Ho Chi Minh City: Xom Cai Hidden Local Life Walking Tour Private Tour (English)
ID: GYG1076954-O-1666213
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the authentic heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City on a walking tour of Xóm Cải. Explore narrow alleys, taste local snacks, and experience daily life in a Vietnamese community.
Step off the tourist trail and discover the authentic heartbeat of Ho Chi Minh City on a unique walking tour of Xóm Cải. Known only to locals, this neighborhood offers a rare chance to experience daily life in a Vietnamese residential community — far from the usual tourist crowds.
Follow your local guide as you wander through narrow alleys, explore traditional apartment blocks where generations of families live, and feel the vibrant energy of community life. Along the way, taste delicious local snacks prepared by residents, learn about the neighborhood’s history, and soak up the atmosphere that makes this area so special.
Visit an authentic local apartment complex and see how Saigonese live day-to-day. Taste a variety of traditional street snacks right inside the neighborhood. Experience a “no-tourist” side of Ho Chi Minh City with a local guide. Walk through narrow alleys and hidden corners full of culture and stories.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of a local Vietnamese community
- Explore narrow alleys and traditional apartment blocks with a local guide
- Taste delicious local snacks prepared by residents in the neighborhood
- Discover the history and culture of Xóm Cải, a hidden gem in Ho Chi Minh City
- Experience a “no-tourist” side of the city and connect with local life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection
The tour involves walking through narrow alleys
INCLUDED
- Local guide
- Walking tour
- Tasting of local snacks
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals and drinks not specified in the tour
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
