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Hidden Saigon: A Heritage Walk Through Cultural Crossroads
Discover the Layers of Saigon Shaped by 4 Cultures Across Time
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Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
2.5 hours
Booking type
Private trip
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At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Cultural Saigon walk with stories, secrets & soul beyond tourist sights
Since the late 19th century, Saigon has been more than just a busy trading port—it’s been a meeting point for cultures from across the globe. As traders, communities, and ideas flowed through, the city gradually became a diverse cultural melting pot, earning the nickname “Pearl of the Far East.” This walking experience dives straight into that layered heritage. It’s a 2.5km journey through Saigon’s heart, revealing hidden corners where the traces of Indian, Chinese, French, and Vietnamese communities still linger in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.This isn't your typical city tour. It’s a thoughtfully curated storytelling walk, designed to help you see the city through a cultural lens. Every stop connects the dots of history, showing how different communities shaped everything from architecture to urban planning, spiritual spaces to economic life. You'll be guided not by a generic tour leader, but by a passionate local storyteller who’s spent years researching these lesser-known histories—and who brings them to life in a way that feels personal, eye-opening, and deeply human.Perfect for curious travellers who love understanding the “why” behind a place, this is ideal if you’d like to go beyond the surface and truly get to know the cultural soul of Saigon. It’s not just what you’ll see, but how it all fits together into one colourful, compelling story.What to ExpectA 2.5-hour walk through hidden cultural pockets in central Saigon, covering around 2kmUnderstand Saigon’s urban history through the lens of multicultural integrationVisit the city's oldest mosque and uncover stories of Malay-Muslim traders who settled here in the 19th centuryExplore a colonial-era mansion owned by a powerful Fujianese family who helped shape Saigon’s commercial landscapeSee Ben Thanh Market as more than just a tourist spot—learn how it evolved into a symbol of Vietnamese identityStep into Mariamman Hindu Temple and explore the imprint of Saigon’s once-thriving Little IndiaGood to KnowThis is a slow-paced walk with lots of storytelling—covering about 2km over 2.5 hoursTransport, food and drinks are not included—wear comfy shoes and bring water if it’s a hot dayBest suited for thoughtful travellers, history lovers, curious minds, and those who prefer depth over a checklist of landmarks
Experience highlights
Explore Saigon’s melting pot roots
Uncover tales even locals don't know
Unpack layers of multi cultural history
What You’ll be Doing
Historic mosques, colonial mansion, Ben Thanh Market & Hindu temple showcase Saigon's diversity
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What’s Included
English-speaking guide
1 drink
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Select Time for 03 Sep 2025
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum(Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum, Phó Đức Chính, Vietnam)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Ben Thanh Market (Ben Thanh Market, Vietnam)
Start & ends
- Every Saturday03:00PM - 05:30PM
- Every Sunday03:00PM - 05:30PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 10+)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund
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1.300.500đ/person
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Meet your host
Huy is someone who took an unexpected turn—from studying medicine for years to walking the streets of Southern Vietnam, uncovering the stories hidden in plain sight. Since 2011, he’s been quietly building ways to bring local history and culture closer to people, whether through free reading corners, small cultural classes, or hands-on field trips. He sees history not as something distant, but as part of daily life—found in a street name, a bowl of food, or the way someone speaks. Through these walking experiences, Huy and his team don’t guide in the traditional sense. Instead, they invite you to slow down, look closer, and connect with the past in the very places where it still quietly lives on.
Experience: 3 years
Speaks: Fluent English
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