Vietnam · City Tours

4-Hour Saigon Scooter Tour with History, Markets and Chinatown

4 Hours Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Saigon's iconic landmarks with historical insights and photographs
  • 02 Sip Vietnamese coffee in a hidden VC Spy House with secret tunnels
  • 03 Immerse yourself in local markets, practice Vietnamese, and savour authentic cuisine
  • 04 Zip through colourful Chinatown, including Silk Street and Lanterns Street
  • 05 Visit one of the oldest and most fascinating temples in Chợ Lớn

Hop on the back of a motorbike like a local and see how Saigon changes across its districts, from well-to-do areas to neighbourhoods full of local vibes, outdoor markets, and tiny alleyways. This experience combines the city's history with everyday life, taking you to famous landmarks and lesser-known corners while giving you time to chat with us about Vietnamese culture. Along the way, enjoy local drinks and food for a more authentic taste of Ho Chi Minh City.

Hop on the back of a motorbike like a local and see how Saigon changes across its districts, from well-to-do areas to neighbourhoods full of local vibes, outdoor markets, and tiny alleyways.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Ho Chi Minh
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Saigon History, Hidden Corners, and Chinatown by Scooter

  • Deep dive into the history of some of Saigon's most famous locations with historical photos, learning the whole story behind sites such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Independence Palace, and The Burning Monk Memorial.
  • Next, discover local points that are off the beaten path. Catch your breath with a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a place known as the VC Spy House with Weapon Bunkers, where you will have the secret experience of going down the tunnel to the third floor.
  • Visit flower and outdoor markets, where you will learn some Vietnamese words for fun and practice bargaining with vendors. You will also sample some fruits (morning slot) and local drinks - a shot of local rice wine or sugar cane juice. For the food menu, you can choose broken rice with BBQ pork or noodle soup.
  • In Chinatown, be blessed at one of the oldest and most fascinating temples, then zip around the buzzing Silk Street and Lanterns Street of this colourful and incredible Chinatown.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Chợ Lớn

Where this trip takes you

Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Chợ Lớn

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ho Chi Minh City 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Sample some fruits (morning slot)
  • Try Vietnamese pizza or grilled sticky rice with banana (afternoon and evening slot)
  • Food menu: broken rice with BBQ pork, noodle soup of chicken, beef, or pork, or Banh Mi

What's Not Included

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

  • A hat

Know before you go

  • We can accommodate your preferences or any other food restriction.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Tour start
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Ho Chi Minh City.

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