️ Ho Chi Minh City Instagram Tour: Hidden Gems (Private & All-Inclusive)
Description
If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam, the iconic city of Ho Chi Minh will already be on your itinerary. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the best spots, let us show you around on our Ho Chi Minh Instagram Tour! Forget everything you think you know about guided tours when you come with us - there are no stuffy silences or boring monologues here! ===== Tour Schedule 10:00 AM – Pick up at your hotel 10:15 AM – Arrive at the Notre Dame Cathedral 10:45 AM – Visit The Central Post Office 11:45 AM – Visit the “Pink Church" 12:30 PM – Explore a hidden weapons bunker 1:15 PM – Lunch Time! 2:45 PM – Visit the Ho Chi Minh Squares (People’s Committee) 3:00 PM – Stroll along Nguyen Hue Street and grab views of Bitexco 3:30 PM – Visit Instagrammable boutique shops and enjoy coffee & dessert! 4:30 PM – Visit the Minh Dang Quang Pagoda 5:15 PM – View the tallest building in HCMC and relax in a secret spot by the river 6:15 PM – Arrive back at your hotel
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your trip will start with a first stop at the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and you will get to take a lot of photos at this beautiful Church. It is the most impressive cathedral in Vietnam. Modeled on Notre-Dame de Paris and built with materials shipped over from France, the cathedral is the religious center for Vietnam’s 6.2 million Catholics.
The next stop is at Saigon Central Post Office. It is one of the most iconic Instagrammable destinations in Ho Chi Minh City. With the charming colonial architecture and ornate decorations, it's a perfect spot for your social media photos. Moreover, it is a beautiful remnant of Vietnam’s complicated past. If you’re looking for an Instagrammable spot with the amazing architecture, this is definitely the place to do it.
Tan Dinh Church or the famous PINK Church is one of the most underrated sights in the city. Its intense color is hard to miss, and the interior is equally as stunning. During Tan Dinh’s 1929 reconstruction, wealthy parishioner Francois Haasz and his Vietnamese wife generously decorated the inside with Italian marble, creating a rich, elegant feel. To add a historical dimension to Tan Dinh, the founder of the church, Father Donatien Eveillard, is buried beneath the nave.
On the next destination, we'll take you to a Hidden Weapons Bunker that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else in Saigon. You will be able to pick up and checkout actual weapons that were used during the Vietnam war.
The City Hall is an architectural masterpiece completed in 1908 and still functions as a government office, so you cannot go inside. Yet you can appreciate the beauty of the structure from the outside as it looms at the north end of the pedestrian street, Nguyen Hue. The cream and yellow structure get lit up with floodlights come nighttime and is a spectacular sight, also a perfect spot for Instagram photos during the day.
Get a perfect view of the Bitexco Financial Tower while walking on Nguyen Hue Street and it's definitely an Instagramable spot.
Minh Dang Quang Pagoda is one of the largest temples in Ho Chi Minh City, established by the Mendicant Buddhist Order, one of the biggest Buddhist sects in southern Vietnam. The central octagon-shaped temple topped with a lotus flower was designed in traditional Chinese architectural style.
We'll pass by this beautiful Opera House during the trip
Pass by this place during the trip
Pass by this famous War museum during the trip
Pass by the water puppet theater during the trip
The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968.
The War Remnants Museum is a war museum at 28 Vo Van Tan, in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It contains exhibits relating to the First Indochina War and the Vietnam War.
Bitexco Financial Tower is a skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At its completion in 2010, it became the tallest building in Vietnam and kept this status until January 2011, when it was surpassed by Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower. With 68 floors above ground and three basements, the building has a height of 262.5 metres, making it the second tallest building in the city, fifth tallest in Vietnam, and the 263rd tallest in the world, as of the beginning of 2018.
Bến Thành Market is located in the center of Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of the city. Ben Thanh Market is a famous destination for many local and foreign tourists from all around the world. The market operates all year round and opens at around 6am} every day until the official closing time at 6pm.
Ho Chi Minh City Hall or Saigon City Hall or Hôtel de Ville de Saïgon was built in 1902–1908 in a French colonial style for the then city of Saigon. It was renamed after 1975 as Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. Although this elegant colonial building is not open to the public, Saigon City Hall is popular for its great photo opportunities. Tourists can take photographs outside and many people choose to do this at night when the building and its grounds are lit up
Gia Long Palace, now officially the Hồ Chí Minh City Museum is a historical site and museum in Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam. The museum is situated at the corner of Lý Tự Trọng and Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa streets, located on 2 hectares of land, near the Independence Palace.
Enclosed observation deck for views
The Jade Emperor Pagoda is a Taoist pagoda located at 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It was built by the Chinese community in 1909. It is also known from 1984 by the new Chinese name Phước Hải Tự, and as the Tortoise Pagoda. U.S. President Barack Obama paid a visit to the pagoda during his state trip to Vietnam on 22 May 2016.
Tân Định church is a Roman Catholic church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Its formal name is the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Even though it's in District 3, the parish shares its name with neighbouring District 1's Tân Định Ward. It was built during the French colonial period in the 1870s and completed on 16 December 1876, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina.
Large indoor market with lots of goods
Buddhist temple with a vegetarian eatery
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street is a book street located at Nguyen Van Binh Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Beautiful walking street with incredible views.
Cultural museum honoring Vietnam's women
Modest park with a scenic koi pond
Landmark 81 is a super-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The investor and primary developer for the project is Vinhomes, a Vietnamese corporation that is also the country's largest real-estate company.
Great place to hang out and see turtles.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide a pickup for you directly from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of District 1, 3, 4 & Binh Thanh District areas. If you are outside of these areas please contact us and we can let you know if we can arrange a hotel pickup. Additional costs might be applied. Thanks! Here's the full schedule : 10:00 AM : Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location) 10:15 AM : Arrive at the Notre Dame Cathedral 10:45 AM : Visit The Central Post Office 11:45 AM : Visit the Ho Chi Minh Square (People’s Committee) 12:00 PM : Stroll along Nguyen Hue Street and grab views of Bitexco 12:30 PM : Visit Instagrammable boutique shops and enjoy coffee & dessert! 1:00 PM : Explore a hidden weapons bunker & vintage Vietnamese home 1:30 PM : Lunch Time! 2:45 PM : Visit the “Pink Church" 4:00 PM : Visit the Minh Dang Quang Pagoda 4:30 PM : View the tallest building in HCMC and relax in a secret spot by the river 5:00 PM : Return back to your hotel 5:15 PM : Arrive back at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(54)
Took this tour yesterday as a solo traveler on my first day in Vietnam. Pros: -clean, air conditioned vehicle -tour guide /driver nice, provided great communication the day before with the guide and months before with the company. -driver and guide arrived on time -lunch spot at a vegan/vegetarian restaurant was a solid pick and had delicious food -cold tea at cafe (orange lavender peach tea) was amazing (since I couldn’t drink the coffee w/ milk as there were no substitutions with nondairy milks) -guide was respectful and if I opted out of doing something there was no push to do it -bottle of water provided Cons: -45 minutes wasted waiting outside/inside a hotel lobby because the tour guide left his phone in the vehicle with the driver. The problem would’ve been resolved faster had the tour guide used my phone, as I offered to him, to contact the company via WhatsApp group chat informing them of the issue so they could contact the driver. This was only done by the tour guide AFTER the time passed. Initially the guide had us outside waiting but I told him it was too hot and I needed AC so we went into a hotel lobby. -I don’t know if the tour guide was new or if this is normal, but I felt like after lunch, there was not much information given as before. A few sentences here and there, unless I had questions to facilitate more conversation, but more silence and observation at the sights towards the end of the tour. -while the sights were nice/cool to see more could be provided (more stops) Overall, I think this tour was overpriced for what I received even more for the dilemma that went long than necessary and cut int the time of the tour I paid for (even more as a solo traveler). I chose forever vacation for this tour because I was extremely pleased with their instagram tour in Bali which I highly recommend as it is amazing and 100% better than what I experienced on this tour. However for this instagram tour in Ho Chi Minh City I do not recommend but suggest improvement to match the energy of the advertised video/pictures.
Hi Caroline, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed review of your tour with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and are very sorry to hear that your experience in Ho Chi Minh City didn’t fully meet your expectations — especially after having such a wonderful time with us in Bali. We’re glad to know you enjoyed the clean and comfortable vehicle, timely pickup, great lunch spot, and your guide’s respectful attitude. However, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay when your guide left his phone in the vehicle. We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to lose time from your tour, especially on a hot day and as a solo traveler. Your suggestion about contacting our team sooner is very helpful, and we’ve already shared it with our operations team to ensure a quicker response if a similar situation ever arises. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the second half of the tour and the overall pacing. We’ll be reviewing this with our local team to ensure our guides maintain the same level of engagement and information throughout the entire experience, and that our itineraries deliver great value from start to finish. We’re grateful that you took the time to provide this feedback — it truly helps us improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future so we can provide the 5-star experience you enjoyed in Bali. Warm regards, The ForeverVacation Team
Great experience and got to know the city. Big shout out to Ocean, he tailored our tour to us, many thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind review! 🌟 We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Ho Chi Minh City and that Ocean helped tailor the tour to fit your needs perfectly. He’ll be so happy to know you appreciated his efforts. We hope the experience gave you a great introduction to the city, whether for a few hours or days. Looking forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! 🙏 Warm regards, The ForeverVacation Team
Ocean was the best guide ever! We learned so much from him about Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. He is very smart! His Vinfast EV was so comfortable. The places he took us to and time spent at each were customized and prefect for us! Can’t say enough good things about him and our experience in this beautiful city!
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on the Ho Chi Minh City Instagram Tour. Ocean will be so happy to know you enjoyed learning about the city with him and that his personalized approach made your trip extra special. 🚙✨ We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures in Vietnam or beyond! 🇻🇳💛 With gratitude, The ForeverVacation Team
Dear fellow travellers, especially my fellow Indians — If fate brings you to Ho Chi Minh City, and you’re fortunate enough to meet Mr. Jason Superstar, consider yourself truly blessed. 🌺 Jason is not just a tour guide — he is an experience in himself. His boundless energy, genuine passion, and deep love for his city transform every tour into a memory you’ll carry for life. It’s rare to meet someone who so thoroughly lives and breathes their purpose — and Jason does exactly that. From the moment you meet him, he welcomes you not as a tourist, but as family. His knowledge of Vietnam, its culture, history, and hidden treasures is only matched by his infectious charisma and warmth. Whether it’s a bustling market, a quiet alley, or a historical monument — Jason brings each place to life. For us, he didn’t just show us around — he became part of our journey. We left Vietnam with not only incredible memories, but also a brother and a friend for life. 📞 You can reach Jason at +84 91 394 37 43 If you're heading to Ho Chi Minh City, don’t miss the chance to experience Vietnam through his eyes — you’ll return home richer in stories, smiles, and soul. Thank you, Jason Superstar — you truly are one of a kind.
Hi there, Wow — thank you for your incredibly kind and moving words! 🌟 We’re so touched by your heartfelt message and thrilled that your experience in Ho Chi Minh City was so meaningful. Jason will be overjoyed to hear your praise — he truly puts his heart into every tour, and it means the world to see how deeply that resonated with you. Creating lasting memories and genuine connections is what we strive for, and your words are a wonderful reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for recommending Jason to fellow travelers — especially to the Indian community! 🇮🇳🇻🇳 We hope your journey continues to be full of joy, adventure, and friendships like this one
It was great! Time flew. Duong was very pleasant to talk to during the tour. He is very knowledgable about Vietnam. You can ask him anything you need to know about the country and he will be able to answer. For future tours, I would suggest adding more places to see. There are several buildings (smaller pagodas, other parcs) or authentic vietnamese streets we passed by that we would have had time to see in the 6 hours.
Hi there, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed Duong’s company—he really is a wealth of knowledge and always happy to share insights about Vietnam. We also appreciate your suggestion about adding more stops to the tour. That’s valuable input, and we’ll definitely take it into consideration as we work on enhancing the experience. It’s great to know you were eager to explore even more! We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!✨
I had a great time with Daniel in HCMC. The ForeverVacation team was very accommodating of my requests even though my booking was pretty last minute. They were able to curate my tour based on my preferences and were flexible about the itinerary and the schedule. They weren’t pushy at all. Daniel was a great guide. He was very considerate of my needs (I was sweating like a pig and kept complaining about being too hot (^O^) ) so he would take me to cafes or places with air conditioning. I was able to see everything I wanted at a leisurely pace. Although we had a busy itinerary, it didn’t feel overwhelming at all. It was also great having Daniel around so I wouldn’t get ripped off by some of the sellers. I will definitely go on another tour with ForeverVacation when I’m back in Vietnam.
Hi Jessica 😊 Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that you had a great time exploring Ho Chi Minh City with Daniel. He’s such a thoughtful guide, and it’s wonderful to know he made your day comfortable and fun—even with the heat! 😄☀️ We’re also really glad our team could accommodate your last-minute booking and customize the tour to your preferences. That’s exactly what we aim for—stress-free, flexible, and enjoyable adventures at your pace. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another tour in Vietnam soon! Warm regards, ForeverVacation 💛
Fabulous sightseeing and far away from many crowds. Duong my host really knew the best places to go for great photos, telling me all about the history along the way. He even took me to a great vegetarian restaurant. I learned a lot about the architecture and the famous moments in history from which they’re known. Having an aircon vehicle was super important as it gets HOT! So take it slowly walking around, and get back into the aircon whenever you like as it’s at your pace. Thank you for a memorable time :)
We are overjoyed to read your lovely review! We are so glad to hear that you had the best experience with our tour. It is our pleasure to create a memorable journey for our clients, and your kind words of appreciation mean a lot to us. We are so glad everything was tailored to your needs and exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing us as your tour operator and for entrusting us with your travel plans. We look forward to welcoming you back on another journey soon!
My wife and I went for this tour as a part of celebrating our wedding anniversary. The team contacted me well in advance to keep me posted of the schedule and customize our tour. Despite the heat we ended up enjoying the tour of HCMC while getting great shots. Duong was great. His knowledge of history was very good. He even took most of the pics for us. Highly recommended !
We are overjoyed to read your lovely review! We are so glad to hear that you had the best experience with our tour. It is our pleasure to create a memorable journey for our clients, and your kind words of appreciation mean a lot to us. We are so glad everything was tailored to your needs and exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing us as your tour operator and for entrusting us with your travel plans. We look forward to welcoming you back on another journey soon!
Our tour guides Duong, Janie, Ben and Dhea were absolutely amazing. The tour was super informative which was great and the locations were beautiful. The car was clean and air conditioned. They provided water, yummy food and lots of photos. Thankyou again and i’d definitely recommend this tour on your trip in Ho Chi Minh city.
Hi there, We're thrilled to hear that Duong, Janie, Ben, and Dhea made your Ho Chi Minh City tour such a memorable experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the informative nature of the tour, the beautiful locations, and all the thoughtful touches like the comfortable car, water, delicious food, and photos. We'll be sure to share your kind words with the team, and we hope to see you again on another ForeverVacation adventure! Warm wishes, ForeverVacation Team
We loved this tour, Bao was our guide and he was great. Very friendly, knowledgeable, fun to talk to, our family had a great time. We had great food, got great pictures and saw amazing locations. Very worthwhile tour, and I definitely recommend Bao as your guide
Hi there! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the tour with Bao as your guide. Bao is indeed exceptional, and we're glad to hear that he provided a friendly and knowledgeable experience for you and your family. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the delicious food, captured great pictures, and explored amazing locations during the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future! Best regards...
