4-Hour Saigon Scooter Tour with Hidden History and Chinatown

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore colonial landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and Independence Palace
• 02 Discover offbeat historical sites including the Thích Quảng Đức Memorial Monument and a secret weapons cellar
• 03 Taste local food and drinks near the wholesale flower market and outdoor street food area
• 04 Experience the atmosphere of Chợ Lớn with its ancient temple, silk street, and lantern street

Hop on a motorbike - like the locals - for a deep dive into Saigon's culture and history. Ride through different districts to see how the city changes from colonial landmarks in the center to local neighborhoods filled with flower markets, alleyways, and street food. Along the way, visit major sights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Independence Palace, then stop for coffee inside a secret weapons cellar used during the Vietnam War. The tour also takes you into Chợ Lớn, where ancient temples, silk streets, and lantern-lined lanes reveal another side of Ho Chi Minh City.

Hop on a motorbike - like the locals - for a deep dive into Saigon's culture and history.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Ho Chi Minh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Saigon History, Hidden Sites, and Chinatown by Scooter

• Visit unique sites in the heart of the city, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and Independence Palace. Learn the history of these colonial buildings from the time when Saigon was the capital of the French colony.
• Discover historical points that are a bit off the beaten path in District 3. Visit the historic Memorial Monument of Thích Quảng Đức and see the VC army's secret underground weapons cellar. In this weapon house, you will also try a cup of coffee.
• Continue to explore local District 10, famous for its large wholesale flower market and outdoor street food market. It is time to fill up your stomach with delicious local food and drinks.
• Visit Chợ Lớn - Chinatown - in Districts 5 and 6, where you will be blessed with one of the oldest and most fascinating temples, then zip around the buzzing silk street and lantern street of this colorful and incredible Chinatown.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Historical sites and sightseeing places:
  • Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Central Post Office
  • Independence Palace
  • Memorial Monument
  • Weapon Cellar
  • Filter coffee
  • Flower Market and Cambodia Market
  • A delicacy dish
  • One of the oldest temples of Chinese folk beliefs
  • Drive along the Saigon River to see the beautiful city center
• Food:
  • Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, along with drinks
  • The food menu includes broken rice with grilled pork, noodle soup, or bánh mì
  • You can also try light food such as grilled sticky rice with banana or fresh spring rolls
• Drinks:
  • A cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee
  • Sugarcane juice
  • A bottle of water
• Transportation:
  • Free pickup and drop-off from your hotel doorstep in central districts
• Equipment:
  • Helmet
  • Rain poncho
  • Fuel
  • Lovely English-speaking guide
  • Photos sent to you after the tour
  • A helmet and raincoat will be prepared
• Tickets:
  • All entrance fees are included in the tour

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.