at the end).
🚶♂️ Your Evening Adventure
📍 Secret Weapon Bunker – Meeting Point: Kick off the night at Saigon’s best-kept wartime secret — an underground armory from the Vietnam War.
📍 Bò lá lốt Cô Liêng – Juicy grilled beef wrapped in betel leaves over charcoal 🔥 — smoky, herbal, unforgettable!
📍 Grilled Banana Sticky Rice – Sweet, coconut-rich and irresistibly local.
📍 Nguyen Thien Thuat Apartments – Step back to old-school Saigon and choose between a crispy bánh mì or a hearty bún bò Huế in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.
📍 Ho Thi Ky Flower Market & Street Food Market – A colorful maze of snacks and smiles. Cool down with sugarcane juice and get ready to feast!
🍽️ Sample Menu
🍕 Bánh tráng nướng (Vietnamese pizza)
🥞 Bánh xèo crispy pancake + Saigon Beer
🍢 Grilled meat skewers
🦪 Steamed oysters with lemongrass
🐚 Stuffed snails
🍮 Salted cheese flan
🍺 Saigon Beer or soft drink
✨ Menu flexible – choose freely based on your taste and appetite!
At Ho Thi Ky Market — Saigon’s street-food paradise with 300 + vendors — follow your nose and discover what locals love most.
📍 Taxi to Beer Street (Bùi Viện) – only 20 000 VND/pax
📍 Beer Street Finale 🍻 – End the night with cold beer, good company and cheers to a perfect Saigon experience!
🕕 Daily Departures: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Join Free — Pay Only for Food (≈ 200 000 VND for 9 + dishes) + Tip What You Feel
👉 Book Now — Join Saigon’s Top Rated Night Tour!
Let Saigon surprise you with its flavors, stories and soul.
Discover why this tour ranks in the top 2 % of GuruWalk experiences worldwide!
• Take a seat on the upper deck, get a bird’s-eye-view of the city, and keep your phone at the ready for when the right photo op comes your way.
• Pass by the street performances and mouth-watering flavors of Nguyen Hue, the opulent Saigon Opera House & more on your tour.
Welcome to Saigon — a city of stories, memories, and endless motion.
This isn’t your average city tour. It’s a walk through time, guided by locals who live the stories they share. With Momo Travel, you’ll go beyond the guidebooks — hearing tales of old Saigon, the echoes of the colonial past, secret missions, and the quiet resilience of people who shaped the city.
We’re here not just to show you places, but to invite you into conversations, personal memories, and the heartbeats behind historic walls.
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🌟 Why Join This Tour?
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam through stories rarely told — from hidden corners of resistance to reflections on modern life. It’s not a history lesson; it’s a shared journey, where you’re invited to listen, ask, and connect.
And as a thank-you, we’ll gift you a special PDF guide at the end, full of local tips, food recommendations, rooftop bars, and discount codes to enjoy during your stay. 💎
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🗺️ Highlights of This Small-Group Experience:
🍃 Former Manufacturer of Opium
🏛️ Saigon Opera House
🚶 Nguyen Hue Walking Street
🏨The Coffee Apartment
🗽 Ho Chi Minh Statue
🕵️ The Secret Landing Zone
☕ A relaxing break with a local drink, snack, and clean bathroom!
📮 Saigon Post Office
🍃 The Book Street
⛪ Notre Dame Cathedral
🏰 Independence Palace
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💬 Come as a traveler, leave as a friend.
This tour is 100% free, led by passionate local hosts from Momo Travel, who believe the best experiences begin with kindness and curiosity. If you enjoy the walk, feel free to leave a tip — but your presence is already a gift.
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📍 Meeting Point:
74 Hai Ba Trung St. (The Manufacture Courtyard Gate)
Look for our guide with the blue paper fan — your passcode is: Momo
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Let us show you the city we love. Book now — your Saigon story begins here. ❤️
• Watch a traditional water puppet show where vibrant characters glide across the water, telling tales of Vietnamese folklore.
• Dine under the stars on a Saigon River cruise, soaking in city views with every bite.
• Round-trip transfers ensure you can fully relax and enjoy the night without logistical worries.
• Fun fact: Cyclo rides, a signature of Vietnam, are now a cultural heritage symbol of leisurely city exploration.
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Let's join our Tour
About our tour:
- Very fun
- Optimal route
- Surprising activities
- In particularly, you will have chance to hear about Interesting facts about this city and Vietnam culture, food, people's character, religion, education and history...
We will reach to some famous places:
- Bitexco Tower
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Chú Long Salt Coffee
- The City Hall
- The Opera House (outside)
- Notre Dame Cathedral.(outside)
- Sai Gon Central Post Office (inside)
- Book Street
- Reunification/Independence Palace (outside)
And you can ask any question directly to the Tour Guide during the tour. This tour not only help you have overview about this city but also engage you with others. You will have new friends and never feel alone in the new country.
What do you should prepare: Water, sneakers/flip-flops/sandals, Sunscreen-coat-hat (morning) or raincoat in the afternoon.
If you are not able make the booking, just message to me
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• With buses arriving every 30 to 45 minutes, this tour whisks you away to 18 top spots in the city across two unique routes.
• Climb to the upper deck for scenic views and tune into a 9-language audio guide to uncover more of Saigon’s past and culture.
• Head to the Museum of Vietnamese History & learn about the country’s history, or the Van Phat Pagoda for a moment of peace among the bustle.
If Saigon is known for one thing, it’s the swarms of buzzing motorbikes - and riding one isn’t just transportation, it’s a rite of passage. Join me for a thrilling scooter ride through the real Saigon, where we’ll dive into the vibrant streets, discover the city's hidden corners, and connect with the pulse of daily life.
Highlights:
1. Jade Emperor Pagoda
Visit one of the most sacred temples in the city—so iconic, even President Obama made a stop here.
2. The Pink Church
Snap stunning photos at this Insta-famous landmark, known for its vivid pink façade and French colonial architecture.
3. The burning monk story
We'll stop at a meaningful local site to learn the story of a revered monk who made a historic sacrifice...
4. The Oldest Apartments in Saigon
Walk through buildings that have stood the test of time, holding stories from generations past
5. Authentic Coffee at a Vintage Café
Enjoy Vietnamese coffee at one of the city's oldest, most charming coffee shops—where locals have gathered for decades.
6. Drive Through Gangster Town and Saigon River Views
We’ll zigzag through a maze of narrow alleys in a notorious area with a colorful history and surprising charm. Cruise alongside the riverbank and enjoy breathtaking views—especially magical at sunset.
Tour inclusions:
1. Transportation:
Private Motorbikes
Free hotel pick-up & drop-off in Districts 1, 3, and 4
2. Equipment & Safety
Rain ponchos, high-quality helmets, and accident insurance
3. Guides & Drivers
Local licensed English-speaking guide, Professional drivers
4. A lovely gift
A lovely gift to remember Saigon with us
• Learn about wartime survival as you explore underground tunnels and see live demonstrations of booby traps, followed by cassava and tea tasting.
• Cruise the Tien River on motorized and rowing boats, visiting local workshops, tropical orchards, and villages along the way.
• Enjoy a live Vietnamese folk music performance and a traditional lunch at a riverside restaurant.
• Choose between a shared tour (up to 22 guests) or a private one for a more exclusive, flexible experience.
Duration: ~3 hours
Meet at: 7-Eleven, Tôn Thất Tùng, District 1
Language: English
Tour Type: Free walking tour (tip-based)
Walk through history in the very streets where it unfolded.
Join us on a powerful, eye-opening journey through Ho Chi Minh City's wartime past, where personal memories and national history collide. Guided by a local who grew up hearing firsthand stories of the conflict, this tour brings the Vietnam War to life in a way museums can’t.
From underground bunkers to poignant memorials and forgotten colonial remnants, each stop offers insight into the struggles, resistance, and resilience of the Vietnamese people. It's not just about battles and politics — it's about the human stories behind them.
🔍 Tour Highlights Include:
- 🕳️ Secret Weapon Bunker
Step into a hidden basement once used by the Viet Cong to store arms — a time capsule of wartime ingenuity and secrecy. - 🏠 Visit a Local Guide’s Home
Hear intimate family stories from someone whose life was shaped by the war. A rare, personal perspective on the cost and complexity of conflict. - 🔥 The Burning Monk Story
Stand near the intersection where Thích Quảng Đức’s self-immolation shocked the world — and learn why his act still resonates today. - ⛪ Archbishop’s Residence
Discover how religion, politics, and resistance intertwined in this colonial-era building still steeped in mystery and power. - 🏛️ War Remnants Museum
A stop at one of Saigon’s most visited sites — your guide will offer the stories behind the exhibits and help decode its powerful imagery. - 🎓 Le Quy Don French School
See a beautiful colonial-era school that once served a darker purpose during the war — often missed by the average traveler. - 🏰 End at the Reunification Palace
Finish your journey at the place where the Vietnam War officially ended in 1975 — a symbolic site of division and unity.
📣 Tip-based and truly immersive — this tour is perfect for history buffs, curious travelers, and anyone seeking a meaningful, off-the-beaten-path experience in Ho Chi Minh City.
Spaces are limited — don’t miss the chance to walk through the pages of living history.
• As buses arrive every 30 minutes, visit up to 12 unique landmarks across Ho Chi Minh, and 15 top sights in the Saigon-Cho Lon area.
• Kick back in your seat, soak up panoramic views, and tune in to multilingual audio guides that bring the city’s rich & diverse history to life.
• Discover the city after sunset on a non-stop panoramic night tour and gain entry to the War Remnants Museum or Independence Palace.
• On your tour, you will visit popular sights such as the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Zoo & more.
Hidden just west of central Ho Chi Minh City lies Cholon, a district where past and present collide in a whirlwind of color, flavor, and culture. This is Saigon’s Chinatown — and it's a place unlike any other in the city. More than just a neighborhood, Cholon is a living museum of Vietnamese-Chinese heritage, with deep spiritual roots, age-old architecture, and a culinary scene that pulls no punches.
On this immersive walking tour, we’ll take you beyond the tourist trail and into the real heart of District 5, where Chinese medicine shops, incense-filled temples, and bustling wet markets tell stories older than modern Vietnam itself.
🗺️ Your Journey Includes:
- 🏘️ Hao Sy Phuong Alleyway
Start your journey in one of Cholon’s most photogenic alleys. Once home to generations of Chinese immigrants, this narrow passageway is rich with local history and everyday life. - 🛕 Ba Thien Hau Temple
Visit one of Saigon’s oldest and most important Chinese temples, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu. Intricate carvings, curling incense, and spiritual silence offer a peek into traditional beliefs. - 🕌 Cho Lon Masjid (Mosque)
Discover Cholon’s multicultural side with a stop at this historic mosque — a reminder of the area’s diverse roots. - 🍲 Khu ăn uống chợ Thủ Đô
Sample street food classics at this buzzing local market: from savory noodles and dumplings to sweet Chinese desserts. A true food lover’s playground. - 🧵 Soai Kinh Lam Market
Marvel at endless rows of vibrant fabrics and watch the local fashion business in motion at this textile-focused bazaar. - ⛪ St. Francis Xavier Church
A surprising colonial-era gem tucked into Chinatown, this church showcases the religious blend that defines the area. - 🛍️ Binh Tay Market
The commercial heart of Cholon, this vast wholesale market is packed with spices, dried goods, souvenirs, and daily necessities — a must-see for any visitor. - 🏤 District 5 Post Office (Bưu điện Quận 5)
A lesser-known architectural beauty, this building tells its own story of the city’s colonial and cultural evolution. - 🍛 Final Stop: A Hidden Local Eatery
End the day like a true Saigoneer — over a shared table of comforting local dishes in a tucked-away restaurant known only to neighborhood regulars.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Tour:
This isn’t just a walk — it’s a journey through time, taste, and tradition. From hidden alleyways to sacred temples, from vibrant markets to unforgettable street eats, you’ll see a side of Saigon that most travelers miss. Whether you're a curious explorer, a foodie, or a culture lover, Cholon will steal your heart.
Come for the history. Stay for the stories. Leave with a full heart (and stomach).
