9 Ho Chi Minh City Photo Tours & Photoshoots Worth Flying For

1.Private Sunrise Photography Tour – Down in Chinatown

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

Meet at 6:00 am for a private 3.5-hour photo walk through Ho Chi Minh City’s Cho Lon. Guide Adrien can adjust the outing for beginners or advanced photographers, with stops at Quan Am Pagoda, local markets, Phố Tau Sai Gon, and Ba Thien Hau Temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“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 or tea at Cafe Linh77, then walk through central Ho Chi Minh City with photographer Fred Wissink or Kevin Lee. Expect practical tips on composition, light, exposure, phone photography, and approaching people, plus old apartment buildings, a hardware market, a Buddhist temple, and local alleyways. The two-and-a-half-hour walk ends where it began.

“Kevin provided an outstanding experience. We walked through several local neighborhoods in Saigon and took some amazing photos. Kevin had patience and would explain the local culture. He spent a lot of time with us as it was just my wife and I and Kevin. This was a highlight of our vacation. Highly Recommended.”

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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 touring Ho Chi Minh City with a private guide such as Ocean or Luat. Visit the Pink Church, Central Post Office, Minh Dang Quang Pagoda, City Hall, and more, with hotel pickup, transport, lunch, drinks, dessert, and admission included.

“Our tour guide was assertive, communicating well, and most of all had a lot of energy. We felt like the chosen itinerary was exactly what we needed to experience. We visited a lot of places in Ho Chi Minh including a side trip to the market tRead more”

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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 through central Ho Chi Minh City. Daren photographs you in natural city settings using digital or film cameras, with video possible. You receive all raw images plus 20 retouched, high-resolution JPEGs within three days.

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

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5.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, pose at notable sights and lesser-known corners, and receive all high-resolution JPEGs plus 20 retouched images within three days.

“this was my 2nd session with Daren. perfect as always.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $89

Spend 3.5 hours with photographer Adrien exploring Saigon from old alleys to modern underground streets. You’ll get private, practical coaching on camera settings, composition, and visual storytelling, with hotel pickup offered and time set aside to review your images.

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7.Professional Portrait Photography Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $45Best value

Meet photographer Jim at Independence Palace for a private Ho Chi Minh City portrait session. Walk to markets, landmarks, and lesser-known city corners while he directs your poses. You receive every raw Canon file plus 25 edited images, with food, water, and a nonalcoholic drink included.

“Our photographer Jim was very nice. Totally obliging and professional altho the afternoon sun was relentless. He ensured we were comfortable and wanted us to have many photos to choose from. When we have completed our shoot, we requested for a few portrait shots and he happily aceded without any rush for time. We had a very good time with Jim and strongly recommend this activity for those who would like to have photos taken as good memories!”

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8.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 exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s top photo spots and lesser-known corners. You’ll visit the cathedral, Central Post Office, Pink Church, Minh Dang Quang Pagoda, a vintage home, and a hidden weapons bunker, with lunch, coffee or dessert, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and photo help included.

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9.Ho Chi Minh Styled Photoshoot Tour With Makeup Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $160

Start with hotel pickup and let an English-speaking guide shape a private Ho Chi Minh City photoshoot around your ideas. Choose a styled session with makeup and phone photos, or a professional shoot with makeup, a photographer, edited images, and videos. Stops can include Tan Dinh Church, the Post Office, Opera House, Chinatown, cafés, and the riverfront.

“It was a very nice activity which was absolutely fun. Oliver, my guide, took me to many nice places - well known ones and hidden gems - and made wonderful pictures. You could also make good conversation with him and I learned a lot about Saigon! A very personal and stunning tour! Thanks a lot for that awesome day!”

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