The 15 Ho Chi Minh City Photo Tours & Photoshoots That Earn Their Price

1.Private Sunrise Photography Tour – Down in Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $89Our pick

Start at 6 a.m. with photographer Adrien and explore Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown. Practice street photography in a local market, visit Quan Am Pagoda and Ba Thien Hau Temple, and receive personal guidance suited to your skill level. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered.

“A very rich experience because Adrien takes the time to understand your photography aspirations and technical level and then takes you to fantastic places in District 11 and Cholong you won’t ever find by yourself. Starting with morning coRead more”

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2.Saigon Street Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $73

Start with coffee at Cafe Linh77, then follow photographer Fred Wissink or Kevin Lee through Saigon’s old apartments, hardware market, alleys, and Buddhist temple. You’ll learn practical street photography, ways to approach people, and how to use light, angles, and composition with any camera or phone.

“What a fabulous tour. I learned so much of what I can achieve with my camera and got so many tips I now look at composing my photos so differently. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to just “point and shoot””

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3.️ Ho Chi Minh City Instagram Tour: Hidden Gems (Private & All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $121

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private guide such as Ocean or Luat, visiting Saigon’s grand churches, colonial landmarks, pagodas, markets, and skyline viewpoints. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, lunch, water, coffee, and dessert are included. The route can be adjusted to suit your interests.

“Great experience and got to know the city. Big shout out to Ocean, he tailored our tour to us, many thanks.”

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4.Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration By Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $80

Join Daren Photography for a private 90-minute walk from Ben Thanh Market through central Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll visit major sights, find lively street scenes, and receive raw images plus 20 retouched JPEGs in film, digital, or video style.

“I absolutely loved working with the photographer. Great photos, fast response and overall great experience.”

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5.Traditional cuisines through the top local restaurants in Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $65

Start near Saigon Central Post Office and explore Ho Chi Minh City by scooter with guides such as Will, Thu, Khue, Kai, or Huu. Taste local noodles and banh xeo, visit Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, and finish at its food street. The private tour lasts about four hours and includes pickup.

“This tour with Will and mates was my family's favourite things in Vietnam. For 4 hours, we braved the streets of Saigon on the back of bikes. Our tour included sights, history and various plates of local delicious food. Our 3 teenage boys loved every moment (which can be a hard task at times). I would recommend this tour to anyone that visits Saigon.”

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6.Private Photography Tour & Ho Chi Minh City Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $76

Meet Daren at Ben Thanh Market for a private 1.5-hour photo walk through central Ho Chi Minh City. Choose digital, film, or video coverage, visit well-known sights and lesser-known corners, and receive all RAW JPEGs plus 20 retouched images within three days.

“This was such an incredible experience! As a solo traveller, it can be hard to capture memories of the places we visit. Daren is extremely talented, not only do you visit some of the most famous locations in Saigon, she captures the most beautiful moments for you on digital and film. And above all, she is such a kind and lovely person to be around. I highly recommend connecting with Daren so you can experience first hand, just how beautifully talented she is!”

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7.Photography Tour with Professional Photographer in Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $70

Meet photographer Mr Son, or the photographer arranged through Tam, for a private Ho Chi Minh City photo session near Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral. In about 75 minutes, you receive guided poses, natural family or couple portraits, original files within hours, and 30 to 40 edited photos the next day.

“I had a wonderful time with my photographer. He told many pictures and directed me in different poses. I received my photos within 24 hrs. I am very pleased with the pictures.”

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8.Private Sunset Photography Tour – Travel through history and time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

Join Adrien of Saigon Photography Tours for a private 3.5-hour sunset walk through Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll learn camera settings and street composition while photographing old buildings, narrow alleys, local residents, and an underground neighborhood near 23 Thang 9 Park.

“Adrien is an extremely positive, friendly and professional guide. Within minutes we already felt good energy with him. He took us to secret nooks and alleys & introduced us to the life of local residents. Everybody seems to instantly like him, so taking photos feels natural and not obtrusive. Real gem of a tour. go hang out with Adrien!”

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9.Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $119

Start at 5:30 am at Saigon Railway Station, review camera settings, photograph an old steam locomotive, follow the railway village as it wakes, and work on picture stories, portraits, and train shots with guides such as Eileen, Paul, Juan, or Victor. Central hotel transfers are offered.

“an amazing trip through the camera to a country of wonderful people and unusual neighborhoods, from the time the residents wake up to the peak of traffic. Thanks Saigon Railway Village Photo Tour”

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10.[Free E-sim] Half day Instagram Cafe Tour in Ho Chi Minh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend 3.5 hours visiting Tan Dinh Church, Cong Coffee, Dabao Concept Cafe, Youth Cultural House, and Turtle Lake. Your English-speaking guide explains Vietnamese coffee culture, leads a 30-minute archery session, and provides air-conditioned transport. Coffee costs extra, and the tour includes two cafe stops.

“My guide was wonderful and had lots of great knowledge, but I paidcfor and was expecting to go to "instagram" cafes, and only went to 2”

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11.Sundown in the Colony Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $119

Start at 3:30 pm with a private photographer guide such as Paul, Eileen, Billy, or Adrien. Explore the Colony’s old apartments, shoot Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, enjoy street snacks, then use a tripod for rooftop night photos. Transfers, a café drink, and a group of up to six make this a focused four-hour outing.

“This tour was a great experience. Eileen was a very experienced photographer with a lot od valuable tips and tricks. Besides photography I’ve learned about the history of The Colony which makes your photography even better.”

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12.Professional Portrait Photography Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45

Meet photographer Jim at Independence Palace for a private Ho Chi Minh City portrait session. Walk to scenic streets, markets, landmarks, and lesser-known spots while he directs your poses. You receive all raw Canon files and 25 edited images by email.

“I have a super good time Jim N a super good combination of personal photo shooting combined with seeing parts of Saigon city - resulting in some unique personal photos with the vibes of the city.”

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13.Using Medium Format film camera to discover Saigon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $148

Meet guide Bui Hoang Tu at his store in District 1, learn to use a vintage twin-lens reflex camera, then photograph Saigon’s coffee culture, alley markets, and a 1968 apartment building on a private 3 to 4-hour outing. One camera and one roll of black-and-white film are included.

“The camera is a relic, it's amazing how old it is but its simplicity is the charm. It still takes good pictures, and it teaches you how to be more thoughtful and reflective because you only have a few photos available from one roll.”

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14.The River’s Edge Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $119

Start at 5:30 am with a professional photographer guide from Vietnam in Focus. In four hours, photograph tugboats, floating homes, a Buddhist temple, Saigon’s skyline, and a traditional market while learning composition, camera settings, portraits, and visual storytelling.

“I had a great time on the River Edge tour with William. William had some great feedback to help improve my photos quickly and was great at suggesting new ideas to photograph the river in a new and exciting way. Recommend!”

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15.Ho Chi Minh City Instagram Tour: Hidden Gems (All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $256

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Ho Chi Minh City landmarks, a vintage home, a weapons bunker, cafés, pagodas, and a riverside photo spot. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, water, and coffee or dessert are included.

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