12 Photography Tours in Vietnam Worth Booking

1.Professional Photography Tour Optional Ao Dai Dress in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $36Our pick

Walk Hoi An Ancient Town, the Night Market, and Thu Bon River with photographers such as Rin or Uyen. Pose in an optional Ao Dai, release a flower lantern by boat, and receive unlimited raw files plus 25 to 35 edited photos within 24 to 36 hours.

“I had an excellent experience with Rin. He is incredibly patient, professional, and very talented. He took so many beautiful photos at every location and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He even helped by holding my bag, which really shows how thoughtful and supportive he is. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great photographer.”

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2.Private Sunrise Photography Tour – Down in Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $89

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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3.Hoi An Lantern : 45-Minute Short Private Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 45 min · from $33Best value

Walk Hoi An’s old town at dusk with a professional photographer, usually identified as Nam or Trung, who guides your poses and finds photogenic lantern-lit corners. In 45 minutes, you receive more than 150 original images and at least 20 professionally edited photos, ideal for solo portraits, couples, and engagement memories.

“My photographer was communicative and friendly and took excellent photos! He sent them all to me within 24 hours. Highly recommend for anyone, especially if traveling solo.”

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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.Hanoi Long Bien Sunrise Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $144

Meet your professional photographer guide at 4:30am for Long Bien Bridge, the early market, and Hanoi’s waking Old Quarter. Learn composition, camera settings, people photography, and low-light shooting, then finish with Vietnamese breakfast and coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“we were picked up by Boris at 04.30am in the morning for the photo tour of Long Bien market Right from the start Boris was friendly and made us feel comfortable. He was an absolute pleasure to be with. He gave us lots of tips and advise wRead more”

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6.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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7.Rent a Traditional Ao Dai & Photo Walk in Old Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $59

At T’Lua Maison, you choose a traditional Ao Dai, learn what it means in Vietnamese culture, and pose in a 100-year-old Old Quarter heritage house. Your rental lasts all day and includes accessories, a 30-minute phone or camera shoot, styling help, and warm herbal tea.

“Don’t think twice. Just book it. Whether you’re solo or with friends, you’ll walk away with beautiful photos and a deeper connection to Vietnam.”

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8.Ao Dai Hoi An Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $116

SeaTrek VietNam pairs a private Hoi An walking tour with an Ao Dai photo session. Choose a morning or late-afternoon start, select one traditional outfit, visit landmark streets and temples, then finish with Vietnamese coffee. Hotel pickup, water, a guide, photographer, and digital photos are included.

“The Tour Guide and Photographer were amazing! They were kind, sweet and very attentive to us and our 3 young children. We highly recommend this vendor.”

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9.Sunrise Photography Tour in Vietnam Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $270

Leave Hoi An before dawn for a fishing village about 50 kilometers away. Etienne or Jean guides up to three photographers through sunrise, boat arrivals, and the fish market, with practical composition advice for cameras or phones. You need to know your basic camera settings before you go.

“This was a really great experience, seeing the fish market bust as the fishing boats came in at sunrise. I learnt so much even about using my iPhone!”

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10.Family Photography Tour in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

Meet Tam at 92 Tran Phu for a private Hoi An family photo walk. Over about 90 minutes, you will visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, golden alley, bougainvillea, and a high-view coffee spot while Tam photographs your group. The tour suits families with babies and includes mobile tickets.

“Hoi An is so photogenic that you will be tempted to spend half your time just trying to take pics. Well now you can relax and take family photos off the to do list! We had a couple of tired little kids- and Tam guided us through a beautful family Read more”

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11.Da Lat: Sunrise Lake and Forest Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $48

Start before sunrise with hotel pickup and an English or Vietnamese-speaking photographer-guide. Walk through pine forest, watch mist rise over the lake, enjoy coffee and toast, ride a vintage boat, and take photos at a flooded forest. Your finished photo collection arrives by email or Instagram.

“Really nice to have friendly and kind local guides and go grab breakfast with them afterwards etc. Amazing scenery - so nice to get photos of the lake and mountain in the sunrise. It’s not a place I would have visited or known about otherwise! You can look back at your photos and see how the scene developed from misty when you arrived to the sun peaking out to fully risen. Great to frame when home. Also nice camp coffee and toast to wake you up!”

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12.Half-day Hoi An Sunrise Or Sunset Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · from $59

Choose sunrise or sunset for a four-hour photo outing around Hoi An. Follow an English-speaking guide to Duy Hai’s fish market, Tra Que’s gardens, riverside villages, and the Old Town, with boat rides, coffee, transfers, and a photographer included.

“It was a very nice walk over the local markets but it was definitely no Phototour”

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