Ho Chi Minh City Shopping Walking Tour with Ben Thanh Market

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's markets and fashion hubs on a guided walking tour through Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Local Brand Apartment, and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

Getting started

Join your expert English-speaking guide at the designated starting point for your chosen Group Guided Tour or Private Guided Tour. After a short introduction to the route and shopping focus, you set off on foot toward the first stop at Ben Thanh Market. The guide outlines practical tips for bargaining and navigating the different shopping spots before you begin exploring.

What to expect

Ben Thanh Market

This central market is a busy hub where vendors sell traditional goods, souvenirs, and daily essentials.

Features

• With a guided tour of Ben Thanh Market, you walk through aisles of traditional goods while your expert English-speaking guide explains how to shop and interact with local vendors.
• Stalls here give you a chance to shop for traditional goods and immerse yourself in local market culture, from everyday items to gifts you can take home.

Saigon Square

Saigon Square is a popular stop for fashion-focused shopping in an indoor market setting.

Features

• Your visit to Saigon Square focuses on finding trendy, affordable fashion and travel essentials, with your guide pointing out sections that match your interests.
• As part of both the Group Guided Tour and Private Guided Tour formats, this stop helps you compare prices and styles after the traditional offerings at Ben Thanh Market.

Local Brand Apartment

Local Brand Apartment is a creative retail space that brings together independent labels and artisanal makers.

Features

• During the exploration of Local Brand Apartment, you move through a collection of unique boutiques and artisanal crafts in a compact, multi-store setting.
• Your English-speaking guide highlights local brands and designs so you can discover distinctive pieces that differ from the larger markets.

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

Nguyen Hue Walking Street is a wide pedestrian avenue in the city center lined with shops, landmarks, and active public spaces.

Features

• On your stroll through Nguyen Hue Walking Street, you experience a vibrant avenue with shops, landmarks, and lively energy that contrasts with the enclosed markets.
• This final stop in both the Group Guided Tour and Private Guided Tour ties the route together, connecting local markets, boutiques, and hidden shopping gems you have visited along the way.