Walking Tour: "Saigon, Unfolded: Why it is What it is" - by Emma
Saigon, Unfolded: Why It Is What It Is
A walk through Saigon’s French colonial layers to understand the city today.
Saigon often feels young, energetic, and chaotic. But beneath that surface are quiet layers of history that shape how the city thinks, adapts, and survives.
One of those layers is nearly 100 years under French rule.
This walk moves through French-built spaces, not to admire architecture, but to read the city. Its power, its wounds, its resilience, and its constant ability to adapt.
You’ll begin to see Saigon beyond landmarks and understand why it is the way it is, in its culture and its people.
This is not a lecture. It’s a walking conversation, relaxed, thoughtful, and story-driven.
Your host, Emma
I’m a local storyteller who fell in love with Saigon the first time I arrived. To me, the city is kind and energetic, deeply layered and quietly classical. Its stories live in small details, revealed when you slow down and pay attention.
This walk is my way of sharing that love and letting Saigon be seen and felt.
This walk is for
Expats living in or moving to Saigon
Travelers seeking depth, not just sights
You’ll leave with
A clearer sense of why Saigon feels the way it does
Cultural context and local insight
Stories you won’t find online
A more grounded way to experience the city
Route
Notre Dame Cathedral · Central Post Office · Thượng Thơ Palace · City Hall · Saigon Opera House
Familiar places, different stories.
Details
Time: Sunday, 25 Jan, 9:00–11:00
Distance: ~2–2.5 km, easy pace
Language: English
Experience fee
300,000 VND, minimum fee
This fee is set to keep the walk small and thoughtful. Tips are welcome, always optional.
Includes a guided walk, water, and a curated Saigon field guide.
Booking
Payment is required in advance to confirm your spot. Details will be shared after confirmation.
Payment Details: Techcombank | 19032577354014 | CAO THI LAM OANH
Please let me know at least 48 hours ahead if you need to cancel:📱 Emma (Phone / WhatsApp): (+84) 98 267 6135
✨ Everything is kept simple and relaxed.