Photography Tours in Vietnam: 15 to Book

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

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

Walk Hoi An Ancient Town with photographers such as Rin or Uyen, stopping at lantern-lined streets, the night market, and Thu Bon River. You can add traditional Ao Dai clothing, makeup, and a flower-lantern boat ride. The 90-minute private session includes unlimited raw images and 25 to 35 edited photos delivered within 24 to 36 hours.

“A really fun, easy 90 minutes with Rin, a wonderful photographer! I felt well supported throughout, and the photos turned out great. As a solo traveler it’s hard to get photos beyond selfies, so I’m glad to have some terrific shots for posterity.”

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2.Private Sunrise Photography Tour – Down in Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $89

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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3.Hanoi Explorer Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $119

Start around 5:30 a.m. with a professional photographer guide such as Brian or Boris, then explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, markets, backstreets, and Long Bien Bridge. You’ll get personal help with street, portrait, and scenic photography, followed by a professional editing session. No experience is needed.

“Our photo tour guide Brian is a working Hanoi photographer. Being US born, there were no language barriers. He picked us up on time and he called cars for our travel to the different photo spots in our itinerary. Brian gave clear suggestions oRead more”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking photographer at 84 Phan Châu Trinh for a private 45-minute walk through Hoi An’s lantern-lit old town. Nam or Trung may guide you, showing you how to pose and finding attractive spots despite the crowds. You receive more than 150 original images within hours and over 20 professionally edited photos within five days.

“So amazing! We got great pictures for our engagement photoshoot! We are so thankful!!”

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5.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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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, 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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7.Hanoi Long Bien Sunrise Photo Tour

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

Start at 4:30am with photographer Boris or another professional guide, then photograph Long Bien Market, sunrise from the bridge, and Hanoi waking up. You’ll learn composition, camera settings, people photography, and working in changing light before ending with breakfast and Vietnamese coffee at a local cafe.

“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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8.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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9.Into the Thieves Market Hanoi Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $144

Spend four hours photographing Hai Ba Trung’s Thieves Market with a professional guide such as Brian or Tung Phan. Expect cramped stalls, willing portrait subjects, filtered afternoon light, moving scenes, and unusual stops such as a table tennis hall. The private tour begins at 8:30 am.

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10.Sunrise Photography Tour in Vietnam Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $270

Leave Hoi An before dawn for a fishing village about 50 km away. During the 45-minute drive, guide Etienne or Jean discusses composition before you photograph boats arriving, fish being landed, and market activity in changing sunrise light. The group is limited to three, and you should already understand your camera basics.

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11.Family Photography Tour in Hoi An

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $120 per session (up to 5)

Join Tam, a Hoi An photographer with 10 years of experience working with visitors, for a private family photo walk through the ancient town. In about 90 minutes, you’ll visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, golden alley, bougainvillea-lined spots, and a high-view coffee location. Babies can join, while lanterns, boats, and coffee cost extra.

“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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12.Da Lat: Sunrise Lake and Forest Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $48

Meet a local English- or Vietnamese-speaking photographer before sunrise, walk through a pine forest, watch mist lift from the lake, and enjoy coffee or tea with a light breakfast. You will also take a vintage boat ride and visit a flooded forest, with professional photos sent by email or Instagram afterward.

“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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13.Half-day Hoi An Sunrise Or Sunset Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · from $59

Choose sunrise or sunset for a four-hour photo tour beyond Hoi An. See fishermen at Duy Hai, walk Tra Que’s gardens, visit markets, cross the Japanese Bridge, and stop for local coffee. Hotel pickup, boat rides, entrance fees, water, insurance, and an English-speaking photographer are included.

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14.Cultural Hanoi Photo Walk – A Street Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Join photographer Thanh Le for a two-hour Hanoi street photography walk starting at Hào Café. You’ll discuss local culture and camera technique, practice in a small market, work through Dong Xuan Market, then review your images over juice or bia hơi. The group is limited to five people.

“Great tour of the backstreets of Hanoi with a local. Thanh Le, the guide and photography mentor, snakes a route through old town that strings together some great spots for street photography while providing advice and guidance along the wRead more”

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15.Danang On the Waterfront Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $122

Start at 5:30 a.m. with hotel pickup and follow a professional photographer through Da Nang’s fishing waterfront. Photograph coracle boats, the morning catch, harbor workers, and skyline views, then review your images over coffee. This private four-hour tour suits photographers who want practical help and a close look at daily working life.

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