How do I find a licensed tour guide in Vietnam?
Browse licensed local guides by city, then book a tour or a private guide directly with our Vietnam team. Pick a city below.
| City | Guides | Half day from | Tours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 26 | ₫1,350,000 | 12 |
| Da Nang | 22 | ₫1,350,000 | 17 |
| Hanoi | 4 | On request | 11 |
| Hue | 4 | On request | 3 |
Ho Chi Minh City
Private city days, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta, Chinatown's temples and Saigon's café scene.
Da Nang
The Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula, Ba Na Hills' Golden Bridge, the Hai Van Pass and day trips to Hoi An.
Hanoi
The Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake, railway cafés and the Bat Trang pottery village.
Hue
The Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Thuy Xuan incense village, Hue street food and traditional music on a boat.
FAQ
What licence do guides in Vietnam hold?
Every guide listed on MyProGuide Vietnam has a government-issued Vietnamese tour guide card (thẻ hướng dẫn viên du lịch) that our team has checked before listing.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes. Each tour page shows whether it runs private, join-in or both.
Can I choose my own guide?
Yes. Guide profiles on guide.myproguide.com show each guide's languages and specialties, and you can book from there.
Which languages do the guides speak?
English, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, depending on the tour; each tour page lists its languages.
Is a female guide available?
Yes. The private tour guide services in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang offer a female guide option, confirmed at checkout.
Does the private guide service include transport?
Not always. Each tour page lists whether transport, entrance fees and meals are included.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Some tours include hotel pick-up; others start at a meeting point. Each tour page shows which.
Can I cancel?
Most tours can be cancelled free of charge up to a set time before the start. The exact rule is shown on each tour page.
Book directly with our Vietnam team