Photoshoots & Photo Tours in Ho Chi Minh City: Our Top 7

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 with Adrien through Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinatown. You’ll photograph Quan Am Pagoda, local markets, side streets, and Ba Thien Hau Temple while receiving practical help with camera settings, composition, portraits, and framing. 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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2.Saigon Street Photography Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $73

Start with coffee or tea, then walk through central Ho Chi Minh City with photographer Frederik Wissink or Kevin Lee. You’ll practice street photography in French colonial buildings, war-era apartments, alleyways, a hardware market, and a Buddhist temple while learning how to approach people and compose better images.

“It's a nice local tour anchored by two key locations and several other stops. Locations aren't too far apart so the amount of walking isn't bad. Recommend doing this tour on the weekend. Easier to get nice photos due to less local traffic congestion. Highly recommend it.”

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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 exploring Ho Chi Minh City by private vehicle with a guide such as Ocean or Luat. Photograph colonial landmarks, the Pink Church, a Buddhist pagoda, Nguyen Hue Street, and the Bitexco Tower. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch, water, coffee, and dessert are included.

“Great experience and got to know the city. Big shout out to Ocean, he tailored our tour to us, many thanks.”

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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 less obvious photo spots, and receive all raw images plus 20 edited JPEGs within three days. Choose film, digital, or video support, with day and night sessions available.

“Daren is an absolute superstar and hands down the best photographer I’ve ever worked with! From start to finish, she goes above and beyond to ensure her clients have an exceptional experience. Her patience, professionalism, and unmatRead more”

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5.Ho Chi Minh City: 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 between historic sites, markets, and lesser-known corners while he directs your poses. You receive Canon RAW/JPG files within 25 hours, then choose 25 images for editing and delivery within 5 to 15 working days.

“I have a super good time Jim N a super good combination of personal photo shooting combined with seeing parts of Saigon city - resulting in some unique personal photos with the vibes of the city.”

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6.Ho Chi Minh City Instagram Tour: Hidden Gems (All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $256

Spend eight private hours touring Ho Chi Minh City with an English-speaking guide and driver. You’ll photograph the cathedral, Central Post Office, Pink Church, Minh Dang Quang Pagoda, a weapons bunker, a vintage home, boutique cafés, and a quiet riverside spot. Lunch, coffee or dessert, entrance fees, water, and hotel pickup are included.

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7.Ho Chi Minh Styled Photoshoot Tour With Makeup Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $160

You get hotel pickup, makeup, transport, and a personal photo session around Ho Chi Minh City. Your route can include Tan Dinh Church, the Central Post Office, Opera House, riverfront, pagodas, cafés, and skyline views. Guides such as Oliver and Queenie have added local food, cafés, and lesser-known streets, while stylist Mei has handled makeup and hair for couples.

“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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