Ho Chi Minh City Ho Thi Ky Flower Market & Hidden Garden Cafe Walking Tour

Explore Ho Thi Ky Flower Market and a hidden garden café on a guided English tour with local food and a drink included.

Getting started

Meet your expert English-speaking guide at the agreed starting point in Ho Chi Minh City. After a brief introduction to the route and your chosen option, group or private guided tour in English, you will set off together toward Ho Thi Ky Flower Market. Your guide leads the way on foot, so keep your confirmation handy and wear comfortable shoes.

What to expect

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market

Ho Thi Ky Flower Market is one of Ho Chi Minh City's key flower hubs, known for its colourful stalls and constant activity. You explore the lanes with your guide, using the market as a lens into the city's history, culture, and local life.

Features

• Market alleys fill your walk with the vibrant colours and scents of Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, where your guide points out seasonal blooms and how vendors source and arrange them for the city.
• As you move between stalls, you gain a deeper understanding of Ho Chi Minh City's history, culture, and local life through stories about the role of flowers in everyday routines and special occasions.
• Your expert English-speaking guide explains the cultural significance of flowers in Vietnamese traditions, from family rituals to public celebrations, and answers your questions in clear, accessible English.
• During this part of the tour, you receive 1 local food item, giving you a chance to savour traditional Vietnamese food at a local eatery in the city while your guide shares context about what you are tasting.

Hidden Garden Café

The next stop is the Hidden Garden Café, a quieter space tucked away from the busy streets. Here, the focus shifts from the bustle of the market to a slower moment surrounded by greenery.

Features

• Seating at the Hidden Garden Café places you amid lush greenery, where you can notice how the plants echo the flowers you have just seen at Ho Thi Ky Flower Market.
• Included in your booking is 1 drink at Hidden Garden Café, which you can enjoy as you pause and reflect on the market visit and the stories you have heard.
• The guided format continues here, with your English-speaking local guide available for questions about Vietnamese customs, flower-related rituals, and broader aspects of Ho Chi Minh City life.
• Depending on your selection at booking, this visit runs either as a group guided tour in English or as a private guided tour in English, with the same inclusions but a different group size and level of personal interaction.