Unseen Saigon by Motorbike
At 8:00 am or 1:00 pm, the English-speaking driver team will pick you up from your hotel or specified place.
Hop on the back of a motorbike and head to District 3 to learn the mysterious story of Thich Quang Duc, who burned himself in 1963 to protest the persecution of Buddhism by the South Vietnamese government.
Stop at one of the most famous local restaurants to enjoy Bún bò Huế, a dish that is well known in Vietnam and around the world. Then continue to visit the oldest apartment building, built in 1968, and weave through the alleys to see the city's biggest flower market, which supplies hundreds of kinds of flowers across Ho Chi Minh City. Most of these flowers come from Sa Đéc city in the Mekong Delta.
Pass through the hustle and bustle of Fashion Street and cross the bridge connecting District 5 and District 4.
Head to District 7, the wealthiest area in Ho Chi Minh City, also called the Beverly Hills of Saigon. Take a long walk to explore this area and visit the Starlight Crescent Bridge, a popular place where young locals hang out at night.
Afterward, your Ho Chi Minh/Saigon tour guides will take you to a unique island to enjoy the striking contrast between stilt houses along the riverside and the high-rise buildings in other districts.
Arrive at the floating market to enjoy fresh coconut and interact with locals who live on boats year-round. This is where many boats from the Mekong Delta dock to sell a variety of products.
In Chinatown, visit an old apartment and enjoy tea with different jams at a local coffee shop.
On the way back to your hotel, the licensed drivers will take you through eating alleys on the unique island surrounded by the Saigon River. It has become a home for immigrants from all regions of Vietnam. At the end of the tour, the English-speaking drivers will say goodbye to you.
